The author (not pictured) has visited the Grand Canyon many times.
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- I live in Arizona, and I've visited the Grand Canyon with my family multiple times.
- First-time visitors often don't give themselves enough time to explore or skip visitor centers.
- Don't forget to pack for drastic weather conditions and download the National Park Service app.
The first time my family visited the Grand Canyon, we pulled over at a popular lookout, ogled over its sheer size and vastness for an hour...