Happy 96th birthday, Grand Canyon!

At 96, the grand dame of Arizona landmarks doesn't look a day over 6 million.

But then, all classic beauties have something timeless about them.

On this day in 1919, the Grand Canyon was designated a national park (the actual Canyon is, of course, is much older than that). To celebrate our own world wonder, we've gathered some of our favorite stories and photos.

Feel free to brag to loved ones living in, ahem, flat states.

Learn more about the Grand Canyon:

• Top 10 things to do at the Grand Canyon.
• Watch clouds fill the Canyon in a rare weather event.
• Top 10 restaurants at the South Rim.
• Thomas Moran, painter of Grand Canyon.
• Top 10 places to stay at the Canyon.
• Grand Canyon bike ride.

Have your own great photos of the Canyon? Share them on Twitter with the hashtag #grandcanyonbirthday.