“lord of all he surveyed” before the fascinated eyes and color commentary of the mesmerized hikers.

        The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and a World Heritage Site, meaning it is equally the property of the entire family of mankind. The visual spectacle and grandeur of the canyon is matched by the repository of history it represents, dating back billions of years. To have a significant part of this natural treasure (one and a quarter million acres) placed in trust as a National Park for the benefit of the American people is a gift of great insight by our ancestors. […]