Be My Valentine, Grand Canyon?

 by Lisa Winters, Communications Associate

This Valentine’s Day, share your love for the Grand Canyon. While not the tallest canyon around, its handsome views will surely sweep you off your feet. So shout your declarations of love from the rooftop (or better yet, the rim of the canyon)! Plus, you can always count on these lines to make your canyon sweetheart swoon:

Looking sharp, Valentine

The cacti found in the lower reaches of the Grand Canyon are beautiful, but they also have spines. The hot pink blooms of desert prickly pear may remind you of roses, but this is one instance where you don’t want to hear ‘I’m stuck on you’.

You’re o-fish-ally the best

Biologists say the humpback chub is endangered, but we say this desert-dwelling fish of the Colorado River is one-in-a-million! Out of all the fish in the river, the humpback chub is the one for me.

Baby, you’re purrfect

Did you know large cats call the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon home? Mountain lions are solitary, territorial, and mostly active at night — like the moody and elusive neighbor of a romance novel. Strong and muscular, you’ll be smitten if you see one of these creatures. 

No one stacks up to you

Known for rosy slopes and towering cliffs, the Grand Canyon’s rock layers are breathtaking. The 2 billion-year-old foundation of igneous and metamorphic rock, plus layer upon layer of sedimentary rock, creates the depth, experience, and steady presence you’re looking for. 

You’re out of this world

You’ll be seeing stars if you get out for some late-night fun at the Grand Canyon — literally! Grand Canyon National Park is a certified International Dark Sky Park; follow the glow of the Milky Way Galaxy to find the twinkle in one’s eye.

You take my breath away

With trails that drop over 4,000 feet in just a few miles, the hiking trails in the Grand Canyon are sure to leave you breathless. Don’t worry, beautiful views are with you every step of the way.

Be mine

And everyone’s! The great thing about a national park is that it’s public land available for all of us to enjoy. This is a relationship where you shouldn’t feel bad about sharing the love.