Most people that have seen the Grand Canyon have reported that the experience has left them speechless. It is not just the scale that astonishes people - but the overall vastness of the place. Just check out the above photo - you can see how deep the Grand Canyon is, and this photo doesn't even capture 1/5th of the place. Other facts and statistics about the place are equally mind-blowing, like for example how long the Grand Canyon is.
According to recent measures, the Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, and up to 1 mile deep. Some people have explained the experience as basically seeing a mountain that is placed upside-down. Another interesting and unique aspect is the abruptness of the Grand Canyon's drop - it doesn't look like a normal steep hill or mountain. Once you come to the edge of it, the drop angle is literally 90 degrees.