The Grand Canyon in the United States was discovered in 1540 by Spanish treasure-seeking travelers. However, more than 2 centuries after its discovery, the object was in oblivion until 1776. In fact, the area was inhabited 3,000 years ago.
Until 1956, spectacular flights were conducted over the Grand Canyon on air routes. The crews of airliners, flying over this area, planned their flight in such a way that passengers could fully admire the local beauty.
On June 30, 1956, tragedy struck. Two airplanes collided here and 128 people died. Since then, visual flights over the canyon are prohibited.
In 1986, for reasons that are still unclear, an airplane crash occurred again over the canyon. Then 28 people died as a result of a collision between an airplane and a helicopter.
In 2007, a unique structure called Grand Canyon SkyWalk, which means “cloud bridge”, was opened here.
Installed right on the edge of the abyss, the bridge with a transparent floor provides an excellent all-round view and the feeling of flying at a height of 1200 meters!
In 2013, the Grand Canyon received another accolade thanks to American tightrope walker Nicholas Wallend, who crossed the canyon on a rope without a safety net. This crazy walk over the abyss entered the Guinness Book of World Records.