Question 1: Grand Canyon National Park is in …
- Arizona
- Nevada
- Utah
Correct Answer: Arizona
Fact: Grand Canyon National Park lies in northwestern Arizona. Spanning more than 1,900 square miles across Coconino and Mohave Counties, this vast expanse of natural beauty drew more than 4.7 million visitors in 2023.
Question 2: Which of the following endangered species isn’t found in Grand Canyon National Park?
- Red wolf
- California condor
- Humpback chub
Correct Answer: Red wolf
Fact: Red wolves aren’t among the species found in Grand Canyon National Park. But the park supports 10 other threatened or endangered species, including the humpback chub—a federally protected fish—the California condor, and the sentry milkvetch—a species of plant.
Question 3: Who is the oldest person to have hiked across the Grand Canyon?
- Pete McBride
- Alfredo Aliaga Burdio
- Kevin Fedarko
Correct Answer: Alfredo Aliaga Burdio
Fact: Berlin resident Alfredo Aliaga Burdio made history as the oldest person to hike the Grand Canyon rim to rim at age 92. He broke the previous record set by John Jepkema of Craig, Colorado. Jepkema completed the trek in 2019 at the age of 91, taking five days to cross the canyon. Burdio completed his rim-to-rim journey on October 15, 2023, hiking for a total of 21 hours over the course of two days.