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Grand Canyon National Park

Located in northern Arizona, the park covers 277 miles of the Colorado River and nearby uplands. One of the most awesome examples of erosion (侵蚀)   in the world, Grand Canyon is unmatched in the incomparable view it offers to visitors.

Park Openings and Closings

The Village and Desert View on the South Rim are open all year and park entrances remain open24 hours a day. North Rim facilities open mid-May and close mid-October. Park entrances remain open 24 hours a day during this time. Hours for visitor centers and businesses vary throughout the year.

Park Information

The park produces a Pocket Map with a North Rim and South Rim edition that contains a map and information about services, facilities, and park ranger programs. It is available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese. A hiking brochure is available for those planning to hike one of the park’s main trails down into Grand Canyon. Obtain publications at entrance stations, visitor centers, or atgo.nps.gov/136oil.

Accessibility

The terrain (地形) is rugged with narrow, rocky trails and steep cliffs. Visitors using wheelchairs or having visual disabilities may need assistance. For more information about accessibility in Grand Canyon National Park, see go.nps.gov/1rtxl2.

Park Entrance Fees

Admission to the park us $35 per private vehicle; $30 per motorcycle; and $20 per person entering the park through Grand Canyon Railway, park shuttle bus, walking, or riding a bicycle. The pass can be used for seven days and includes both rims. Pay fees at park entrance stations or at some businesses outside the park. Every year the National Park Service offers entrance fee free days. For complete fee information, please visitgo.nps.gov/y5uu6f.

Sustainability

Grand Canyon National Park involves sustainability in all aspects of its operations. Use your refillable water bottle to fill up on free Grand Canyon spring water at visitor centers and grocery stores. Recycling containers are conveniently located and as common as trash bins. Discover what else you can do to protect the environment while traveling here and beyond. at go.mos.gov/lb2rzt.

1．People with physical disabilities can find detailed information on park facilities designed for them by visiting_________.

A．go.nps.gov/lrtx12	B．go.nps.gov/y5uu6f
C．go.nps.gov/136ojl	D．go.nps.gov/lb2rzt

2．What is the admission fee if you and your parents plan to go on a six-day vacation to Grand Canyon National Park by driving a car?

A．$95.

B．$60.

C．$35.

D．$70.

3．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A．Visitors have year-round access to every corner of the national park.

B．Hikers who can only speak Chinese cannot explore the North Rim without a guide.

C．Visitors are forbidden to leave any trash in the National Park to maintain sustainability.

D．The Grand Canyon features is one of the world’s most visually breathtaking landscapes.