Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, left, recently gave U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson a tour of the newest section of the Cigar City's Riverwalk, which is funded partly by a federal government grant Nelson helped the city get.en. Bill Nelson shares a moment with Florida resident Annette Zeisler, a 91-year-old World War II Navy nurse who recently traveled back to Washington, D.C., where she had been stationed. She visited the memorial to all those who served, including her brother and the man she married after the war.
Budget a week or more for a driving trip around the Grand Canyon, though it can be done more quickly. Many visitors plan a week touring the canyon itself, but this route takes you through small towns, Native American lands and past Western scenery, so there are plenty of side trips along the way to add to your itinerary.
The Grand Canyon is one of the largest gorges in the world, carved over billions of years by the Colorado River in a picturesque part of Arizona. At 277 miles (466 km) long, and as much as 18 miles (29 km) wide, the Grand Canyon is one of the most impressive landforms found anywhere.he Grand Canyon is a short drive from Las Vegas. Cougars roam the Grand Canyon. It took billions of years for the Colorado River to carve out the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is in Arizona, which is located in the American West. Whitewater rafting is available at the Grand Canyon.