Theodore Roosevelt established the Grand Canyon as a National Monument in 1908. Grand Canyon National Park has two public areas: the North and South Rims. The Grand Canyon South Rim, at 7,000 feet above sea level, is the most accessible area of the national park, with various locations where tourists may pull over to appreciate the vistas. Grand Canyon National Park is a popular national park destination, offering rim-to-rim hiking, donkey rides, and whitewater rafting.