What is the Little Grand Canyon in Georgia?

Providence Canyon, also known as Georgia's Little Grand Canyon, is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia, though it owes its existence to humans. Providence Canyon - courtesy of Georgia Department of Natural Resources.



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There's A 'Little Grand Canyon' Just 2.5 Hours Away From Florida. Life is better in hiking boots. You can explore Providence Canyon, also known as the Little Grand Canyon, at a state park in Georgia. Your hiking dreams are just around the corner.

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Tusayan is the closest town to Grand Canyon Village and also has a small public airport. Other towns in Arizona that are close to various areas with the Canyon are Sedona, Seligman, Peach Springs, Meadview, Marble Canyon, Fredonia and Jacob lake.

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The mystery of the Great Unconformity What's tricky about the Grand Canyon is that the rocks in its walls seem to be missing a big part of the picture. In 1869, a man named John Wesley Powell observed that several layers of rock that should've been in the Canyon walls were not present.

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Split-Twig Figurines. Some of the most fascinating artifacts found here in the Grand Canyon are split-twig figurines. Each one is made from a single twig, often willow, split down the middle, and then carefully folded into animal shapes. These figurines date from 2,000 to 4,000 years ago and were found in remote caves.

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The Most Breathtaking Views of the Grand Canyon
  • Mather Point is one of the park's most popular viewpoints, and for good reason. ...
  • Bright Angel Point is the most popular viewpoint on the North Rim. ...
  • Point Imperial is the highest point on the canyon rim and the most northern boundary of the park.


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The town of Tusayan, which is just 15-20 minutes away from the main Visitor Center on the south rim, has a great selection of places to stay. Grand Canyon Junction (formerly known as Valle) is further out (about 30 minutes to the rim), but is another good option. If you want a hotel, stay in Tusayan, which has plenty.

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These include Tusayan (the closest town only 7 miles from the South Rim), Williams (starting point for the Grand Canyon Railroad), Kingman (in the heart of historic Route 66), Flagstaff (historic downtown, observatory, and Amtrack station), and Page (near Lake Powell).

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Air pollution has routinely drifted into the canyon from metropolitan areas and nearby coal-fired power plants, affecting visibility from scenic vistas. Water in some streams has been tainted with fecal coliform from trespass cattle and from human waste.

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