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Grandest of All Spectacles

Anyone who has been to the Unites States or even that just knows a little about our country, most likely knows about the Grand Canyon. Although not the deepest gash in the Earth’s crust, under water or land, it is the largest remaining one of it’s kind.

Blyde and Fish River Canyons, both in Africa, are no slouches either though. The Blue Nile Gorge of ancient times, also of the African continent, was even believed to be a little larger than the one in Arizona. Erosion, however, has diminished the size of the slice through the Ethiopian Highlands, resulting in present dimensions smaller than the gash in the American Southwest.

The only classifications of chasms anywhere on the Earth’s surface with greater depth, length, or width, are located inside some of the larger massive mountain chains. These are “narrow deep mountain valley”  types, where the ridge line to bottom distance is normally fairly inconsistent in magnitude. These types of canyons usually require a good hike or extended drive up a winding road to see the top, where as the plateau carved out ones are often accessible by no more than smooth roads and a short walk.

If Arizona, due to all of the differing landscapes and climates existing here, were perceived to largely represent a kind of smaller scale Earth, then what role would perhaps the grandest of it’s topographical features, associated with mystery and legend, play? The area is immense and elevations range wildly. Snowfall is often shown in photographs here, as is fog. Some adventure seekers have spent weeks or longer back in there. Hidden in the vast area lie scattered villages of a culture older than our own. Most of the starting trails are form a high elevation plateau. This geographical marvel has been featured in more articles of a well known geography/culture magazine than anywhere else within it’s scope..

If this sounds a little familiar, and we are talking about the entire planet now, an even larger geologic formation comes to mind, the Himalayas! Although one involves an initial descent and the other is the other way around, round trips involve both in the end. Whether it be through the photographs of National Geographic or Arizona Highways, these two geological juggernauts get the attention that they deserve!

Personally, I long to tread around the greatest mountains of the Earth, but until then I have somewhere just as enigmatic and much closer to go to when hiking an area in depth, (a partially intentional pun). Although it has been about seventeen years now since I have gone there, a trip to return in the near future stands to be in order.

My first recollected sight of the formation was of splendor. Anyone that hasn’t been there, is in my opinion, truly missing out on a great thing. Upon visiting this region of the globe, it could be stated that here, there are as many wonders as anyone could imagine. Aside from geology, Arizona is about as filled with archeological ruins and artifacts as Egypt is!

The lands north of the canyon are vast and almost unpopulated, much like the plateau of Tibet, which is also north of a world wonder. One can see for many miles, across open expanses,  noting that hardly a soul lies in between the onlooker and the line of the distant horizon. That is a great quality for hikers!

About the Author

Hello, I am both native to and am a current resident of the great state of Arizona. I would like the world to know just how amazing this “kingdom of differing biomes” really is! I grew up going outdoors as much as my family desired to, which was quite often. There are literally many differing worlds here. I encourage all to read my pages and ponder the significance of the outdoors and the impact it has on our lives. Perhaps one day humankind will understand why we should not abandon hope of preserving it’s pristine nature!

Come see what makes Arizona so beautiful, as well as the rest of our planet which, I believe, should be cherished and adored passionately!!
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