Friday, October 18, 2019 The Trail of Time is a geological time learning laboratory built to help park visitors understand, in a physical way, the role time played in the formation of the Grand Canyon. Distance, in meters is the metaphor used for understanding geologic time. 1 meter = 1 million years I prefer to … Continue reading Grand Canyon National Park – Trail of Time
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Grand Canyon Village Historic District
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 In 1901, rail service to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. A fine train station and fancy hotel were built. With these developments, the South Rim Village began to grow to meet visitor demand. The rest is history - Arizona State University Nature, Culture and History website. The Village area, shown … Continue reading Grand Canyon Village Historic District