In 1869, a small expedition led by John Wesley Powell set out to explore an area of the United States that had yet to be fully explored - the Grand Canyon. What they discovered left them and the rest of the world shocked and in awe of the natural wonder that had been hidden in plain sight for centuries. The discovery of the Grand Canyon not only changed the way we view the landscape of America but also gave us a deeper understanding of the power of nature and the importance of preservation.