Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Review & FAQ:

What is the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone?
- The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in Yellowstone National Park has long been thought of as the most magnificent part of the park.
How was the canyon formed?
- The canyon was forged by rhyolite lava flow, faulting, and heat. It is 20 miles long with a maximum width of 4,000 feet and a depth of 1,200 feet.
What natural features can visitors see in the canyon?
- There are hot springs, active geysers, and three majestic waterfalls – Lower Falls, Crystal Falls, and Upper Falls.
Why do the canyon’s rocks have unique colors?
- The canyon’s rocks have been continuously changed over thousands of years, turning their colors to red, pink, yellow, and white, providing picturesque formations.
How did Thomas Moran describe the canyon?
- Thomas Moran, a 19th-century painter, described the canyon best when he said, “Its beautiful tints were beyond the reach of human art.”

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