Exploring the Centenary of Grand Canyon National Park

The Grand Canyon, a site of immense historical and cultural significance, has been inhabited for over 12,000 years and is sacred to Native American tribes. Initially deemed valueless by early explorers, it gained protection as a National Forest Reserve in 1893 and later as a National Park in 1919. The park's popularity surged with the introduction of rail lines and luxury accommodations. Despite challenges like aviation disasters and modern development pressures, conservation efforts continue to preserve its natural beauty for future generations.

What year marked the Grand Canyon National Park's 100th anniversary?

• 1893

• 2019

• 1908

• 1919

Who led the first US government expedition to explore the Colorado River?

• President Woodrow Wilson

• Architect Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter

• President Theodore Roosevelt

• Lieutenant Joseph Ives

What was Lieutenant Joseph Ives' initial impression of the Grand Canyon?

• Valueless and profitless

• A potential tourist destination

• A sacred Native American site

• A place of immense beauty

What year did a rail line directly to the Grand Canyon Village begin operation?

• 1901

• 1919

• 1893

• 1908

Which president declared the Grand Canyon a national monument?

• Joseph Ives

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Benjamin Harrison

Who was known as the Grand Canyon's architect?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Joseph Ives

When did the Grand Canyon become a National Park?

• 1919

• 1956

• 1908

• 1893

How many people visited the Grand Canyon in its first year as a national park?

• Over 37,000

• Over 100,000

• Over 50,000

• Over 211 million

What disaster in 1956 led to the regulation of skies?

• A helicopter collision

• A train derailment

• Two commercial planes crashed

• A forest fire

What nickname was given to a part of the canyon due to increased helicopter tours?

• Helicopter alley

• Flight path valley

• Sky view lane

• Air tour passage