<p><br> The sun sets on the south rim of the Grand Canyon, as seen from Mather Point. The lookout spot in the southeast of the park is one of the most popular in Grand Canyon National Park, celebrating its 97th birthday this week.</p>

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona


The sun sets on the south rim of the Grand Canyon, as seen from Mather Point. The lookout spot in the southeast of the park is one of the most popular in Grand Canyon National Park, celebrating its 97th birthday this week.

Photograph by Kent Kobersteen, Nat Geo Image Collection
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Week’s Best Travel Photos: Happy Birthday, Grand Canyon National Park!

Get your dose of outstanding travel photos. This week: Grand Canyon National Park's Birthday.

Published February 26, 2016

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