1.
TOURISM
GRAND
CANYON
AN ECONOMICALLY
IMPORTANT INDUSTRY
I N
T H E

2.
A GEOLOGICAL
WONDER
The Grand Canyon has been called one of the natural wonders of the world,
attracting visitors from all over the globe.
This gigantic gouge in the Earth’s surface has been shaped by water, wind, ice, and
tectonic activity over the course of millions of years.
The brilliant orange, pink, red, and yellow layers of the canyon are a result of
mineral deposits laid down over eons.
The canyon is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide in some places, and a mile deep
(over 5,000 feet). This canyon is so large, in fact, it can be seen from space.

3.
Grand Canyon
National Park had
4.3 million visitors
in 2011, according to
the National Park
Service.
Visitors spent more
than $467,000,000
(nearly a half a
billion dollars) and
supported nearly
7,400 jobs in
Arizona in 2011.
Visitors benefit the
economy both
through the direct
purchase of products
and services like
hotel rooms, meals,
and gas within the
park, and indirectly
through purchases in
the surrounding
areas.
VISITOR
STATISTICS

4.
Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park come from every region of the planet and
help fuel the local and regional economy by spending money on:
• Hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfasts
• Camping and admission/recreation fees
• Meals at restaurants and bars
• Groceries, take-out food and drinks
• Gas and oil
• Souvenirs
• Recreation, including whitewater rafting, bus tours, guided hiking tours,
helicopter tours, etc.
JOBS & LOCAL
COMMUNITIES

5.
NATIVE
AMERICAN
HISTORY
The Grand Canyon area is home to many Native American peoples, including
the Havasupai (after which the waterfall is named), Hopi, Navajo, and Paiute
tribes.
Some Native American communities also benefit economically from tourism to
the region.
The Hualapai people, for example, opened the now famous Skywalk, a clear
circular platform that extends 70 feet out above the west rim of the canyon and
attracts over 350,000 every year.

6.
ACTIVITIES
IN THE
GRAND CANYON
Grand Canyon National Park
allows for a variety of
activities, ranging from
leisurely to daring.
Brave Class 3, 4, or even
Class 5 rapids rafting the
Colorado River, catch a
birds-eye view of the
spectacular canyon on a
helicopter tour, or go on
one of the many hikes in the
canyon, ranging from easy
to strenuous.
For visitors from the Las
Vegas area, visiting the
Skywalk is an excellent
option.

7.
ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATIONS &
PROTECTIONS
Grand Canyon National Park has
been designated a Category II
protected area.
This means that there are
measures in place to protect
functioning ecosystems while
still allowing a certain amount of
human visitation and development.
The national park designation
promotes the use of an area for
educational and recreational
purposes, but it does not reduce
the effectiveness of conservation
efforts.
Its designation as a national park
means that millions of visitors can
experience the wonder of the Grand
Canyon every year.

8.
PLAN
YOUR TRIP
The Grand Canyon is a must-see destination that should be on everyone’s
“bucket list.”
Scenic Airlines & Coaches offers a number of ways to see this spectacular
wonder. Take a high-octane ride along the canyon rim on a Harley-Davidson,
cruise the Colorado River on a pontoon boat, or take a flight to Indian
Country and learn about the native peoples of the region.
Whatever your style, Scenic has the perfect Grand Canyon tour for you and
your family.

9.
Since 1967, Scenic Airlines & Coaches has been providing once-in-a-lifetime
adventures for visitors around the world. Family owned and operated, the
company continues to shape the air travel industry with life-changing airplane,
helicopter, rafting, and coach tours.
Your vacation begins now. To book your adventure, visit scenic.com, or call to
make reservations at (800) 634-6801.