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4 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK | PLAN YOUR VISIT PLAN YOURYOUR VISIT VISIT SAVE UP TO 20% For your next stay, book direct Open year-round, the South Rim of Grand EVERY KID IN A PARK on ChoiceHotels.com and get Canyon has two entrances. The South En- The Every Kid in a Park intiative is designed trance is on Arizona Highway 64, accessible to engage and create our next generation of our lowest price guaranteed. from Flagstaff or Williams. The East Entrance park visitors, supporters and advocates. The is on Arizona Highway 64 from U.S. Highway immediate goal is to provide an opportunity 89 at Cameron. for each and every 4th grade student across BAA OO the country to experience their federal public FEES AND PASSES lands and waters in person. BAA OO Entrance is $35 per vehicle, $30 for mo- All fourth graders have access to their torcyclists and $15 for individuals entering own Every Kid in a Park pass. This pass ad- on foot or by bicycle, bus, train or boat. mits the pass owner and any accompanying The fee is good for seven consecutive days passengers in a private non-commercial ve- from the date of purchase on either rim. A hicle to the park. 12-month Grand Canyon Pass is $70. Visi- Visit www.everykidinapark.gov to print tors can use the America the Beautiful An- your pass and then present it at the park. nual Pass, which costs $80 for 12 months The Every Kind in a Park pass is valid until of unlimited visits to federal lands with no August 31, 2019. entrance fee. Digital passes can now be purchased online GETTING TO THE SOUTH RIM and downloaded to your mobile device. Visit Car: From the west, take Highway 64 at yourpassnow.com for more information. Williams to the South Entrance (59 miles). AD

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From the east, you can take I-40 to High- GETTING AROUND maps. The Visitor Center is home to a park Indians that have a tie to Grand Canyon and way 89, to Highway 64, and then proceed Free Shuttle Bus Service: Shuttles arrive store, a shuttle bus interchange and rest- houses a Grand Canyon Association park to the East Entrance. From Flagstaff, take every 10 to 15 minutes on most routes and rooms. Hours change seasonally. Guided store. The Tusayan Museum is located 22 Highway 180 to Highway 64, and then con- stop at concession facilities, visitor centers, tours and bicycles are available for rent miles east of the Village and three miles west tinue to the park (80 miles). From the north- parking areas, campgrounds and scenic over- from Bright Angel Bicycles. “Grab and go” of Desert View. Hours change seasonally; east, take U.S. Highway 160, to Highway looks. From March to mid-September, avoid food service is available year-round at the check the South Rim Pocket Map and Ser- 89, to Highway 64, and then proceed on to delays when you park in Tusayan and ride Café at Mather Point. vices Guide for details. the East Entrance. the free shuttle into the park. Shuttles run an The 22-minute park film, Grand Canyon— Train: Amtrak serves both Williams and hour before sunrise to an hour after sunset, A Journey of Wonder, is shown on the hour KOLB STUDIO Flagstaff. Connecting and regularly sched- and later in the Village­ area. See the center- and half hour in the adjacent theater. Exhib- This site was the home and studio of uled rail service from Williams is available fold map for routes and stop locations. its include an 8-minute Science on a Sphere pioneering photographers and filmmakers on Grand Canyon Railway. Passengers production which projects the changing Earth Emery and Ellsworth Kolb. Perched at the travel aboard a vintage train offering five WEATHER through time on a large globe. - head of the Bright Angel Trail, the studio classes of service for this scenic, two-and- The South Rim is located in an exposed houses a Grand Canyon Conservancy park a-quarter-hour ride. See the “Grand Can- high-desert region renowned for tempera- YAVAPAI GEOLOGY MUSEUM store and an exhibit hall featuring the broth- yon Railway” chapter for more information. ture extremes, and weather can change Located a half-mile west of Mather Point, ers’ work. Hours change seasonally. Airlines: Grand Canyon and Scenic Air- abruptly. Summers are warm and dry, but this facility promises visitors panoramic lines fly daily from the Las Vegas area to prone to thunderstorms and quick tem- views of the canyon through large observa- DESERT VIEW VISITOR CENTER Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan, seven perature drops. Winters bring freezing tem- tion windows and outstanding exhibits and Orientation, park information, exhibits miles south of Grand Canyon Village. Taxi peratures and snowstorms. touchable maps of the canyon. Yavapai Ge- and books are available at the visitor cen- service to and from Grand Canyon Airport The 5,000-foot elevation change be- ology Museum also contains a park store, ter. Hours of operation change seasonally; is available. US Airways flies into nearby tween the top and bottom means, in operated by Grand Canyon Association. check the South Rim Pocket Map and Ser- Flagstaff, Arizona. summer, rim temperatures in the 70s to Hours change seasonally; check the South vices Guide for current information. - Bus: Groome Transportation (for- 80s (21º to 32ºC) can mean temperatures Rim Pocket Map and Services Guide for merly Arizona Shuttle) offers service exceeding 110ºF (43ºC) at the bottom. current information. - from Phoenix, Williams and Flagstaff to Spring and fall are pleasant and warm. Grand Canyon. Call (800) 888-2749 or visit Wear a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, sturdy VERKAMP’S VISITOR CENTER groometransportation.com/arizona for footwear, thick socks and layered clothing. The South Rim’s most recently opened VISITOR SERVICES reservations. Flagstaff Shuttle and Charter Bring water and high-energy foods. visitor center is in one of its oldest build- also operates from Flagstaff, Sedona, Phoe- ings. Verkamp’s Visitor Center, east of Hopi BANKING nix and Las Vegas. Call (888) 215-3105 or PARK PUBLICATIONS House along the rim, features displays on Chase Bank at Market Plaza is open Mon- visit flagstaffshuttles.com. North and South Rim Pocket Map and the history of Grand Canyon Village and day to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, South Rim to North Rim Shuttle: Be- Services Guides provide information about a Grand Canyon Association park store. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It has an ATM outside, and tween mid-May and mid-October, Trans visitor services, facilities and viewpoints. Hours change seasonally; check the South Maswik Lodge also has an ATM. Canyon Shuttle runs a daily five hour rim-to- Free copies are available at park entrance Rim Pocket Map and Services Guide for rim shuttle. Visit trans-canyonshuttle.com stations and visitor centers. For the interac- current information. - BICYCLE RENTAL or call (928) 638-2820 for reservations. tive Trip Planner in eight languages, visit Bright Angel Bicycles and Café rents Rental Car: You may rent cars in Flag- nps.gov/grca. TUSAYAN MUSEUM AND RUIN comfortable cruiser-style bikes and trail- staff, Phoenix or Las Vegas. There are Walk the trail around an ancestral Puebloan ers so visitors can explore the park in a no rentals in Grand Canyon Airport in GRAND CANYON VISITOR CENTER (Anasazi) village while exploring Desert View more sustainable manner. Located at Tusayan. Information on hikes, ranger-led pro- Drive to learn more about Grand Canyon’s Mather Point next to Grand Canyon Visi- Taxi: For South Rim taxi service, please grams, weather, bicycling and indoor ac- cultural history. The museum interprets the tor Center, they also have a full-service call (928) 638-2822. tivities are available, as well as orientation ancestral Puebloan culture and American espresso bar and offer a variety of drinks,

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soups and sandwiches. Reservations Located 25 miles east of Grand Canyon are recomended. For more informa- Village at the park’s East Entrance, the tion, please call (928) 638-3055 or visit 70-foot-tall Desert View Watchtower bikegrandcanyon.com. was designed as a re-creation of ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) towers. Its gift shop BOOKSTORES sells American Indian handicrafts, jewelry, Grand Canyon Conservancy is the of- rugs and pottery. ficial nonprofit park partner. They operate The Desert View Trading Post car- park stores and proceeds are donated to the ries Native American jewelry, rugs and park. Grand Canyon Conservancy Park Store traditional canyon souvenirs. is located near Grand Canyon Visitor Center. The El Tovar Hotel Gift Shop carries There are five other park stores: Yavapai Ge- American Indian jewelry, fine clothing, ology Museum, Tusayan Museum, Kolb Stu- sundries and souvenirs. The shop is open dio, Verkamp’s Visitor Center and the Desert 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. all year. View Visitor Center. They carry books, trail The Bright Angel Curio Shop offers guides, T-shirts, gift items, children’s ma- Southwestern gifts and souvenirs, authentic terials and more. For information, call American Indian pottery and jewelry, film (800) 858-2808 or visit grandcanyon.org. and sundries. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The Maswik Curio Shop in the Maswik GIFT SHOPS AND CURIOS Lodge carries gifts, film, souvenirs, Ameri- There are a number of gift shops lo- can Indian jewelry, pottery and sundries. It cated around the park that offer a variety of is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. gifts, curios and souvenirs. Shops are open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the summer and 8 a.m. LAUNDRY AND SHOWERS to 5 p.m. in winter unless otherwise noted. Coin-operated shower and laundry fa- For information about hours, please call cilities are available next to Mather Camp- (928) 638-7888 or see listings in the South ground. They are open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. in Rim Pocket Map and Services Guide. the summer. Hours vary in the winter. Hopi House opened in 1905. It features an extensive collection of American Indian LOST AND FOUND collectible handicrafts, including pottery, rugs The park’s lost and found is located and jewelry. It is located across from El Tovar. at the NPS Maintenance Complex. For The Lookout Studio is on the South items lost or found in hotels or restau- Rim and was designed to blend in with its rants, call (928) 638-2631, ext. 6503. For setting. Two viewing porches are open in items lost or found at all other locations, good weather. Rock and fossil specimens, call (928) 638-7798 during business hours. traditional souvenirs, books and photo- graphic prints are on sale. The studio is a MEDICAL SERVICES short walk west of Bright Angel Lodge. Call 911 for emergency medical care Hermits Rest Gift Shop sells traditional (9-911 from guest rooms). North Coun- gifts, souvenirs and American Indian handi- try Grand Canyon Clinic, located on Clinic crafts. It is located at the end of scenic Road, is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during sum- Hermit Road. mer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) and

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closes at 5 p.m from Labor Day to Memorial SERVICE STATIONS Museum, Tusayan Museum, El Tovar Day. Please call (928) 638-2551 for more The nearest gas station is located Registration Desk or at the transportation information. in Tusayan, seven miles outside of the desks at Bright Angel, Yavapai and Mas- Shutterstock park. It is advisable to fill up before en- wik lodges. POST OFFICE tering the park. Visually Impaired Visitors: Some A post office is located in Market Plaza. The Desert View Chevron is located ranger programs are adapted to meet the Its hours are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. 25 miles east of Grand Canyon Village. needs of visually impaired visitors. Audio Closed Saturdays and Sundays. It operates self-service with credit card descriptions are available for exhibits at year-round. Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Assistive- RELIGIOUS SERVICES For minor repairs and towing, Grand listening and audio-descriptive devices Many denominations hold services Canyon Garage is located next to Grand are available for the park movie. throughout the park. A schedule is posted Canyon National Park Lodges General Of- Shuttle Bus: All shuttle buses in on bulletin boards at the campground en- fice. The Garage is open 8 a.m. to noon the park are wheelchair accessible (for trance, post office, Grand Canyon Visitor and 1 to 5 p.m. daily. Call (928) 638-2225. chairs smaller than 30 inches wide by 48 Center, park headquarters and the Shrine of After hours, call (928) 638-2631 ext. 6502. inches long). the Ages. Lodging: Concessioners offer a grow- ing number of wheelchair accessible guest rooms in many South Rim lodges. IMPORTANT NUMBERS Trails and Campgrounds: Much of the paved portion of the Rim Trail is wheel- Park Headquarters and Information (928) 638-7888 • nps.gov/grca Grand Canyon Conservancy and Grand Canyon chair accessible. Mather, Desert View and National Park host art exhibits at Kolb Studio. Emergencies 911 or 9-911 (from lodge) Trailer Village campgrounds include sites that are wheelchair accessible. Emergency Vehicle Repair/Towing (928) 638-2225 or - (928) 638-2631, ext. 6502 after hours SPECIAL SERVICES Many of the programs, facilities and STORES AND SUPPLIES Backcountry Information (928) 638-7875 activities in the park are fully accessible, Within the park, DNC Parks and Re- (weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or accessible with assistance, to visitors sorts operates two grocery stores and Grand Canyon Conservancy (928) 638-2481 • grandcanyon.org with physical disabilities and are indi- a gift shop. The company also owns the Lodging and Accommodations - South Rim (928) 638-2631 (on-site) cated by this symbol: -. A free Acces- Tusayan General Store, located one mile Xanterra Properties (888) 297-2757 • grandcanyonlodges.com sibility Guide is available at NPS visitor from the south entrance to the park and Delaware North Properties (877) 404-4611 • visitgrandcanyon.com centers and park entrance stations and at seven miles from the Village. Lodging and Accommodations - North Rim (877) 386-4383 or (480) 337-1320 nps.gov/grca. General Store (Market Plaza): Open Forever Resorts grandcanyonforever.com Wheelchairs: Wheelchairs are available 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. in summer, 8 a.m. to Grand Canyon Railway for rent at Bright Angel Bicycles for $10. 8 p.m. in winter; (928) 638-2262. (800) 843-8724 or thetrain.com The facility is located next to Grand Canyon Desert View Trading Post: Open Lost and Found Visitor Center. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in summer, 9 a.m. to Items in hotels, restaurants or lounge (928) 638-2631, ext. 6503 Permits: Scenic Drive Accessibility 5 p.m. in winter; (928) 638-2393. For items lost or found at all other locations (928) 638-7798 Permits let visitors with mobility con- Yavapai Gift Shop: Open 7 a.m. to 9 Road and Weather Conditions (928) 638-7496 cerns access Hermit Road and other ar- p.m in summer, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in winter. Arizona Highway conditions 511 eas. Temporary permits are available at Tusayan General Store: Open 7 a.m. Tour Information (928) 638-2631 Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Verkamp’s to 10 p.m. in summer, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.in Visitor Center, Kolb Studio, Dessert winter. Call (928) 638-2854 for more infor- Taxi Services (928) 638-2822 View Visitor’s Center, Yavapai Geology mation or visit visitgrandcanyon.com

12 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK | | GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK 13 PLAN YOURGRAND VISIT CANYON RAILWAY AND HOTEL NATURE MAKES More than 100 years ago the first pas- You’ll arrive at the South Rim refreshed and senger train arrived at the South Rim. Today, ready to enjoy the afternoon! While most pas- Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel continues sengers enjoy riding from Williams to the can- US BETTER this tradition by providing daily service be- yon and back on the same day, many spend a tween Williams, Arizona and Grand Canyon night or more on the South Rim before return- National Park. Every day, except December ing to Williams by rail. The railway provides 25, vintage trains travel from Williams to the travel packages suiting a variety of budgets. canyon. The railway operates one train most Note: The train departs at 9:30 am daily of the year and adds a second during busier and arrives at the South Rim at 11:45 a.m. It times. Vintage diesel engines power the departs from the Grand Canyon at 3:30 p.m., trains year round. arriving in Williams at 5:45 p.m. During peak Passengers travel in vintage coaches periods a second departure and return are ESPECIALLY WHEN WE FEEL IT UNDER OUR FEET! built by the Pullman Company and Budd added. Schedules can change without notice. Manufacturing Company and arrive steps The Polar Express Train is a special holi- Here in Grand Canyon, and wherever your adventures take you, remember from the edge of the South Rim in just two day experience that runs to the North Pole these simple tips to make the most of your family time on the trail. hours and 15 minutes. Upgraded classes of from early November through early January. service are also available and include First All aboard for the Polar Express! Class, Dome Class, Luxury Dome Class Don’t miss the special steam locomotive de- START SMALL – Make sure that your fi rst hikes here are and Luxury Parlor Class. All passengers are partures celebrating the steam engine’s role in 1 achievable, and ideally have clearly defi ned end points. treated to a Wild West Shootout in Williams railroad history and the train’s anniversary of re- Family traditions are built slowly – the love of hiking is too! prior to boarding the train, and cowboy sing- turning to service in 1989. The Railway features ers and musicians entertain travelers during several steam powered runs to the canyon FOCUS ON FEATURES – Lakes, streams, waterfalls, overlook the journey. On the return trip to Williams, with additional short steam trips throughout 2 views, etc. will keep your family focused and engaged. the notorious Cataract Creek Gang boards the year. Call (800) THE TRAIN (843-8724) or for a fun mock train robbery. visit thetrain.com for more information. ROTATE THE LEADER – Walking in front on a hike is a diff erent 3 experience. Encourage even the youngest to take turns keeping the pace and navigating.

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NV_10000Advertorial_grand_canyon.indd 1 5/15/19 12:37 AM PLAN YOUR VISIT WHO’S WHO AT THE PARK WHO’S WHO AT Conservancy, the GCCFI has been support- ing and restoring the Greater Grand Canyon THE PARK ing education, science and research at Grand region, an area of 11.5 million acres including Canyon National Park since 1932. Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon– NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) DELAWARE NORTH PARKS AND Participants enjoy an expert’s take on Parashant National Monument and Flagstaff. The National Park Service (NPS) is re- RESORTS (DNC) AT GRAND CANYON Grand Canyon while enjoying a “trip of a Become a member of the Trust or volun- sponsible for the overall management of DNC operates grocery, food service and lifetime.” Topics include geology, botany, ar- teer your time in the Canyon. For informa- Grand Canyon National Park. As a bureau of retail stores at Grand Canyon Village Mar- chaeology, Native American history, photog- tion about the Trust, call (928) 774-7488 or the Department of the Interior, the NPS has ket; lodging, retail and food services at raphy and a variety of other topics. visit grandcanyontrust.org. responsibility for preserving the natural and Yavapai Lodge; retail, food services, gro- The GCCFI offers classes through- cultural values of our national parks, protect- cery and a service station at Desert View; out the year, which are typically limited to GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY ing the wildlife therein and providing for the the public laundromat and showers known fewer than a dozen participants. Be sure Founded in 1932, the nonprofit, cooperat- public use and enjoyment of the parks. as Camper Services; and the Trailer Village to make reservations in advance as spots ing conservancy assists the NPS with inter- The NPS cooperates with other agen- RV campground. fill up quickly. For more information, visit pretative and visitor-related activities in the cies and organizations to extend the bene- DNC is committed to protecting this grandcanyon.org/classes-tours or call toll park. It publishes literature about Grand Can- fits of resource conservation, preservation special place and “Creating Special Experi- free (866) 471-4435. yon and operates stores in the park. and outdoor recreation to all park visitors. ences One Guest at a Time.” For more in- Each year, they provide millions of dollars Contact the NPS at Grand Canyon National formation, contact DNC Parks and Resorts GRAND CANYON TRUST and countless service hours to Grand Can- Park Headquarters, P.O. Box 129, Grand at Grand Canyon, P.O. Box 159, Grand Can- Grand Canyon Trust is a nonprofit organiza- yon National Park. For membership applica- Canyon, AZ 86023; call (928) 638‑7888; yon, AZ 86023; (928) 638-2262; or explore tion dedicated to protecting and restoring the tions and for more information, stop by a park nps.gov/grca. visitgrandcanyon.com. canyon country of the Colorado Plateau. The store, contact Grand Canyon Conservancy at Trust has field offices located in Moab and St. P.O. Box 399, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023; call GRAND CANYON NATIONAL FOREVER RESORTS George, Utah. The Trust focuses on sustain- (928) 638-2481 or visit grandcanyon.org. PARK LODGES AND GRAND Forever Resorts operates Grand Canyon CANYON RAILWAY AND HOTEL Lodge-North Rim, the only lodging located Grand Canyon National Park Lodges in the North Rim portion of Grand Can- Mountain Gear (GCNPL) is operated by Xanterra Parks and yon National Park. The Lodge is located at has the clothing, Resorts under contract with the National Bright Angel Point and was declared Park Service to operate hotels, lodges, a National Historic Landmark in 1987. gear and expertise restaurants, sightseeing tours, mule rides, Spend a night in a Frontier, Western or retail shops, a service station and other Pioneer cabin. For information about For- you need for visitor services at the South Rim. Its affili- ever Resorts, go to ForeverResorts.com. your outdoor ate, Grand Canyon Railway, LLC, operates For information on Grand Canyon Lodge- Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel, which North Rim, visit grandcanyonforever.com adventures! originates in Williams, Arizona, and makes or write Forever Resorts, 7501 East Mc- HIKING • CAMPING • CLIMBING daily round-trips into the park. Cormick Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85258; BACKPACKING • MOUNTAINEERING The mission of GCNPL and Grand (877) 386-4383. Canyon Railway is to preserve the fa- mous Fred Harvey tradition of service GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY and to maximize the visitor experience, FIELD INSTITUTE mountaingear.com while protecting Grand Canyon as a na- Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute 800.829.2009 tional treasure. For more details or to plan (GCCFI) offers single and multi-day learn- a trip, please call (928) 638-2631; visit ing adventures throughout Grand Canyon Dark Canyon Wilderness, UT Jim Rueckel grandcanyonlodges.com or thetrain.com. National Park. A program of Grand Canyon

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OhRanger2019_4.75x3.375.indd 1 5/7/2019 5:08:15 PM PLAN YOURPARK VISIT REGULATIONS PARK REGULATIONS & SAFETY There have been a number of incidents & SAFETY at Grand Canyon National Park where ani- mals had to be euthanized because they More than 6 million people visit Grand HANG GLIDING PARK SAFETY ingested plastic wrappers and other litter Canyon every year. Help preserve and pro- Hang gliding is strictly prohibited for your that interfered with their ability to digest tect the park for your fellow visitors and for safety. Violators are subject to fines. SWIMMING food. The promise of an easy meal lures future generations. The NPS strongly discourages swimming the deer to eat plastic bags, food wrap- HIKING in the Colorado River, as the water is excep- pers and plastic twine along with potato Please stay on established trails. Tak- tionally cold and the current is deceptively chips, crackers and cookies, leaving them ing shortcuts destroys fragile desert strong. Don’t risk it, as it could cost you your life. sick and weak. So please make sure not to vegetation and causes rapid erosion. leave any waste behind. PARK REGULATIONS WILDLIFE Deer and elk expecting handouts can be PETS All the animals you see in the park are aggressive and have kicked, butted, gored CAMPING Pets are allowed on paved rim surface wild and capable of defending themselves and bitten visitors at Grand Canyon. Big- To protect the park’s fragile environ- trails and in rim campgrounds but must when they feel threatened. For your own horn sheep, coyotes and rock squirrels ment, camping is allowed only within des- remain leashed. Service animals are the safety and the well-being of the animals, are among other animals who will beg and ignated campsites. If you wish to camp only animals allowed on trails below the please do not attempt to approach or feed bite. Mountain lions do live in the park. If anywhere in the park, other than in devel- rim. Check in with the Backcountry Infor- wildlife. Always keep your distance, even you encounter one, keep your distance and oped campgrounds on the North Rim or mation Center before taking your service when taking photographs. Keep at least 100 never turn your back to it. Maintain eye con- the South Rim, you must obtain a permit animal on the trails. Pets are not allowed feet, or about six car lengths, between you tact and make yourself seem larger than you from the Backcountry Information Cen- on shuttle buses or in buildings. and wildlife at all times. are to discourage predatory behavior. ter. Please see the “Camping” chapter for Kennel facilities are located off Rowe more information. Well Road; follow the signs from Mas- wik Lodge, south of Hermit Road. Proof FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS of vaccinations and advance reserva- Fireworks are not allowed in Grand Can- tions are required. For more information, yon National Park. Rules regarding firearms, please call (928) 638-0534. including air pistols and rifles, bows and arrows, crossbows and slingshots vary by SPEED LIMITS park unit and may be prohibited for your Obey all posted park speed limits for ev- and other visitors’ safety. Please check with eryone’s safety. The maximum speed in the NPS regarding where firearms may be car- park is 45 mph. ried in Grand Canyon National Park. VANDALISM “ This experience has FIRES Leave cultural, natural and historic fea- changed me forever.” Because of the extreme fire danger, tures, including rocks, plants, fossils and campfires are permitted only at the grills at artifacts, alone. Disturbing or removing any Conserving Lands. Mather and Desert View campgrounds and park resources is strictly prohibited. It is Transforming Lives. may be completely prohibited during the dri- also unlawful to deface any park features. est weeks of summer. Use portable stoves Numerous organizations and individu- Serve, support, learn more at or canned heat instead. For more informa- als work to protect Grand Canyon Na- THESCA.ORG tion about fire regulations, please inquire at tional Park and make sure each visitor’s the nearest visitor center. stay is enjoyable.

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STAYING SAFE AT GRAND CANYON GEOLOGY

Grand Canyon attracts the attention HOW OLD IS THE CANYON?

Shutterstock of the world for many reasons, but per- The early history and evolution of the haps its greatest significance lies in the Colorado River is the most complex aspect geological record preserved and exposed of Grand Canyon geology. The erosion that here. The rocks provide the region’s geo- shaped the canyon occurred only in the past logical history. 5 to 6 million years, a blink of the eye in geo- logical terms, and insignificant relative to the THE CANYON’S GEOLOGIC STORY 2 billion-year-old rocks at the canyon bottom. Grand Canyon tells two separate geo- logic stories. The older story is the one CARVING THE CANYON revealed in the rocks exposed in the About 70 million years ago, a 130,000 walls of the canyon. These rocks provide square-mile area of the southwestern a record of the Paleozoic Era (541-252 United States called the Colorado Pla- million years ago). At the bottom of the teau was gradually squeezed up thousands canyon there are remnants of Precam- of feet high as the Pacific tectonic plate brian rocks that are almost 2 billion crashed against it and went under the North years old! American plate (close to the modern-day The second geologic story at Grand California coastline), sending powerful geo- Don’t overexert yourself in an effort to late afternoon and rest often. Remember to Canyon concerns the origin of the can- logic reverberations eastward that created view park sights. The South Rim is 7,000 allow twice as much time to climb out of the yon itself: When and how did it come to the Rockies. feet above sea level, and attempting several canyon as in. be? Grand Canyon owes its existence to Grand Canyon began to appear 5 to 6 hikes in a short time period is taxing, espe- Other than short day hikes, hiking alone the downcutting of the Colorado River. million years ago as several shorter can- cially for visitors from lower elevations or in the canyon is not a good idea. Always let The forces on the canyon walls that yons connected the upper Colorado, which have shaped and continue to widen the previously flowed north, with the lower those with heart or respiratory problems. a friend know where you’re going, so some- Never try to hike from the rim to the canyon today—running water from rain, Colorado near what is now Lake Mead. The one can find you if you don’t return on time. Colorado River and back in one day. snowmelt and tributary streams that en- sediment-laden Colorado and its tributar- Park rangers will not start a search unless ter the canyon throughout its length—are ies worked to deepen, and with the aid of Remember that trails descend nearly 5,000 you are reported missing. equally important. rain, ice and gravity, widen the canyon to its feet, heat is extreme and you must climb up- Be careful when exploring the canyon edge Grand Canyon owes its distinctive present 10-mile average width. hill at the end of the day when you are most and watch your footing. Keep a close eye on shape to the different rock layers in the tired. Every year, at least 300 hikers in dis- children, especially at viewpoints along the rim. canyon walls. Each responds to erosion in THE CANYON TODAY tress are reported on the Bright Angel and a different way: Some form slopes, some Since 1964, Glen Canyon Dam has har- The weather at Grand Canyon can South Kaibab trails. form cliffs, some erode more quickly than nessed the Colorado River for water storage change very quickly. In such an open land- Use extra caution when hiking and walk- others. The vivid colors of many of these and hydroelectric generation and controlled ing during summer months. The summer scape, lightning poses danger during sudden layers are due mainly to trace amounts the seasonal floodwaters that did much sun is very strong and temperatures often ex- summer storms. These storms also bring of various minerals, which impart subtle to form Grand Canyon. The dam purges ceed 105°F. Wear a hat, use sunscreen, eat flash floods down tributary canyons, a hazard hues of red, yellow and green to the can- the powerful river of many of its erosive salty snacks and drink a gallon of water per to inner canyon hikers. Watch the skies and yon walls. Sparse vegetation in the dry sediments by leaving them behind in Lake person per day. Hike in the early morning or check daily weather forecasts. canyon climate makes it easy to see the Powell, which is located in the Glen Canyon rock layers. National Recreation Area.

20 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK | | GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK 21 PLAN YOUR VISIT SIGHTS TO SEE SIGHTS TO SEE Shutterstock Whether you stay on the South Rim or Visitor Center and Yavapai Geology Mu- descend into the inner canyon, there is seum. As you walk this geological timeline, much to see in Grand Canyon. you can touch rocks from each of the can- yon layers. THE VILLAGE Grand Canyon Village is a good start- THE SOUTH RIM DRIVES ing point. The Rim Trail follows the rim From the Village, drive or bike either Her- east from Hermits Rest to South Kaibab mit Road or Desert View Drive to major Trailhead on Desert View Drive. Stop off canyon viewpoints and historic features. (If at Yavapai Geology Museum for an in- you decide to bike, be cautious on narrow, troduction to Grand Canyon geology. The congested roads). Free park shuttles run be- popular Bright Angel Trail, which leads tween the Village and Grand Canyon Visitor into the inner canyon, begins just west of Center (blue route) and between Grand Can- Bright Angel Lodge. yon Visitor Center and Yaki Point (orange Concessioner Fred Harvey built several route) year-round and between the Village lodges and gift shops in the Village, in co- and Hermits Rest (red route) from March to operation with the Santa Fe Railway, begin- November. They also run from Grand Can- ning in 1905 with El Tovar Hotel. Talented yon Visitor Center to Tusayan (purple route) architect Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter de- early May to mid-September. Most visitors get their first stunning view of the Grand Canyon at Mather Point. signed many of the buildings here, includ- The 14-mile round-trip Hermit Road ing the Hopi House (1905), Bright Angel takes in Hopi, Maricopa and Pima view- Yaki Point offers glorious, unobstructed showcase several of the modern tribes, Lodge (1935), Lookout Studio (1914) and points as well as the breathtaking Abyss, canyon views and an ideal vantage point to including the nearby Hopi. Desert View, Hermits Rest (1914) on ­Hermit Road. Col- where the Great Mohave Wall plunges see the sunrise and sunset. The South Kai- where the Vermilion Cliffs, San Fran- ter buildings outside of the Village include 3,000 feet to the sweeping Tonto Platform bab Trail is one of few trails that leads you cisco Peaks, Painted Desert and Colo- Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the can- above the visible Colorado River. Powell along a ridge down into the canyon offering rado River come into view, is the pièce yon (1922) and the Desert View Watch- Point has a memorial to river runner John spectacular open views. Yaki Point and the de résistance of your drive. Climb Col- tower (1932). Verkamp’s, constructed in Wesley Powell. The road is closed to private South Kaibab Trailhead are reachable by ter’s Watchtower to reach the highest 1906, is one of the canyon’s oldest con- vehicles from March 1 to November 30. Vis- free shuttle, bicycle or on foot. point on the South Rim. tinuously operated stores and is now a itors must ride the free shuttle buses. At Grandview Point, miner Pete Berry visitor center and Grand Canyon Conser- Hermits Rest at the west end of Hermit built a trail in the 1890s that led down to THE INNER CANYON vancy park store. Kolb Studio, founded Road has a gift shop, snack bar and rest- his mine at Horseshoe Mesa. See what The inner canyon may only be reached by photographers Ellsworth and Emery rooms. Although the road ends at Hermits remains of it on the Grandview Trail, a from the rim by a strenuous, minimum two- Kolb in 1904, hosts revolving art and his- Rest, Grand Canyon continues for another steep, rough, unmaintained route for ex- day hike or mule trip. The Bright Angel and tory ­exhibits that feature the canyon region 180 miles, accessible by horse or foot perienced hikers only. South Kaibab trails intersect with several and a Grand Canyon Conservancy park through the undeveloped area of the park Moran Point offers a very tranquil and other trails. Phantom Ranch and Bright store. Grand Canyon Railway pulls into the and the Havasupai and Hualapai Indian Res- peaceful spot, as it is not frequented by Angel Campground are popular overnight historic depot daily, except Christmas Day. ervations. The 50-mile round-trip Desert as many visitors as some other locations. stops and are open year-round. All over- See the “Grand Canyon Railway” chapter View Drive to Desert View and the East Take a tour of Tusayan Museum and night backcountry trips require a permit for information. Walk the 1.3-mile Trail of Entrance is an amazing experience featuring Ruin and view a small, 12th-century with the exception of the dorms and cabins Time along the rim between Verkamp’s stunning overlooks. ancestral Anasazi pueblo. Its displays at Phantom Ranch.

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Like many of America’s national parks, In September 1991, significant prog- Grand Canyon National Park is in danger ress was made in reducing air pollution of becoming a victim of its own popularity. with the signing of a historic agreement In 1919, during its first year as a national between Grand Canyon Trust and the park, fewer than 45,000 people visited. owners of the Navajo Generating Sta- As the park celebrates its centennial in tion, which reduced sulfur emissions by 2019, over 6 million people will visit. It is 90 percent. important to minimize our environmental Efforts are paying off and regulators impact on the park in order to protect it. are working with industry, environmen- tal groups and the public to find better AIR POLLUTION ways of reducing pollution. In 1977, Despite the air here being some of the Congress selected special areas like cleanest in the United States, air pollu- Grand Canyon to receive the highest de- tion from faraway cities, smelters and gree of protection from air pollution by neighboring power plants continues setting a goal to clean all human-caused to reduce visibility at Grand Canyon to haze from these landscapes. 40 percent below natural levels. WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS The National Park Service (NPS) has WHAT YOU CAN DO installed 18 water bottle filling stations throughout Grand Canyon National Park. AD Pack out what you pack in. Dispose The filling stations are being placed in of waste properly and use recyclable high traffic areas on both rims of the supplies. park as part of a green initiative on be- Don’t feed the animals. When wild ani- half of the NPS. Plastic bottles can take hundreds of mals cease to find their own food, they are years to biodegrade and are a major no longer part of the balance of nature. source of litter. By drinking from a reus- Stay on established trails. By taking able bottle, visitors keep trash out of the shortcuts you may get lost, and you can park and waste stream. Visitors now have damage vegetation and cause erosion. free and easy access to Grand Canyon Camping. Obey park regulations and spring water and are encouraged to bring a refillable bottle. Park stores sell reusable camp only in designated camping areas. bottles for as little as $2.50; they make a Recycling. Dispose of your recyclable re- wonderful souvenir and help the environ- fuse in the specially marked recycling bins. ment. All of the water bottle filling sta- Water. You are urged to be conservative tions are fully operational; select fountains in using water (although be sure to drink will feature a spigot. Finding clean, porta- enough of it). ble water in the park has never been eas- ier. Do your part to keep the park clean.

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Grand Canyon was carved over millions structed in A.D. 1185. The Spanish word of years and has been significant to humans pueblo, meaning “town,” referred to the since its discovery. The Paiutes call the pla- apartment-style masonry compounds the teau that the canyon cuts through Kaibab, ancestral Puebloans excelled in building. or “Mountain Lying Down.” John Wesley Some anthropologists speculate that Powell was the first American to consis- a prolonged drought, in conjunction with tently use and publish the name, “Grand over-utilization of natural resources, led Canyon,” in the 1870s. No matter what the ancestral Puebloans to leave Grand name it is called, Grand Canyon is awe-in- Canyon by the early 1200s. They moved spiring for all who behold it. east to the lands of the Western Pueblos, where their descendants—the Hopi of NATIVE AMERICANS Arizona and the Zuni of New Mexico— About 12,000 years ago, paleo-hunters continue many of the traditions of their chased big game in the Southwest. They ancestors. were followed by hunter-gatherers of the Desert Archaic culture who inhabited NATIVE NEWCOMERS Grand Canyon until about 1,000 B.C. In the 1300s, a new hunter-gatherer The introduction of agriculture allowed tribe, the Cerbat, moved into Grand family groups to settle in one place by sup- Canyon. Descendants of these people plementing game and native plants with make up the Hualapai and Havasupai cultivated corn. By A.D. 500, a new culture tribes which occupy reservations in the group, named the “Basketmakers” for their western canyon. finely woven baskets, sandals and other tex- Archaeological evidence suggests that tiles, inhabited Grand Canyon. They lived in the last Native Americans to arrive at semi-subterranean pit houses and rock shel- Grand Canyon were the Navajo, or the ters and hunted deer, rabbits and bighorn Diné (Athabascan people related to the sheep. They supplemented their diet of wild Apache), who moved here from the North- foods with corn and squash. west around A.D. 1400. The ­Navajo were Between 1,200 and 700 years ago, hunter-gatherers who learned ­agriculture the ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) people from the Pueblos and later obtained horses took center stage in the cultural history of and sheep from Spanish settlers. Raiding Grand Canyon. Mostly sedentary, ances- was a key component to their lifestyle, tral Puebloans made their living primarily which combined with their adaptability, al- through agriculture. They lived in small and lowed them to dominate the region. Today, large villages of above-ground stone houses after centuries of sporadic inter-tribal con- using subterranean structures (kivas) for flict as well as clashes with new Spanish, ritual and community purposes. Mexican and Anglo arrivals, the Navajo rep- About 4,000 ancestral Puebloan sites resent the largest Native American tribe in have been found within park boundaries, the United States. Their reservation abuts including Tusayan Ruin, which was con- the eastern section of the canyon.

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NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLE & THEIR CRAFTS NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLE & THEIR CRAFTS (CONTINUED)

celebrated basketry, which evolved from Bridge in Glen Canyon, dinosaur tracks near hunter-gatherer traditions, and their exquisite Moenave, Grand Falls and Window Rock dolls. In strikingly modern contrast, the Sky- (Navajo Tribal Headquarters). The Navajo are walk, managed by the Hualapai­ Tribe and famous for their finely woven rugs, silver and located on tribal lands, allows visitors to ven- turquoise jewelry and sand paintings. Contact ture out on a horseshoe-shaped steel frame the Navajo Nation Historic Preservation From left: Hopi Buffalo Dancers (1905); Havasupai man with Wikiup (ca. 1901), Navajo Child with glass floor and sides that projects about Department, P.O. Box 4950, Window Rock, in wrap (ca.1905) and a Navajo Shaman (1872-85). There are five reservations near the park, all a great trip for travelers interested in learning about Native American culture. 70 feet from the canyon rim. The Skywalk AZ 86515; (928) 871-7198. Or conact the is part of several different tour packages at Navajo Tourism Department, P.O. Box 663, The Native American communities pai is accessible on foot, on horseback or via Grand Canyon West. Contact the Hualapai Window Rock, AZ 86515; call (928) 810-8501; ­surrounding the Grand Canyon actively main- helicopter. Tribal Council, P.O. Box 179, Peach Springs, or visit discovernavajo.com. tain their ancient cultures and traditions. They AZ 86434; visit grandcanyonskywalk.com have long been associated with exquisite HOPI or call (928) 769-2216 for more information. KAIBAB BAND OF PAIUTE INDIANS but functional crafts that reflect their close The Hopi are peaceful farmers directly de- The Kaibab-Paiutes live north of Grand Can- ties with nature. Fine collectibles created by scended from the ancestral Puebloans (Ana- NAVAJO yon on the Arizona Strip. Their reservation native artisans began to be marketed to out- sazi). Their lifestyle on the mesas is typical of Some Navajo continue to live in traditional lies adjacent to Pipe Spring National Monu- siders in the 1880s through places such as other Pueblo villages. Considered the most six- or eight-sided houses, known as ment, a historic western ranching operation Hubbell Trading Post on the Navajo Reserva- adept dryland farmers in the world, they grow hogans, and raise sheep, goats and corn. built up around an 1870 fortified dwelling. tion (still an active trading post that is famous corn in mostly non-irrigated plots (depend- The 16-million acre Navajo Reservation, The hunter-gatherer origins of the Paiutes for its Ganado red blankets). ing on the summer rains) at the base of the which begins near the East Entrance of the are most evident in their prized “wedding Any of the five reservations close to Grand mesas. The small Hopi Reservation is con- park, is the largest in the country. Some of baskets” and other basketry. Contact the Canyon make a fascinating day trip for adven- centrated in Pueblos on three mesas in north- the numerous scenic and historic attractions Kaibab-Paiute Tribal Council, Tribal Affairs turous travelers. Most reservations welcome eastern Arizona and is completely surrounded are Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, Building, HC 65 Box 2, Fredonia, AZ 86022; visitors who are interested in learning about by the Navajo­ Reservation. Little Colorado River Gorge, Rainbow or call (928) 643-7245 for more information. their culture and who show respect for pri- Old Oraibi has been occupied since A.D. vacy and property. 1150, making it one of America’s oldest con- tinuously inhabited villages. The Hopi are Today, there are 11 American Indian are archaeological sites, shrines, resource HAVASUPAI renowned for their silverwork, baskets, elabo- tribes with ancestral ties to Grand Canyon locations, seeps, springs and animals that The Havasupai, or “People of the rately designed pottery and kachinas–wooden National Park. The Havasupai, Hopi, Huala- are viewed by the affiliated tribes as tradi- Blue-Green Waters,” live in Havasu Can- spirit dolls used in their ceremonies. Contact pai, Navajo, Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians, tional or sacred in their importance. yon, a tributary of the Grand Canyon. They the Hopi Tribal Council, P.O. Box 123, Kykots- Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, Las Vegas Pai- continue to farm as they have for centuries, movi, AZ 86039; or call (928) 734-2441 or visit ute, Moapa Band of Paiute Indians, San THE SPANISH but also welcome visitors to their reserva- hopi-nsn.gov for more information. Note: Pho- Juan Southern Paiute, Yavapai-Apache and In 1540, a Spanish nobleman, Francisco tion. The waterfalls near Havasu Creek and tography is not allowed on the reservation. the Pueblo of Zuni all work with NPS staff Vásquez de Coronado, led the first expe- the annual Peach Festival in August are both to identify and monitor a multitude of park dition of Europeans from Mexico into the popular destinations. Contact Havasupai HUALAPAI resources. The entire canyon, from rim to Southwest in search of the fabled Seven Tourist Enterprise, Supai, AZ 86435; for more The Hualapai live just south of the western rim, has been designated as a Traditional Cities of Cibola that were reputed to contain information call (928) 448-2141 (tourist of- portion of the national park. Farming, cattle Cultural Property. This means the can- great riches. While Coronado continued on fice/campground) or (928) 448-2111 (lodge) raising, forestry and tourism are their primary yon plays an active role in the historically to modern-day New Mexico (perhaps as far or visit theofficialhavasupaitribe.com. Su- occupations. They are best known for their rooted beliefs, customs and practices of as Kansas), he dispatched Garcia Lopez de the affiliated tribes. Within the park, there Cárdenas and several men northward. With

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the help of Hopi guides, Cárdenas became U.S. Bureau of American Ethnology, now the first European to see Grand Canyon, the Department of Anthropology at the Pick your park and start your adventure! but the Spaniard left frustrated—unable to Smithsonian Institution’s National Mu- cross the impassable void. Coronado and seum of Natural History, and also negoti- his men returned to Mexico empty-handed, ated Native American peace treaties for where their lack of success on behalf of the the government. Spanish Crown led to their court-martial. HIKE | BIKE | CAMP | RV | CABINS | FISH | BOAT | LAKES | RIVERS | HISTORIC SITES THE CANYON BOOMS AMERICA’S WESTWARD In the late 1800s, the government pro- EXPANSION moted the West as a land of abundant re- When the Santa Fe Trail, linking Missouri sources. The discovery of zinc, copper and to New Mexico, opened to east-west trade lead in Grand Canyon led miners to stake in 1821, intrepid fur trappers, traders and claims. Extraction and transportation of ore fortune hunters traveled through the region from the canyon proved difficult, and some en route to California. In 1848, much of the miners abandoned their claims in order to Southwest was ceded to the United States pursue a more lucrative, less dangerous Explore... following the war with Mexico, leading the option: tourism government to dispatch army surveyors to MORE! chart the unknown southwestern territory. FRED HARVEY COMPANY

ALAMO LAKE STATE PARK ALAMO LAKE STATE AZStateParks.com | 877-MYPARKS The year 1857 brought a U.S. Army survey In the early 1900s, Fred Harvey started party led by Lieutenant Joseph Ives to ex- providing the finest visitor services on any plore Grand Canyon region. In his 1858 re- public land. The El Tovar Hotel, designed port, Ives was pessimistic. by Charles Whittlesey, and built by Santa Fe Railway, opened in 1905. The Fred Har- JOHN WESLEY POWELL vey Company first hired Mary Elizabeth In 1869, Major John Wesley Powell, a Jane Colter as an interior decorator, but PRESERVING OUR PAST. one-armed Civil War veteran, and his nine she also took on the responsibility for the PROTECTING OUR FUTURE. companions became the first European- architecture of many of the buildings. Col- American men to journey 1,000 miles on ter remained with the company until 1948. the Green and Colorado River from Wyo- ming through Grand Canyon. Powell and NATIONAL PARK STATUS his party braved dangerous rapids, searing The 1906 Act for the Preservation of heat, sinking morale and the loss of three American Antiquities helped President The- men to complete their remarkable feat. odore Roosevelt make part of Grand Can- Powell’s notes on the trip, and a second yon a national monument in 1908. In 1919, expedition, provided invaluable information Congress passed a bill allowing for the about one of the last unexplored areas of expansion to a national park. Current park the United States. Like John Muir, Pow- boundaries were established in 1975, when ell was one of a distinctive 19th-century Marble Canyon and Grand Canyon national breed. He advocated wise use of water monuments were joined to the park. Grand in the West and defended American In- Canyon was named a World Heritage Site dian rights. He was instrumental in found- in 1979 in recognition of the universal value npca.org ing the U.S. Geological Survey and the of its exceptional natural resources.

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THINGS TO DO Trailhead to the railroad depot. A sec- several air tour companies operating out tion of the Greenway just east of Hermits of Grand Canyon Airport in ­Tusayan. Con- Rest is open to bicycles and pedestrians. tact the transportation desks of Bright The South Rim of the park is open all fore sunrise to after sunset. Parking your Be sure to take a map with you to deter- Angel, Maswik and Yavapai lodges; the year. Each season has its own mood and car and riding the shuttle is the easiest mine which roads you would like to take concierge at El Tovar Hotel; call (928) activities. No matter what time of year you way to explore the South Rim area. Check while biking. 638-2631 ext. 6015 or visit www.az- decide to visit the park, there is always the South Rim Pocket Map and Services dot.gov/about/GrandCanyonAirport/ something to see. Check out what there is Guide for shuttle information. GREENWAY TRAIL tour-operators. to do in each season in Grand Canyon, as Part of the Greenway Trail leads from well as its unique features. TUSAYAN RUIN SELF-GUIDING TRAIL the South Kaibab Trailhead to the railway GO RIDE A MULE Starting at the museum, take an enter- depot in the Historic District. This paved Mule rides into the canyon have been taining or informative tour with a ranger or trail, designed to accommodate pedestri- popular since the Bright Angel Trail follow a self-guiding trail through the re- ans, bicyclists and visitors using wheel- opened to tourists in 1891. To take a mains of a 12th-century ancestral Puebloan chairs, parallels the main park road. mule trip, you must be in good shape, SPRING, SUMMER (Anasazi) village. Another 2.3-mile segment provides a bike not visibly pregnant and taller than 4 feet & FALL path between The Abyss and Hermits Rest. 9 inches. Riders must weigh less than PARK MOTORCOACH TOURS It is accessible by shuttle buses equipped 200 pounds for the Phantom Ranch ride When spring arrives in the high country, GCNPL has operated motorcoach sight- with bicycle racks or visitors can ride on and under 225 pounds for the Canyon a trip into the canyon brings desert warmth seeing tours in the southwest since the the Hermit Road from the Village out to the Vistas Mule Ride, and speak and under- and colorful wildflowers that bloom as early 1900s. Experienced and entertaining Greenway. stand English. Reservations are essential early as March. Warm summer days are guides chauffeur visitors to major view- A new bicycle path stretches 6.6 miles as mule rides can be booked well in ad- busy with excitement as people from ev- points along the rim of Grand Canyon in mo- between the gateway community of Tu- vance, but visitors may place their names ery corner of the Earth visit Grand Canyon. torcoaches and vans. Wheelchair-accessible sayan and Grand Canyon Visitor Center. on a daily waiting list for cancellations. Warm temperatures continue well into fall, motorcoaches are available by prior arrange- The route connects to Trailer Village and For further information, check at Bright but nights are cooler. ment. Please call (888) 297-2757 or stop by Mather Campground. Angel Lodge transportation desk or call the transportation desks in the Bright Angel (888) 297-PARKS (297-2757). YAVAPAI GEOLOGY MUSEUM and Maswik, or the desk in El Tovar. FISHING This visitor center features great views The best time of year to fish in Grand Can- GRAND CANYON IMAX THEATER of the canyon and a variety of ranger-led BICYCLING yon section of the Colorado River is in the fall If you are looking for a great way to take programs, such as talks about Grand Can- Bicycle rentals are available seasonally and winter, and anglers should be prepared a break from the heat and sunshine, the yon’s geology and wildlife. It also features from Bright Angel Bicycles near Grand for a long, two-day round-trip hike to the river. National Geographic IMAX Theater pres- exhibits on geology and how the canyon Canyon Visitor Center. Bicycles are allowed Arizona state fishing licenses are required for ents Grand Canyon—The Hidden Secrets, was formed. on the same roads that are open to other any fishing in the park. Ask at the General a 34-minute film that takes you on a trip vehicles. By Arizona law, bicyclists must Store in Market Plaza, which also carries trout through time. GRAND CANYON VILLAGE follow the same regulations as other ve- stamps (required for all trout fishing). Fishing Learn about ancient Native American in- SHUTTLE SERVICE hicles and should always ride on the right is also available at Lees Ferry, where the park habitants and Spanish explorers, who were Hop on one of the free shuttles that with the flow of traffic. Bicyclists must pull officially begins; you can drive right up to the the first Europeans to discover Grand Can- runs along the rim, from Hermits Rest off the road and dismount their bicycles river. For current fees and regulations, please yon; join Major John Wesley Powell on his to Yaki Point. The shuttle system serves when shuttle buses are attempting to call (928) 638-2262. journey down the Colorado River in 1869; most viewpoints, trailheads, businesses, pass. Bicycles are not allowed on any pe- and soar over cliffs for majestic views of campgrounds and visitor centers in be- destrian paths, including the Rim Trail. HELICOPTER AND AIR TOURS Grand Canyon. tween, as well as Tusayan. The shuttle Bicycles are permitted on the paved Aerial tours of Grand Canyon by small Hourly shows run daily year-round: operates with frequent service from be- Greenway Trails from the South Kaibab plane or helicopter are offered daily by 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., March through Oc-

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tober; 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., November at 8 p.m. Park rangers offer constellation through February. Facilities include the Na- tours at 9, 9:30 and 10 p.m. Amateur as-

tional Geographic gift shop, the National tronomers volunteer to give free programs Shutterstock Geographic photo exhibit and the National and free telescope viewing for visitors. Park Service desk, which sells Grand Can- The star party is free and held on both yon National Park Passes. the South Rim and the North Rim. Res- The food court offers a Pizza Hut Ex- ervations are not required. It is important press. The National Geographic Visitor to wear warm clothing because the tem- Center is located on Highway 64 south of perature drops quickly after sunset. For the park entrance. For more information, more information, visit nps.gov/grca/ please contact National Geographic Visitor planyourvisit/grand-canyon-star-party Center—Grand Canyon IMAX Theater, P.O. Box 3309, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023; or call (928) 638-4629.

SMOOTH WATER RAFT TRIP WINTER Nothing beats a float down the Colo- When most people think of Grand Can- rado River from below Glen Canyon Dam yon, few envision snow or cooler tem- Havasu Falls is a literal oasis in the middle of the desert. The 10-mile hike to the falls requires a to Lees Ferry. These trips start either peratures. When the canyon is covered in permit from the Havasupai tribe. from Page, Arizona, or with transporta- a mantle of white, the rim tempts cross- tion from the South Rim. Please call country skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts. Canyon Village. The distance from trail- (888) 522-6644 for rafting information The winter is as good of a time as any to head to the falls is a 10-mile hike, which and to make reservations. For a round- get out and explore everything the park requires a permit from the Havasupai trip ride from the South Rim please call has to offer. Some South Rim lodges offer OUTSIDE THE PARK tribe. Tours are the best way to see the (866) 235-9422 or (888) 297-2757. reduced winter rates and packages. The falls. Entry to the falls can be denied if North Rim area is closed in the winter. ANTELOPE CANYON flooding has occurred so be sure to check GRAND CANYON STAR PARTY Located on the Navajo Reservation, An- before you leave. Call (928) 448-2121 or AND NIGHT SKY PROGRAM VISITOR SERVICES telope Canyon is one of the most photo- visit www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/ Away from large populated cities, the All roads to the South Rim remain open graphed slot canyons in the West. It is an havasupai.htm Colorado Plateau is home to one of the few year-round and complete services, ac- approximately two-hour drive, and worth remaining areas of natural darkness. The ab- tivities and tours are available, weather the trip. For more information, call (928) GRAND CANYON SKYWALK sence of light pollution creates ideal condi- ­permitting. Advance hotel reservations 810-8501 or visit navajonationparks.org. Located on the Hualapai Indian Reser- tions for stargazing. Our dark skies are under are still advisable despite this being the vation, the Skywalk gives visitors an op- threat; however, and reducing light pollution least busy season at the park. This is espe- HAVASU FALLS portunity to stand 4,000 feet above the is critical to keeping natural lightscapes. The cially true during the holiday season, when Cascading over rocks and into stunning Colorado River. With glass floors and walls, NPS runs the Night Sky Program to moni- crowds are larger. turquoise waters, Havasu Falls is an oasis the Skywalk extends 70 feet over the can- tor dark night skies and keep light pollution in the middle of the desert. Havasu Falls yon and simulates the feeling of floating. in check. PARK PROGRAMS sits on the Havasupai Reservation and The Skywalk is located 250 miles away To give visitors a chance to experience Different guided tours and programs are is sacred to those who live on the land. from the South Rim of Grand Canyon National spectacular views, Grand Canyon holds an offered in Grand Canyon during the winter Havasupai means “people of the blue- Park. Purchase tickets online. Consult the annual Star Party. The event will run from as opposed to the summer. See posters green waters,” a fitting name connected website for directions; GPS is often unreliable. June 22-29, 2019, and the program al- within the park or visit nps.gov/grca/plan- to the surrounding beauty. The trailhead For information, call (888) 868-9378 or visit lows visitors to view a slideshow, starting yourvisit/ranger-program.htm. to the falls is over 200 miles from Grand grandcanyonskywalk.com.

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CAMPING GRAND CANYON CAMPGROUNDS

Campers have their personal choice of fragile; therefore hikers are urged to follow two NPS campgrounds and one RV camp- “Leave No Trace” principles. ground on the South Rim. There are also Fires are allowed in grills in rim camp- Campground Months open • Location numerous primitive backcountry camp- grounds, but wood gathering is not al- FEE NUMBER OF SITES HOOKUPS TOILETS SITES GROUP SHOWERS grounds, and two other campgrounds lo- lowed. Fires may be prohibited during ON THE RIM cated just outside the park. the driest early summer weeks. Purchase Mather $18/ Year-round reservations Mar 1-Nov 19 • wood or charcoal at Canyon Village Mar- $50 for 329 • • • One mile southwest of the Grand group sites PARK REGULATIONS ket. Open fires are strictly prohibited in Canyon Visitor Center Store your food and any attractive-smell- the backcountry because of the danger of Desert View - ing items (such as shampoo, toothpaste and wildfires. Charcoal and ash also take hun- Mid-May to Mid-October • $12 50 • soap) safely out of reach of animals, either dreds of years to disintegrate in the arid 25 miles east of the visitor center in your car on the rim or by placing items in environment. Always pack out your own - a backpack and hanging them in the back- trash and any other litter you find. Trailer Village 44 to $56 80 • • • Year-round • Adjacent to Mather country. If you are in an established back- country campground, store your food and BACKCOUNTRY PERMITS BACKCOUNTRY* utensils in the provided ammo cans or hang Overnight visitors to backcountry areas Indian Garden from poles if available. on or below the rim (except for those with permit 16 Year-round • 4.5 miles from the South Rim Bright required • • Camping outside designated camping reservations at Phantom Ranch) must Angel trailhead, 3,040 feet below the rim. areas is prohibited and may result in a sub- first obtain a backcountry permit from the stantial fine. The canyon ecosystem is very Backcountry Information Center, located Cottonwood permit 12 east of Maswik Lodge. Permits cost $10 Year-round • 16.6 miles from the South Rim required • • Bright Angel trailhead on North Kaibab Trail. plus $8 per person or stock animal per night camped below the rim, or $8 per Bright Angel permit Shutterstock group per night camped above the rim. 30 Year-round • 9.3 miles from the Bright Angel required • • Reservations are necessary for the more trailhead just south of Phantom Ranch. popular camping sites on the Bright An- OUTSIDE THE PARK gel and North Kaibab trails. For your own safety, let a family member or friend know Camper Village Year-round • Tusayan, AZ 17 to $56 29 • • • • your itinerary before you depart. 10 miles south of Grand Canyon Village. Day hikes do not require a permit. Sub- mit permit requests in person at the of- Ten-X 10/tent; April 10 to October 29, 2017 • $75 to $125 72 • • fice, by mail, or by fax to (928) 638-2125. Two miles south of Tusayan. group rate Telephone reservations are not accepted. Rates are subject to change. Tax and utility fees may apply. Please have alternative routes or dates *A backcountry permit ($10 plus $8 per person or stock animal per night camped below the rim planned as your first choices may not be and $8 per group per night camped above the rim) is required for all overnight backcountry use available. For more information about trav- with the exception of a stay at the Phantom Ranch dorms or cabins. For permit requests, call eling to the backcountry visit nps.gov/ (928) 638‑7875. If you arrive without a permit, go directly to the Backcountry Information Center grca/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm. (open 8 a.m. to noon; 1 to 5 p.m. MST). Visit nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm for The Backcountry Information Center can Rest up for your adventure at campgrounds more information. along the North and South Rims. also provide detailed trail information.

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WALKING & HIKING When choosing a trail, don’t overesti- difficult than expected. Always stay on the mate your capabilities–you are responsible trail and never shortcut switchbacks. If you for your own safety as well as the safety encounter a mule, remember that they The descent into Grand Canyon pres- PERMITS of everyone else in your party. Once you have the right of way. Step off the trail on ents a thrilling trip back in time, offer- Permits for overnight backcountry hikes decide on the trail you’re going to hike, the uphill side away from the edge. ing views of up to 1.8 billion years of are available from the Backcountry Infor- you can begin to prepare. Know what Don’t forget to take a 10-minute the Earth’s evolution. The two geo- mation Center. Please see the “Camping” your destination will be and how you’ll get break every hour and drink and eat of- logic eras span the ages of the rocks, chapter for more information. there. Identify where water is available ten. Always keep it slow—if you can not just the age of the erosion that cre- throughout your hike, and make sure to get talk while you hike, you’re going at the ated the canyon. Excellent maps and PLAN AHEAD the weather forecast on the day of your right speed. It will take you longer to hike trail pamphlets are available at visitor To have a safe and enjoyable hike, it’s im- trip. Never plan to hike alone and always back up the canyon than it will to hike centers and park stores. This is just a portant to plan ahead. Preparation, self-reli- inform someone of your itinerary before down. Prepare one-third of your time to sample of how you can enjoy the can- ance and good choices are crucial to ensure you head out. hike down the canyon, and two-thirds yon on foot. you don’t run into any danger during your hike. to hike up. TRAIL SAFETY If you have medical issues, limit both It’s important to remember you’ll be hik- your exertion and your exposure to the SOUTH RIM WALKING & HIKING TRAILS ing at high elevation in hot, dry desert con- heat. The altitude, strenuous climbing, Roundtrip ditions with steep climbs. If you’re hiking dehydration and intense heat of Grand Trail Distance Elevation into the canyon, be conservative in planning Canyon can combine to make medical Trailhead Difficulty Gain Description your hike—most people who hike in the problems worse. Stay within your training, Rim Trail 13 miles ­7,200 feet Extending from the South Kaibab Trailhead off Any point in the one way Level Desert View Drive west to ­Hermits Rest, this canyon for the first time report it was more physical limitations and abilities. village/­Hermit Road Easy excellent walking trail offers quiet views of the scenic ­inner canyon. Nearby shuttle bus stops let you walk as long as you like and shuttle back. Bright Angel Trail Up to 6,840 feet This maintained trail follows­ switchbacks West of Bright 18 miles –4,440 feet through the several rock layers to ­Indian Garden Angel Lodge Difficult Campground and the ­Inner Gorge. A detour on the Plateau Point Trail ­allows a dramatic­ gorge overlook. Overnight hike requires a backcountry­ permit. South Kaibab Trail Up to 7,200 feet This trail is one of the few in the park that One mile south of Yaki 12.6 miles –4,780 feet follows a ridge rather than side canyons. It is Point on Yaki Point Difficult steep with no water, ­dropping 5,000 feet in Road, by shuttle bus 6.3 miles, and crosses the Kaibab Suspension only (Orange/Kaibab Bridge en route to Phantom Ranch/Bright Angel Rim Route) Campground. Overnight hike ­requires a back­ country permit. Hermit Trail 19.4 miles 6,640 feet This unmaintained route leads from the canyon 500 feet west of Difficult –4,340 feet rim all the way to the Colorado­ River, and ­Hermits Rest includes views of Hermit Gorge, the remains of Hermit Camp and Santa Maria Spring. Overnight hike requires a backcountry permit. Grandview Trail Up to 6 7,400 feet This trail descends onto Horseshoe Mesa Grandview Point on miles –2,500 feet where you can see remnants of Pete Berry’s Desert View Drive Strenuous mining operation as well as the blue ­copper ores that the Hopi once gathered for paint.

38 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK | | GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK 39 PLAN YOUR VISIT NATURE & WILDLIFE NATURE & WILDLIFE Shutterstock Grand Canyon ranges from an elevation From the edges of the pinyon-juniper of 1,100 feet along the river at the canyon’s woodlands to the canyon bottoms, the western end to nearly 9,000 feet on the aridity, soils, elevation and other factors North Rim. This substantial elevation range combine to create the perfect environ- provides suitable conditions for a variety of ment for desert scrub vegetation, which habitats, from desert scrub and lush riparian covers more than half the park’s area. areas at the bottom of the canyon, to the ma- Characteristic desert scrub species in- jestic forests of the rims. clude banana yucca, with fibers used to make sandals and clothing; agave, which FLORA sends up a towering, conspicuous stalk The park provides a home to over 1,750 with yellow flowers; barrel cactus, with plant species, an incredible diversity in what their dangerously long spines; and ephe- might first appear to be a dry, rocky, chal- dra, which appears completely leaf-less. lenging place to survive. Spring and summer rains often cause Spruce-fir and mixed conifer forests park areas to erupt in color, highlighted dominate the park’s North Rim. Although by tips of ocotillo’s bright reddish-orange Elk and mule deer, seen on the South Rim, should be watched from a safe distance. evergreens dominate the area, it is also flowers. The yellows and pinks of the En- home to some deciduous species, includ- gelmann’s prickly pear, beavertail cac- Other park residents include coyotes, air. The bird can carry away astonishingly ing the quaking aspen, which brighten the tus and grizzly bear cactus are among ring-tail cats, mule deer, bobcats, large prey, including bighorn lambs. fall landscape. the most vivid plants within the inner can- mountain lions, wild turkeys, even nu- The over 20 species of desert lizards Ponderosa pine forests are prominent yon landscape. Look for bright-red Indian merous smaller animals and more than living here are able to tolerate higher tem- on the South Rim and at lower elevations paintbrush, soft pinkish-white mariposa 370 species of birds. peratures than snakes, but are frequently on the North Rim. After years of suppress- lilies, yellow desert senna and pinkish- Desert bighorn sheep are shy, sure- unable to bear sizzling temperatures in the ing the natural fires in these forests, park purple four o’clock along the trails. footed creatures that are able to move at inner gorge. The chuckwalla is the larg- managers are now restoring them through On the rim, look for purple asters, will around the seemingly inaccessible est and most distinctive of them. You may planned fires and manual tree thinning. yellow sunflowers, golden western ledges and outcroppings of the canyon also come across a short-horned lizard or These efforts create more open, healthier wallflowers, orange globemallow, red between river and rim. They forage along a banded western collared lizard. and natural forests, with grasses, forbs and blue penstemon, white candytuft the river and among the rocks from river and shrubs thriving below the trees. In the and hundreds of other wildflowers. to rim in search of vegetation that pros- DO NOT FEED ANIMALS fall, gambel oak are visible in the under- pers in soil pockets. Although animals sometimes appear story as their leaves turn orange and yel- ANIMALS Ten types of hawks and eagles have cute, it is crucial that visitors not feed or low, and throughout the year the flower On the South Rim, you’ll more than been seen in the park, but the one most approach them. Feeding animals can po- and seed stalks of a variety of grasses likely encounter the rock squirrel and visible is the red-tailed hawk, which tentially make them sick and dependent on glisten in the sunlight attracting a diversity large tassel-eared Abert squirrel. On the patrols the airways, buoyed along by humans. When animals lose their natural of wildlife. North Rim, you may see a Kaibab squir- air currents. fear of people, they are more inclined to Pinyon-juniper woodlands occur on rel, which lives only in the ponderosa The cliffs of Grand Canyon are some- approach you. both the South and North Rims of the pine forests of the Kaibab Plateau and on times home to the magnificent golden Always keep your distance from wildlife. park, and extend into the canyon to about nearby Mount Trumbull. This rare species eagle, a powerful apex predator. The ea- If frightened or threatened, animals will de- 4,000 feet, covering nearly one-third of has a distinct charcoal-gray body, a white gle uses its excellent eyesight to hunt for fend themselves. This can result in human the park’s total acreage. tail and a tuft of fur on the top of each ear. small rodents from hundreds of feet in the injury or damage to vehicles.

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WATCHABLE WILDLIFE LODGING & DINING

After an active day exploring Grand GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Canyon, visitors can relax at any of the LODGES LODGING & DINING park’s 900-plus rooms, cabins and suites. El Tovar Hotel is the architectural crown Choose from among three historic lodg- jewel of Grand Canyon and some of the 1 2 3 ing establishments and four motel- best architecture in a national park. The hotel style lodges, all with complimentary is constructed of native stone and Oregon WiFi in the lobbies. Food service is available pine to resemble European hunting lodges. in or near all lodges. Advance reservations Designed by Charles Whittlesey to com- are suggested, and may be made up to 13 plement the wonder of the canyon, it is ap- months prior to your planned arrival. propriately a registered National Historic Grand Canyon National Park Lodges (GC- Landmar. The El Tovar Dining Room is a NPL) and Delaware North Parks and Resorts world-renowned restaurant that offers fine 4 5 6 offer visitors a variety of quality dining options, dining with spectacular canyon views. For 1 Bobcat (lynx rufux) ears are pointy and black- 4 Desert Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis nel- catering to every taste and budget. From lighter fare and a full bar, head to the El Tovar tipped with black hair tufts spiking upward. The soni) are a subspecies of bighorn sheep that resides April through October, avoid waiting times by Lounge. bobcat is named for its bobbed tail. These ani- throughout the Southwest. Unlike their cousins, dining early. Elegant or simple buffet-style and Bright Angel Lodge, located on the site mals are active at twilight and dawn, but shift they can go extended periods of time without wa- set menu banquets can be arranged for of the historic Bright Angel Camp on the to a diurnal schedule in winter to sync with the ter. Their unusual padded hooves allow them to large groups. South Rim is a Registered National Historic activity of its prey. Bobcats roam two to seven climb steep and rocky terrain quickly and grace- For reservations at GCNPL properties Landmark. This log and native stone lodge miles at a time, along a habitual route in search fully—especially when escaping from predators. • and restaurants, call (888) 297-2757 or and rustic cabins were designed by Mary of food. • Weight 20 lbs Length 2–4 ft • Active Weight 150–200 lbs • Height 5–6 ft • Active year- (303) 297-2757 or make reservations at Elizabeth Jane Colter. year-round. Photo: Shutterstock round. Photo: Shutterstock grandcanyonlodges.com. All facilities The Bright Angel Restaurant is a cozy, are non-smoking. For group rooms (10 or informal spot for moderately priced, whole- 2 California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) 5 Elk (Cervus canadensis) This non-native species more), group train travel and meal arrange- some meals. Cocktails, wine and vegetarian adults have wings that are black with white trian- is larger than mule deer and brown with a tan rump gular markings on the underside. They feed on car- patch. Mule deer are smaller, grey-brown and have ments, contact GCNPL’s Group Sales Of- options are available. Bright Angel Foun- casses and their bald heads and necks keep carrion mule like ears. Elk are most often seen on the South fice at (800) 843-8723. tain serves hot dogs, sandwiches, ice cream from sticking to them. Nearly extinct just a few years Rim and should be avoided. They eat plants and For reservations at Delaware North and cold fountain beverages and is one of ago, condors now soar through the skies along the twigs and are most active at dawn and dusk. Elk can Parks and Resorts properties and restau- the South Rim’s most popular gathering canyon’s rim. • Weight 15–25 lbs • Height 45–55 reach almost twice the weight of a single mule deer. rants, call (877) 404-4611 or book online places. Open seasonally. Cash only. BLD in • Wingspan 9–10 ft • Active year-round, gener- • Weight 325–1,000 lbs • Length 6–8 ft. • Active at visitgrandcanyon.com. Canyon Coffee House offers shade-grown ally near the rim. Photo: Shutterstock year-round. Photo: Shutterstock KEY 3 Coyote (Canis latrans) cries and yips are among 6 Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) inhabit the Breakfast Lobby bar Cable Television the most distinct sounds of the American West. rim and more rugged parts of the park and are dis- Smaller than wolves, coyotes are very successful tinct because of their mule-like ears, from which Lunch Bicycle rental Free Wi-Fi predators, but are also very opportunistic, eating they earned their name. These herbivores feed on Dinner Tour & Activities desk Wheelchair Access small mammals, reptiles, insects and fruit. They are plants and twigs, and are active at dusk, dawn and Open in winter General Store Outside the Park capable of killing significantly larger animals when night. Mule deer leap and bound, landing on all fours they hunt in packs. • Weight 20–30 lbs • Length simultaneously. • Weight 70–475 lbs • Length Reservations suggested ATM Medical Clinic 3–4.5 ft • Active year-round. Photo: Shutterstock 4–7.5 ft • Active year-round. Photo: Shutterstock Lounge Pool Service Station

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Xanterra just a short walk from the rim. Maswik South Lodge is scheduled to be removed and replaced with a new lodge in 2019. Grand Canyon National Park’s North FEES AND PASSES Check www.grandcanyonlodges.com Rim is located in northern Arizona, 220 See a complete list of fees and passes in for updates Maswik Food Court serves miles by road from the South Rim. Its visi- the “Plan Your Visit” chapter. cafeteria-style food from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. tation is only one-tenth that of the South The Maswik Pizza Pub serves pizza, sal- Rim; however, it is certainly within reach. VISITOR CENTER ads, soft drinks, a selection of draft beer, Take the scenic Kaibab Plateau-North Rim The NPS North Rim Visitor Center is ad- bottled beer and wine in the evenings. Fea- Parkway (Route 67) leaving U.S. 89A at jacent to Grand Canyon Lodge. There are tures large screen TVs for watching sport- the junction at Jacob Lake. This road fol- exhibits, a bookstore and accessible rest- ing events.BLD lows 43 miles through forests and mead- rooms. Park rangers at the North Rim of- The Bright Angel Lodge and cabins are part of ows to the North Rim of Grand Canyon. fer numerous free, educational activities the Grand Canyon Village National Historic DELAWARE NORTH Highway 67 is closed from the first heavy including nature walks, geology talks and Landmark District. LODGING & DINING snowstorm in November through May 15. evening programs. For general park infor- organic coffee, espresso or cappuccino and Yavapai Lodge is nestled amid the pin- Concession facilities on the North Rim mation, call (928) 638-7888. a selection of fresh continental breakfast yon and juniper forest next to Market Plaza. close on October 15. The entrance into the for those on the go. Open seasonally. B It is the park’s largest lodging facility, com- park closes early morning November 1. PARK NEWSPAPER Bright Angel Bar offers drinks and light fare prised of a main lodge with central regis- For additional information, contact Grand A free guide, the North Rim Pocket from 11 a.m. until closing. LD The Arizona tration and its east and west branches. Canyon National Park at the North Rim. Map and Services Guide, lists services Room serves fine southwestern cuisine with Featuring modern motel-style rooms, Please write: P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, and activities, including times and descrip- views of the canyon. LD the lodges were remodeled in 2015 and AZ 86023; (928) 638-7888. tions of current park programs. Pick up a Open Seasonally, Phantom Ranch is are open seasonally. The Yavapai Lodge located on the canyon floor and offers a Restaurant serves western-style BBQ respite for mule riders and backpackers trav- and other chef-inspired entrées. Stop by

eling on the Bright Angel, North Kaibab or the bar for a beer and smoked BBQ beef Shutterstock South Kaibab trails. Only accessible by mule, sliders, bruschetta or empanadas. The foot or river raft, the Ranch’s cabins were de- Yavapai Tavern has a full bar and also signed by Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter and serves local wine and beer as well as light constructed of wood and uncut river boulders fare. Yavapai Coffee Shop serves great in 1922. Cabin and dormitory accommoda- coffee and offers many health-conscious tions are available and there is a campground options, perfect for before you head out on nearby. The Phantom Ranch Canteen a hike. serves hearty breakfasts, sack lunches, hik- Desert View Trading Post & Deli is er’s stew and steak dinners to adventurous located 25 miles east of Grand Canyon Vil- travelers. Meals must be reserved before lage at Desert View. This self-service cafe- your descent. teria offers hot and cold sandwiches, pizza Hermits Rest Snack Bar, located at the and more.BLD end of Hermit Road, offers beverages, hot Canyon Village Market is located dogs and light snacks.BLD at the General Store in Market Plaza Maswik Lodge is located at the south- and offers chicken dinner to go, hot west end of Grand Canyon Village area. and cold selections, daily specials and Enjoy stunning canyon views from the Grand Canyon Lodge which overlooks the North Kaibab Named for the Hopi kachina who guards vegetarian options.BLD- Trail and Bright Angel Creek as it descends into the depths of the canyon.

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copy of the North Rim guide at park en- Deli in the Pines is also located in in Grand Canyon Lodge complex. It is open eral months in advance, if possible. Write trances or at the visitor center. Information Grand Canyon Lodge complex and is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Forever Resorts, 7501 East McCormick about ranger programs can also be found daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Picnic Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85258; visit at nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit and on lunches may be ordered from the cashier. GROCERIES grandcanyonforever.com or call toll-free posters within the park. Please try to order the day before. Groceries, gifts, camping, hiking and (877) 386-4383. Rough Rider Saloon, open daily from backpacking supplies, and sundries are GETTING TO THE NORTH RIM 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., is located in sold at the General Store, located across POST OFFICE By Air: Delta Connection serves St. Grand Canyon Lodge Complex. from the North Rim Campground. It is A post office is located in Grand Canyon George, Utah, the nearest public transpor- Coffee Shop (in the Rough Rider Sa- open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lodge complex. It is open Monday through tation departure point to the North Rim. loon) offers fine coffees, bagels and Friday 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Stamps Airlines also serve Las Vegas, Nevada, baked goods. Open 5:30 to 10:30 a.m. GUIDED AND SELF-GUIDING TOURS are available in the Gift Shop on weekends. and Flagstaff, Arizona. Pulliam Airport is Grand Canyon North Rim Bright An- Mule trail rides are available. Sched- about as far from the North Rim, but has gel Buffet is available every evening and ules are posted in the lobby of Grand MEDICAL EMERGENCIES daily commercial service. Scenic Airlines includes house smoked brisket, roast Canyon Lodge where tickets may also Dial 911 from a pay phone or residence. also flies to Grand Canyon Airport (10 miles chicken, fresh fish and salad bar. Reserva- be purchased. For advance reserva- Dial 9-911 from your lodge room. from the South Rim). These flights leave tions required for eight or more. For more tions, contact Canyon Trail Rides, P.O. from Boulder City Airport, located ap- information call (928) 638-2611. Box 128, Tropic, UT 84776; or call RELIGIOUS SERVICES proximately 30 minutes from Las ­Vegas. (435) 679-8665. You can also visit See park bulletin boards for days and From southwest destinations, please call canyonrides.com for information on times or visit www.nps.gov/grca/plany- (800) 634-6801. From the South Rim, you schedules and fees. ourvisit/religious-services.htm for more can take a shuttle to the North Rim. VISITOR SERVICES information. By Van: Rim-to-rim transportation HIKING is available multiple times a day. The Please see the “North Rim Things To SHOWERS AND LAUNDRY vans leave the North Rim and arrive CAMPING Do” chapter for more information. Showers and laundry are located near the at the South Rim in about five hours. Motor homes and trailers up to 35 feet long North Rim Campground. Laundry open daily ­Reservations are required, call Trans Can- can be accommodated at the North Rim Camp- LODGING from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., showers from 7 a.m. yon Shuttle at (928) 638-2820 or Grand ground. A sanitary dump station is available. Grand Canyon Lodge was originally to 8 p.m. Canyon Shuttle. For fees and service There are no hookups. For more information, designed in the 1920s by architect Gilbert dates, visit trans-canyonshuttle.com. see the “North Rim Things To Do” chapter. Stanley Underwood, who also designed SPECIAL SERVICES - By Rental Car: Rental cars are available the famous Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite Some North Rim viewpoints, facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada; Flagstaff, Arizona; GASOLINE AND DIESEL and the lodges at Bryce Canyon and Zion and some trails are wheelchair-accessible, and St. George, Utah. Regular, unleaded and diesel fuel is National Parks. or accessible with assistance. Inquire at available on the access road leading to Underwood’s design burned down in the NPS Visitor Center near the lodge for DINING the North Rim Campground; 24-hour the 1930s and was rebuilt with some an Accessibility Guide. Grand Canyon Lodge Dining Room pumping with credit or debit cards. Five miles changes to the design. is rustic yet elegant and offers superb north of the park boundary, gas and diesel A National Historic Landmark, the lodge WEATHER INFORMATION views of the canyon. The dining room is are available at the North Rim Country Store is an informal and spacious hotel. Con- Please call (928) 638-7888 for more open daily for breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to (except during winter when the road to the structed of massive limestone walls and information. 10 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and North Rim is closed). timbered ceilings, it features dramatic vis- dinner 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Reserva- tas of the canyon and the surrounding area. HAVE A MEMORABLE tions are highly recommended for dinner. GIFTS Accommodations are in heavy demand EXPERIENCE AT THE PARK? A children’s menu is available. For more Gifts and souvenirs, including American In- May through October. Prospective visitors TELL US! information call (928) 638-2611. dian crafts, may be purchased at the gift shop should try to make their reservations sev-

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The extraordinary beauty of Grand Can- the North Rim as well. Roads are unim- yon stirred poetic expression in the Pai- proved and high-clearance vehicles are utes, who called the North Rim plateau recommended. To the west is the Kanab Kaibab, or “Mountain Lying Down.” They Plateau with the spectacular Kanab Can- also named other plateaus of the North yon. Uinkaret Plateau is home to To- Rim Kanab, meaning “Willow,” Uinkaret, roweap Point where, for over 1.2 million or “Place of Pines” and Shivwits, mean- years, molten rock poured over the rim, ing “Whitish Earth” or “Coyote Springs.” coated the canyon walls with lava and The four plateaus run along the North Rim temporarily dammed the river. Hurricane offering a breathtaking array of sights, a Cliffs mark the beginning of the fourth range of geologic features and miles of plateau, the Shivwits. rugged territory to explore. To experience the wonders of the North Kaibab, the easternmost plateau, is Rim, you might begin with a short walk on where Grand Canyon Lodge and major a paved trail from Grand Canyon Lodge trailheads are located. If time allows, ex- to Bright Angel Point, which provides a plore the other, more remote plateaus of spectacular view of the canyon. From this point, you can see and hear Roaring Springs more than 3,000 feet below the rim. It is the sole source of drinking water for both the North and South rims. Roar-

Shutterstock ing Springs begins as snowmelt on the Kaibab Plateau, gushes out of the rocky canyon wall and is then gradually captured and pumped back up to the rims. From Bright Angel Point there are also good views of Bright Angel, Transept and Roaring Springs side canyons. The South Rim and the San Francisco Peaks are visible in the distance. Two driving trips offer spectacular views. Point Imperial, which is 11 miles from Grand Canyon Lodge, is the highest point on either rim. You can see Mount Hayden, Saddle Mountain and you can look, which provides stunning vistas of 9.4-mile round-trip hike to Roaring get a beautiful view of eastern Grand the canyon and the Colorado River. Springs, or a two- to three-day round- Canyon National Park. Cape Royal, 14 You can descend into the canyon by trip trek to Bright Angel Campground, 14 miles from the junction of the Point Im- hiking down the North Kaibab Trail, the miles below the North Rim at the can- perial and Cape Royal roads, is the de- only maintained inner canyon trail from yon’s bottom. The trail may not be open Hike the self-guiding trail from Cape Royal to parture point for a self-guiding trail that the North Rim. It can be a leisurely stroll until mid-May or June. Permits are re- Angels Window Overlook for stunning views of the canyon and the Colorado River. winds its way to Angels Window Over- for a few hundred yards, a strenuous quired for all overnight camping trips.

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The North Rim boasts spectacular scen- at recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777. Grand Canyon. ery on the cool, moist Kaibab Plateau. The North Rim Campground has 83 sites Warm-weather activities include hiking, and can accommodate RVs. camping, photography, wildlife obser- Cottonwood Campground is located vation, pack tours and ranger programs. halfway down the North Kaibab Trail along Highway 67 into the North Rim opens Bright Angel Creek. An overnight permit is May 15 and closes with the first signifi- required to camp and costs $10, plus $8 cant snowfall, which usually occurs in No- per person or stock animal per night. Pur- vember or December. chase backcountry passes ahead of time. For more information, contact Grand Can- CAMPING yon Backcountry Information Center, 1824 Camping is permitted only in designated S. Thompson St., Suite 201, Flagstaff, AZ campgrounds in the North Rim, and reser- 86001; or call (928) 638-7875, Monday to vations fill up quickly. Make reservations Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

NORTH RIM WALKING & HIKING TRAILS Roundtrip Trail Distance Elevation Trailhead Difficulty Gain Description Transept Trail 3 miles 8,160 feet Follows the canyon rim from Grand Canyon Grand Canyon­ Lodge Easy 100 feet Lodge to the North Rim Campground. North ­Kaibab Trail Distance 8240 feet This is the only ­maintained trail into the canyon Grand Canyon­ and hiking –5,760 feet from the North Rim. Even a short hike to North Rim times vary Coconino Overlook (1.4 miles round-trip) or Strenuous Supai Tunnel (4 miles round trip) can give you an appreciation for the ­canyon’s rich natural beauty and immense­ size.

Cape Final Trail 4 miles 7,850 feet A 2-mile walk from dirt parking area to Cape 2.5 miles north round-trip 210 feet Final. This trail offers a magnificent view of the …AFTER YOU’VE of Cape Royal Moderate canyon. parking area EXPERIENCED THE WONDERS OF THE GRAND CANYON, Roosevelt Point Trail 0.2 mile 8,100 feet This trail is a short, secluded­ woodland loop with Roosevelt Point round-trip Level ­spectacular views. There are benches for relaxed VISIT CODY, WYOMING AND YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. Overlook Easy enjoyment of the canyon. With the historic town founded by Buffalo Bill, the majestic Upper Falls of the Widforss Trail 10 miles 8,160 feet This trail blends forest and canyon scenery. Even Widforss Trail Moderate 300 feet a short walk can be very satisfying. Self-guiding Yellowstone, and much more, we’ll guarantee you a grand time. parking area trail brochure available at trailhead. Uncle Jim Trail 5 miles 8,350 feet Winds through forest with views of the canyon North Kaibab Trail Moderate 275 feet and North Kaibab trail switchbacks. parking lot Ken Patrick Trail 20 miles 8,819 feet Winds through forest along the rim from Point North Kaibab Trail Moderate 369 feet Imperial to North Kaibab Trail Parking area. parking lot

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For millennia, we’ve looked towards the tion. Next, set your white balance to daylight heavens and contemplated what’s beyond settings (5500k) and turn on your mirror lock our orbit and universe. More recently, star- to avoid mirror shake. Wait until the moon is gazing has become increasingly difficult for out, too, as it’ll illuminate and add detail to millions of people living in developed areas. If your foreground. Make sure that it’s behind you live you in a populated area east of the you. To capture star trails: Mississippi or along the Pacific coast, odds • Set your ISO at 200 to reduce digital noise. are that you can count the number of stars • Compose your image, making sure you you see on your hands. National and state have interesting features in the foreground. parks—remote and minimally developed— • Choose your focal length. The longer the not only protect our land, but also our dark focal length, the quicker your star trails will skies which are ideal for astrophotography. start to form. There are two primary types of astropho- • Set your camera to manual mode so that tography shots that yield different, but stel- you can select your shutter speed and lar compositions. A long exposure setting aperture. will show stars trailing across the sky, while • Set your aperture between f/2.8 and f/4 for a shorter exposure will show pinpoints of best results. light—objects that a camera can capture that • Select “bulb mode” as your shutter speed. the unaided eye cannot. Both require a cam- • Use your cable release or remote to open era with interchangeable lenses and manual the shutter or set your timer for two to controls to set aperture, ISO, and exposure four minutes. settings. Here’s what you’ll need to start: Check your results. If your picture is too • A sturdy tripod: Simply put, a shaky tri- dark, increase the exposure time. If your trails pod will yield blurry photos. are to short, increase the exposure time. • A cable release or remote control or in- Keep playing around with your settings to get tervalometer: You’ll want to avoid touch- the results you desire. To learn how to take ing your camera to minimize shake. The photos of the milky way and millions of points addition of an intervalometer will allow you of light, visit ohranger.com/brightskies. to take sequential long exposures • Batteries: Your aperture may be open for several hours, so it’s important to have

multiple fresh and fully charged batteries. Shutterstock • A wide lens: Use the fastest, widest lens available. • A head lamp: It’ll be useful to set up your equipment and illuminate your foreground. Check the cloud cover; if there’s too much wait until you have a clearer night. Before you start, set your focus to infinity and turn Photographing the night sky is as close as many off your autofocus and high ISO noise reduc- of us will get to exploring space.

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Here are just a few activities kids can PEDAL POWER ­enjoy at Grand Canyon National Park: Grand Canyon boasts miles of stuning paved roads and gorgeous bicycle green- BECOME A JUNIOR RANGER ways along the rim. Best of all, they are By completing a list of activities low-traffic and relatively safe for kids. Bikes ­described in the Junior Ranger Activity are available for rent at Bright Angel Bikes Book and attending a park ranger program, at Mather Point. Don’t forget a helmet! kids 4 and older can receive Junior Ranger badges and certificates. For information, ACTIVITY BOOKS check at Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Children’s activity books are avail- Verkamp’s Visitor Center, Desert View Vis- able at the El Tovar, Bright Angel and itor Center, Tusayan Museum, Kolb Studio Arizona Room restaurants. These edu- and Yavapai Geology Museum. cational books also reward kids who visit select gift shops with stickers RIDE THE RAILS and prizes for collecting all four. Activ- Grand Canyon Railway will take your ity books are also available at Hermits family back to the Old West on a vintage Rest and the Desert View Watchtower. train ride to Grand Canyon after a rousing send-off at the Williams Depot. TAKE A HIKE Walk the Trail of Time between Yavapai WATER Geology Museum and Verkamp’s Visitor Why was water so important in forming Center. Along this 1.3-mile hike on the Grand Canyon? Why is it important for you Rim Trail, you can touch rocks almost 2 to drink lots of water here? Make a list of billion years old. This is one of the most how water is used at Grand Canyon. popular rim walks in the park. Guided walks and hikes with park rangers are also offered; check posters within the park or nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/ranger- program.htm for current schedules. Shutterstock LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PARK Explore the rocks in front of Grand Can- You can help protect yon Visitor Center. Each has etched-in de- the places you love to hike. signs of fossils, animal tracks and there’s even a condor silhouette. Follow the Join today and get a 20% discount on membership. “Poem Circle” around the plaza to learn about Grand Canyon plants and animals. Use this exclusive Oh, Ranger! code APN20 You can even pet the granite sculpture of Become a Junior Ranger by completing a life-size mountain lion. AmericanHiking.org/join activities and going on ranger-led programs.

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Even a single day on the South Rim of the Tusayan Ruin and spectacular views from park can afford withspectacular vistas and the Desert View Watchtower, the San Fran- fascinating points of interest. cisco Peaks and the Vermilion Cliffs.

GRAND CANYON VISITOR CENTER HERMIT ROAD AND RIM TRAIL Stop at Grand Canyon Visitor Center for Enjoy this 14-mile round-trip by con- an orientation to the park and to watch the venient shuttle or on a 15.6-mile journey park film, or to enjoy the view from Mather on foot along the Rim Trail. The route Point. For more information, please see the includes nine main viewpoints along “Plan Your Visit” chapter. Hermit Road.

DESERT VIEW DRIVE HIKING Tracing the South Rim for 25 miles be- Even in a day, you can still hike a short tween the Village and Desert View, Desert way into the canyon along the Bright Angel View Drive features striking canyon vistas, or South Kaibab trails. Remember that arid- ity and high elevation makes hiking the can- yon challenging. Don’t overexert yourself and allow twice as much time to hike up as it takes to hike down. Shutterstock MULE RIDES Enjoy canyon views from atop a mule. A Canyon Vistas Mule Ride is a 4-mile, 3-hour adventure along the East Rim that includes two hours in the saddle. See the “Things to Do” chapter for more information.

MOTORCOACH TOUR Enjoy an escorted tour of Hermit Road or Desert View Drive. Please see the “Things To Do” chapter for more information.

YAVAPAI GEOLOGY MUSEUM Catch spectacular views of the canyon from large observation windows or outside viewpoints. Displays inside the historic building explain the geology of the park. See Mule rides are a popular and memorable way the South Rim Pocket Map and Services to explore the Grand Canyon. Guide for program schedule.

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