Marble Canyon, Arizona facts for kids
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Marble Canyon, Arizona
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Post office in Marble Canyon, June 2013
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 Marble Canyon, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Marble Canyon, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Coconino |
| Elevation | 3,573 ft (1,089 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| ZIP code |
86036
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| GNIS feature ID | 25252 |
Marble Canyon is a small, unincorporated community in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. It sits right along the famous Colorado River. This special area is partly located within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and the amazing Grand Canyon National Park.
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Exploring Marble Canyon
Marble Canyon is found along U.S. Route 89A. It's on the north side of the Navajo Bridge, about 12 miles (19 km) southwest of the town of Page. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 86036.
Lee's Ferry History
Marble Canyon is also very close to a historic place called Lee's Ferry. This spot was once a ferry crossing established by an early settler named John D. Lee. Today, many people visit Marble Canyon to start their adventures on the Colorado River, like fishing or rafting trips.
Marble Canyon's Climate
Marble Canyon has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means it's generally dry, but not quite a desert. It often has hot summers and mild winters.
Getting Around Marble Canyon
The main road that goes through Marble Canyon is U.S. Route 89A. If you want to travel between Marble Canyon and Grand Canyon Village, there's a shuttle service called Trans-Canyon Shuttle that runs during certain times of the year.
