Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument

The Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument is a special protected area on the northern edge of the Grand Canyon in northwest Arizona, specifically on the Arizona Strip. It was officially established on January 11, 2000, by a Presidential proclamation. This monument offers visitors a chance to explore beautiful landscapes and learn about the natural history of the region. The area includes parts of the Grand Canyon that are less crowded, allowing people to experience the quiet beauty of this amazing place.

Description

The Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument is a remote and wild place. It is managed by the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management. There are no paved roads or visitor services there. This large area covers 1,048,325 acres, which is bigger than the whole state of Rhode Island. Parts of it were once part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

The land rises from 1,230 feet above sea level near Lake Mead up to 8,029 feet at Mount Trumbull. The area includes old ruins from past settlements. The name "Parashant" comes from a Paiute word meaning "tanned elk hide." The main information center is in St. George, Utah.

Wilderness areas

The Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument has special areas called wilderness areas. These places protect nature and let people enjoy the wild beauty. Some of these areas are Grand Wash Cliffs Wilderness, Mount Logan Wilderness, Mount Trumbull Wilderness, and part of Paiute Wilderness.

Cave animals

An expedition in 2005 explored 24 caves in the park. They found many interesting things. They discovered two new kinds of small creatures called millipedes, the first barklouse ever found in North America, a new group of crickets, and four new types of crickets.