Which national park protects the Grand Canyon?

The national park that protects the Grand Canyon is Grand Canyon National Park.

Established in 1919, the park preserves the canyon and surrounding landscapes in northern Arizona. The Colorado River runs through the canyon, cutting across layers of rock that record nearly two billion years of geological history. The park is divided by the river into the more frequently visited South Rim and the more remote North Rim.

The canyon’s enormous scale can make it seem like a single monument, but it is a vast, changing landscape of cliffs, mesas, side canyons, forests, and river corridors. Elevation differences create distinct climates and habitats, supporting plants and animals ranging from desert species to high-elevation conifers.

A common mix-up is choosing Bryce Canyon or Zion National Park, both of which are also in the American Southwest but protect different landscapes in Utah. Yosemite National Park is in California and is famous for granite formations, waterfalls, and giant sequoias rather than the Grand Canyon.