大峡谷和科罗拉多河，亚利桑那州，美国 Grand Canyon and the Colorado River, Arizona, USA (© Matt Anderson Photography/Getty Images)

大峡谷和科罗拉多河，亚利桑那州，美国 Grand Canyon and the Colorado River, Arizona, USA (© Matt Anderson Photography/Getty Images)

一幅壮丽的景象 One grand view

大峡谷国家公园周年纪念

大峡谷国家公园每天都有新的故事，但2月26日这一天格外特别，纪念的是1919年大峡谷正式成为国家公园的历史时刻。这一里程碑式的决定，守护了美国最具代表性的自然奇观。峡谷深处，科罗拉多河缓缓流淌，穿行于层叠的岩石之间，跨越数百英里，以季节为节拍，静静雕刻着峡谷的生命。

对来到这里的游客而言，这个周年纪念是一次放慢节奏、重新发现峡谷的好机会。护林员主持的讲解与活动，带人走进峡谷的地质、野生动物与人文历史。南缘步道上，视野豁然开朗，加州神鹰在头顶滑翔，麋鹿、黑尾鹿和大角羊自在游走于不同生态环境之中。夜晚仰望星空，或驻足观景台，冬季清朗的夜色让一切更显深邃。

Grand Canyon National Park anniversary

Every day at Grand Canyon National Park tells a story, but February 26 is a special one. It marks the Grand Canyon's designation as a national park in 1919, a milestone that helped protect one of the most iconic natural wonders in the United States. At the heart of it all flows the Colorado River, winding for hundreds of miles through layered stone, quietly shaping the canyon one season at a time.

For visitors in the area, the anniversary is a perfect chance to slow down and explore. Ranger-led programs and talks highlight the canyon's geology, wildlife, and cultural history. A walk along the South Rim offers sweeping views where California condors circle overhead, while elk, mule deer, and bighorn sheep roam the park's diverse habitats. Stargazing and scenic overlooks add to the experience, especially during winter's clearer nights.

You don't need to be nearby to take part. The National Park Service provides live webcams from viewpoints across the park, sharing real-time sunrises, weather shifts, and daily rhythms. Whether in Arizona or far away, February 26 is an open invitation to connect with the Grand Canyon in your own way.