2. By Ellinor Maxwell

4. The Grand Canyon is located in Grand Canyon, Arizona. This is in the northwest corner of Arizona, close to the edges of Utah and Nevada.

5. A Popular Place for Tourists About five million people visit the Grand Canyon each year. The Grand Canyon is known as “the outdoor version of Disney Land.” It costs $20 a car for 7 days or $10 a person. Kids 15 years or under are free.

6. Top 10 Facts about the Grand Canyon 1. There are two main parts to the Grand Canyon: the South Rim and the North Rim. 2. The South Rim is the most popular side of the canyon. There are many activities and attractions. It is closest to Flagstaff. 3. The North Rim is where visitors go who want relaxation and quiet. 4. Some scientists think that the Grand Canyon was formed by running water. 5. The Colorado River runs through the canyon.

7. Top 10 Facts Continued ….. 6. Trails to the bottom of the canyon are longer than 1 mile. 7. The Grand Canyon is 1,218,375 acres. 8. The temperatures in the canyon are extreme: winter lows are below 0 degrees F, and summer highs are over 100 degrees F. 9. Tourists can rock climb, hike, raft, sight see, take nature walks, take helicopter tours, and camp. 10. The Grand Canyon was established as a national park in 1919.

8. A Main Attraction The Sky walk

9. Sight Seeing Hiking, Awesome Views, Many Colored Rocks

10. The Grand Canyon Railway The only train still servicing a national park. Take a 2 ½ hour trip, 65 miles through the Grand Canyon with cowboy entertainment. The trip costs around $40.

11. Resources http://www.gotobus.com/attractions/grandcanyonsky walk/ http://www.gotobus.com/attractions/grandcanyonsky walk/ www.grandcanyon.net http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Canyon http://img.xcitefun.net/users/2011/05/244575,xcitefun- the-great-grand-canyons-18.jpg http://img.xcitefun.net/users/2011/05/244575,xcitefun- the-great-grand-canyons-18.jpg

12. PLAY BINGO: GRAND CANYON BUZZWORDS Use the skittles to mark your Bingo Board. It takes three in a row to win. When you Bingo, just say Grand Canyon. Here we go!