Since Arizona is dubbed the Grand Canyon State, I thought it ought to be time I talked about it. It is seriously crazy to think that one of the most touristy places lies right in my home state of Arizona. Ever since I was little, it was the one thing that people knew about Arizona and everyone wanted to visit. It is honestly weird that people plan trips from around the world to go see the place I saw as apart of my fourth grade field trip. It was a running joke that people travelled hours, days, and miles all to see a giant hole in the ground. To be honest, that is what it is, but there is so much more to it than that.  The Canyon itself is gorgeous and has a winding river running through the base of it, and color striations running up and down the walls. There are no two parts of the Grand Canyon that are the same, which builds to the idea that everyone’s experience is different because their views are. This river is the Colorado River and it has been etching out the canyon over 6 billion years, although it is not really known how old it actually is. One of the coolest fun facts, in my opinion, is that there is a community made up of about 500 people that live in the bottom of the canyon. These people are apart of the Supai Village and live upon the Indian Reservation at the base. They still receive their mail by mule! Located within this reservation is one of the prettiest waterfalls on earth, Havasu Falls. In order to get to Havasu Falls, you must first win a lottery that can be entered on the first of every month and then embark on a 4 day/3 night adventure through the canyon. It is a 10 mile hike from rim to base, and those lucky enough to do it, stay in a campground within the Havasupai people’s land. Everything you need must be packed into a backpack and carried down by yourself. While this is no easy feat, the views of the waterfall and from the canyon below are easily unbeatable by anything. I have yet to do the hike myself, but it is a dream of mine to do so. For those who just want to take a day trip to the canyon or view its sight from up above, it is much easier to just visit the national park with a day pass, and explore. On the west side of the canyon is the skywalk which is a glass bridge that overlooks the canyon below. If heights just aren’t your thing, you can always just view the canyon from solid ground with a railing (that’s what I did). Little trails are present throughout where you can hike part way into the canyon or around it. Hiking is one of my favorite things to do in Az, and hiking the Grand Canyon is truly memorable. The natural beauty surrounds you and it feels as if you’re in another world.