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Welcome to Horace M. Albright Training Center

You are visiting a premier architectural facility! Listed in 2013 to the National Register of Historic Places, Albright Training Center embodies excellence in showcasing the tenets of the Mission 66 building era: simple modern lines, creative use of concrete, economy of space and dollar. Albright Training Center, named for the second Director of the , moved to Grand Canyon in 1963 at the height of the Mission 66 building boom. It was a provocative project of that era and is the only federal training center of its kind. It proudly takes its place alongside Grand Canyon’s South Rim Village as a distinctive historic district worthy of national preservation.

The future of the Park Service begins here! For over fifty years, Albright has been the home of new employee training. Today it hosts 700+ students annually in residential courses as a part of the Fundamentals curriculum. Urban and rural students alike are immersed in a case study atmosphere that presents one of the finest examples of conservation leadership right here at Grand i Canyon National Park, an international icon and World Heritage Site. Students leave feeling part of something important and carrying forward the work of colleagues now long gone: a new, dedicated force for good.

The world is our oyster! With the South Rim a one mile stroll from the nine acre campus, it’s easy to imagine how such an inspiring setting can cement learnings and friendships that last a lifetime, both important tools for successful professionals. As Director Albright once said “… do not let the Service become another Government Bureau, keep it young, vigorous, clean and strong.” Here at Albright, that request is our mandate. We hope you discover the beauty of this special location for yourself…that your stay rejuvenates, invigorates, cleanses and strengthens.

Laura Rotegard Superintendent Horace M. Albright Training Center

ii Table of Contents

Horace M. Albright 1 Getting Around 11-12 Mission 66 2 Greenway Trail System 11 Park Shuttles 12 Albright History 3-4 Driving in the Park 12 Area Information 13-14 Safety and Security 5-7 Airports 13 Emergency Numbers 5 Regional Shuttles 14 AEDs 5 Railway Service 14 First Aid Kits 5 Fire Alarms 5 Hantavirus 15-16 Fire Extinguishers 5 Accident Reporting 6 Accessibility 17-20 Dental Care 6 Albright Campus 17 Medical Care 6 Accessibility Pass 17 Pharmacy 6 Accessibility Guide 18 Evacuation 7 Around the Village 18 Accessible Programs 18 Weather and Trail of Time 19 Wildlife 8-10 Shuttle Buses 19 Inclement Weather 8 Scenic Drive Pass 19 Elevation Sickness 9 Windshield Views 19 Dehydration 9 Wheelchair Loan 20 Desert Safety 9 Service Animals 20 Wildlife Safety 10 iii Table of Contents

Albright Campus 21-22 Maintenance 28 Kowski Hall 21 Smoke/Fire Alarms 28 Apartments 21 Fire Extinguishers 28 Classrooms 22 Laundry Rooms 29 Campus Map 22 Check Out Procedures 29

Kowski Hall 23-26 In-Room Telephones 30 Reception Desk 23 Karraker Lounge 31-33 Photocopying/Fax 23 Amenities 31 Lost and Found 23 Kitchen 31 First Aid Cabinet 23 Composting 32 Association Store 24 Grills and Outdoor Areas 32 Beverage Service 24 Fire Pit 33 Vending Machines 24 Convenience Items 24 Internet Access 34 Kowski Hall Kitchen 25 NPS Passport Stamp 25 Additional Campus Postage Stamps 25 Information Brochures and Maps 25 35-37 Mail Service 26 Guests 35 Food and Drink 35 Room Information 27-29 Campus Attire 35 Amenities 27 Hiking Gear Loan 35 Heating/Cooling 27 Bicycle Loan 36 Housekeeping 28 Fitness Facilities 36 iv Table of Contents

Wildlife Safe Campus 36 Smoking 37 Ranger Programs and Firearms 37 Tours 42-44 Cell Phones in the Park 37 Ranger Programs 42 Cell Phone Tours 42 Helpful Phone Free Shuttles 42 Numbers 38 Jr. Ranger Program 42 GC Field Institute 42 Children on Bus Tours 43 Campus 38 Mule Rides 43 Air Tours 43 Village Bicycle Tours 43 Historic Train 44 Information 39-41 IMAX Theater 44 Groceries 39 Guided River Trips 44 Bank/ATM 39 Guided Hikes 44 Public Garage 39 Fuel/Gas Stations 39 Exploring the Park 45-46 Taxi Service 39 Grand Canyon Village 45 Restaurants/Dining 40 Route 45 Hiking Supplies 40 Desert View Drive 46 Bookstores and Gift Shops 41 The North Rim 46 Lost and Found 41 The Inner Canyon 46 Post Office 41 Religious Services 41 Kennel 41 Day Hiking 47-48 v Table of Contents

Rim Trail 47 Bright Angel Trail 47 Hike Smart Tips 47 South Kaibab Trail 48 Hermit Trail 48

Frequently Asked Questions 49-56

vi Horace M. Albright 1890 - 1987

“Do not let the service become another government bureau; keep it young, vigorous, clean and strong.”

As one of the co-founders of the National Park Service and the second Director of the NPS, Horace M. Albright helped shape and mold the NPS into the agency it is today. During his tenure as Yellowstone National Park Superintendent and Field Director for the NPS from 1919 to 1929, Albright created administrative practices and park structure that were copied by units throughout the NPS system. Under Albright’s leadership, the National Park Service grew to include units east of the Mississippi River, turning the young agency into a truly national system and doubling the number of areas administered by the NPS. As a lover of history, Albright introduced historic preservation into the Service’s conservation ideals. Battlefields, memorials and cemeteries, formerly under the aegis of the military, were placed under the care and stewardship of the National Park Service. Even after leaving the National Park Service in 1933, Horace Albright remained a steadfast advocate for the NPS and conservation. In 1980 Albright was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor awarded in the United States. 1 Mission 66

A New Challenge Mission 66 was a 10 year program begun in 1956 to modernize National Park facilities to deal with the increasing numbers of visitors to parks and lack of adequate funding for infrastructure during the Great Depression and World War II. A New Look As a departure from the classic “parkitecture” rustic style of early National Park buildings, Mission 66 projects used a cleaner, simpler modern style that was faster and less expensive to build. In some cases, whole areas of parks were re-planned and re-structured to allow better movement of vehicles and visitors while protecting park resources.

A New Direction The Mission 66 Initiative also extended to the modernization and training of the National Park Service’s employees. Training programs such as Introduction to NPS Operations and facilities like Albright Training Center were created to provide a strong, uniform and effective workforce. Employee training shifted from strictly learn-as-you-go field training to a comprehensive and in-depth education of NPS history and operations, skills needed across many disciplines and work types and professional career development available for all permanent National Park Service employees. 2

Safety and Security

Emergency numbers First aid kits are located Emergency Dispatch in Karraker Lounge and 911 or the Kowski Hall Reception 9-911 (room phone) Office. First aid items and over the counter medications Grand Canyon Clinic are also for sale at the General 928 638-2551 or Store and Grand Canyon 9-638-2551 (room phone) Clinic Pharmacy.

Other Important Numbers Fire and Smoke Alarms Albright Training Center In the event of a fire Front Desk emergency, activate one of the 928-638-7981 or fire pulls located on the front 7981 (room phone) covered walkways of each Apartment Lodging Office apartment building. 928-638-7048 or 7048 (room phone) Do not tamper with or hang items from your room’s Automatic External sprinkler system or smoke Defibrillators (AEDs) are detectors. If you accidentally located in Karraker Lounge activate your room’s smoke (Building D), in the Reception alarm please call the Lodging Office and in Kowski Hall Office at 7048. in the Reception Office and between Classrooms 1 and 2. Fire Extinguishers Located on the front walkways of all Apartments. 5 Safety and Security

Accident Reporting Medical Care If a federal employee is The Grand Canyon Clinic injured while attending a offers walk-in medical care. training or while on official 928-638-2551 travel while at Albright Hours Training Center, they October 1 - April 15 may be entitled to injury Monday - Friday compensation benefits. 8:00am - 5:00pm

If you are injured while on April 16 - September 30 campus or during official Sunday - Saturday travel, seek medical treatment 8:00am - 6:00pm first and then notify Albright staff as soon as possible. Pharmacy Staff will assist you in Located in the Grand Canyon filling out accident report Clinic forms and will work with Hours your home park’s Worker’s Monday – Friday Compensation Program. 8:00am - 5:00pm

Dental Care Hospitals No dental services are offered Flagstaff Medical Center in Grand Canyon NP. The is located 79mi (127km) closest dental services are in southeast in Flagstaff, AZ. Williams, AZ (59mi/95km south) and Flagstaff, AZ (79mi/127km southeast). 6

Weather and Wildlife

Inclement Weather Inner Canyon - Summer - Afternoon Temperatures at the river are thunderstorms bring sudden 20°F hotter than temperatures rains, lightening, high at the rim. Plan your hikes winds and hail. During and start times based on thunderstorms seek shelter the temperature at your away from tall trees and metal destination in the canyon, not railings and do not venture your starting point on the rim. out to the canyon rim.

Autumn - Warm to cool days and cold nights with occasional snow showers.

Winter - Icy roads and sidewalks, freezing temperatures and snow. Wear snow and ice traction devices on your shoes while traveling around campus (available for loan from the Kowski Hall Grand Canyon’s weather Reception Desk). can be unpredictable and extreme throughout the year. Spring - Snow, lingering ice Check daily forecasts and and high winds. Wear shoe be prepared when traveling traction during icy and snowy around the park. Be prepared weather and take care driving for heat, cold, rain, snow and during wind storms. wind at any time of the year. 8

Weather and Wildlife

Wildlife Safety Keep at least 100 feet or 6 car Do not approach or attempt lengths away from elk, deer to touch or feed wild animals. and other wild animals at all times. The majority of animal related injuries are a result of squirrel bites, usually due to an attempt to feed or arrange a photo with the animal. Squirrels carry diseases such as rabies and are vectors for plague-carrying fleas.

Northern is home to 73 free flying California Condors, a critically endangered species. You can During the autumn rut often spot them soaring over (September and October) the canyon during warm and spring calving season months. Keep at least 75ft (May and June), elk are very (23m) from these rare birds at aggressive and may attack all times. anyone they see as a threat. 10

Getting Around the Park

Grand Canyon Park Shuttles Driving Around the Park The free Grand Canyon Most park roads are open Shuttle has stops throughout to private vehicles with the the Village, along Hermits exception of Hermit Rest Rest Road and seasonally out Road (March - November) to Tusayan, AZ. Check The and the road to the South Guide for the current schedule Kaibab Trailhead and Yaki and stops. Point. Private vehicle access roads are indicated by a solid The closest shuttle stop black line in the Village map is located 0.5 miles from in The Guide. Albright in the Historic Village near Parking Lot C. Remember that Grand Canyon roads contain many All shuttles are wheelchair pedestrian crossings and can accessible but cannot be busy with cars, bicycles and usually accommodate pedestrians; slow down when motorized scooters or larger driving through congested wheelchairs. Shuttles are areas. Watch for wildlife equipped with bike racks able crossing the road, particularly to accommodate up to 3 adult in the early morning and late bicycles. afternoon/early evening.

12 Area Information

Airports Grand Canyon Airport, Tusayan, AZ - 7mi (11km) www.grandcanyonairport.net

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, Flagstaff, AZ - 89mi (143km) www.flagstaff.az.gov

Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, AZ - 234mi (377km) www.skyharbor.com

McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, NV - 274mi (441km) www.mccarran.com 13 Area Information

Regional Shuttle Services Arizona Shuttle - daily service between Phoenix and Flagstaff and between Flagstaff and Grand Canyon Village. www.arizonashuttle.com 800 563-1980

Grand Canyon Shuttle Service - on-demand shuttle service between Flagstaff/Sedona/Williams to the North and South Rims. www.grandcanyonshuttles.com 888 215-3105

Transcanyon Shuttle - daily service between the North and South Rims from May - Oct. www.trans-canyonshuttle.com 928 638-2820

Railway Service Amtrak - service to Flagstaff, AZ. www.amtrak.com

Grand Canyon Railway - daily service from Williams, AZ. www.grandcanyonrailway.com 800 THE-TRAIN (843-8724)

Travel Tips Northern Arizona is a remote and sparsely populated area. When driving in this region, carry an area road map, carry extra food and water, make sure your vehicle has a jack and spare tire and remember that cell phone reception may be poor due to distances between towers and rough terrain. 14 Hantavirus Awareness

What is Hantavirus? Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is caused by hantavirus, a group of viruses carried by some rodents, including the deer mouse, a species very common in the Southwest. People get HPS through inhalation, usually when rodent droppings and urine are stirred up in the air or when people touch rodent droppings or urine and then touch their face, mouth or eyes. This may happen when an individual is improperly cleaning up rodent droppings or entering an area inhabited by rodents, such as a shed, barn or rock overhang.

Am I at risk while at Albright? Deer mice are very common in the Grand Canyon area. There are no documented cases of HPS contracted in the Village or Albright Campus, but there has been at least one fatal case of HPS contracted in the Colorado River Corridor.

What are the symptoms? Symptoms of HPS include fever, fatigue, difficulty breathing, chills, nausea and severe muscle aches that appear 1 to 5 weeks after exposure. If you have been exposed to rodents or rodent droppings and experience these symptoms, seek medical care immediately. 15 Hantavirus Awareness

What do I do if I see evidence of mice in my apartment or Karraker Lounge? Contact an Albright or Lodging staff member as soon as possible. Anti-Hantavirus Kits containing masks, bleach, gloves and disposal supplies are located in Kowski Hall and Karraker Lounge. We will clean up all rodent evidence and sanitize the area. If a staff member is available, do not attempt to clean up the area yourself.

If no staff member is available and you must clean up the rodent evidence yourself, use the Anti-Hantavirus Kit and follow the instructions inside.

What can I do to prevent the spread of Hantavirus? You can help by keeping the Albright Campus mouse free. This means immediately cleaning up all food spills, properly storing food, properly disposing of garbage and washing utensils, dishes, cooking utensils and counter tops after use. Keep room and Karraker Lounge doors shut at all times. Immediately report any rodent activity you see to an Albright staff member.

16 Accessibility

Albright Campus Albright Training Center strives to be fully accessible for all guests. Kowski Hall, ground floor apartments, Karraker Lounge, laundry rooms and outdoor recreation areas are all wheelchair accessible. Interagency Access Pass U.S. citizens or permanent Some apartments are fully residents who are accessible with roll-in permanently disabled are showers; please contact the eligible for the Interagency Apartment Office at 928 638- Access Pass. 7048 or the Albright Lodging Coordinator at 928 638-7982 The pass offers free lifetime for more information on these admission to all National rooms. Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Fish Service animals are allowed in and Wildlife Service, US apartments, Karraker Lounge, Forest Service and Bureau of Kowski Hall and all other Reclamation Sites. public areas. The Interagency Access Pass If you have any comments or is available at all entrance suggestions on how we can stations, most visitor centers improve campus accessibility, and online at www.nps.gov/ please let us know. findapark/passes.htm. 17 Accessibility

Accessibility Guide Accessible Exhibits and Ask for a copy of the Programs Accessibility Guide at Kowski Many Grand Canyon Hall or any Grand Canyon Visitor Center exhibits are visitor center for more accompanied by Braille labels information on accessible and audio descriptions are viewpoints and facilities available for all exhibits. around the park. The Park Movie provides open captioning and Around the Village assisted listening and audio Many Grand Canyon descriptive devises are facilities are historic and were available on request. Yavapai built long before current Geology Museum has a tactile accessibility standards were Grand Canyon relief map and set. Unpaved sections of the many touchable exhibits. Rim Trail and inner canyon paths are rocky, steep and uneven. Visitors with mobility or visual impairments may need assistance.

All visitor centers, bookstores, gift shops, restaurants, lodging and grocery stores are Many ranger programs wheelchair accessible. Many are wheelchair accessible; viewpoints have paved and check The Guide for more accessible views with easy information on topics, parking lot access. locations and times. 18 Accessibility

The Trail of Time is a 1.3mi Scenic Drive Accessibility (2.1km) wheelchair accessible Pass trail between Verkamps For those who cannot use Visitor Center and Yavapai the shuttle bus system an Geology Museum. On this Accessibility Pass is available trail you can find touchable at Kowski Hall, entrance samples of all Grand stations and all visitor centers. Canyon’s rock layers, from The pass allows you to drive river-carved ancient schist to your personal vehicle on lava flows. Hermits Rest Road and to Yaki Point.

Windshield Views Enjoy these views without ever leaving your vehicle: Hermit Road Viewpoints Trailview Overlook Maricopa Point Shuttle Buses Powell Point The free park shuttle buses Hopi Point are equipped with wheelchair Mohave Point ramps and can accommodate The Abyss wheelchairs less than 30in Pima Point (76cm) wide and 48in (121cm) long. Shuttle buses Desert View Drive usually cannot accommodate Moran Point motorized scooters or larger Lipan Point wheelchairs. Navajo Point 19 Accessibility

Wheelchair Loan Service Animals Albright Training Center has Service animals are allowed two wheelchairs available in in all Grand Canyon facilities Kowski Hall for guest use. and on all shuttle buses provided the animal is on a Park visitors can also rent leash at all times. wheelchairs, tandem bicycles and adult tricycles at Bright Those wanting to take a Angel Bicycles near the Grand service animal on trails below Canyon Visitor Center. Go to the rim must check in at the www.bikegrandcanyon.com Backcountry Information or call 928 638-3055 for more Center. information.

20 The Albright Campus

Kowski Hall Open Monday - Friday 928 638-7981 8:00am - 5:00pm

Kowski Hall contains classrooms, conference room, student computer lab, kitchen, break room and staff offices. Come get your National Park Passport stamp in the Kowski Hall Lobby.

Kowski Hall may open earlier during classes; ask at the Kowski Hall Reception Desk or your instructor for more information. Kowksi Hall is closed on Federal holidays.

We have an open door policy and always want to meet our guests and students. Please stop by and meet us!

Apartments Lodging Office Open Sunday - Saturday 928 638-7048 12:00pm - 9:00pm Room A102

Lodging facilities consist of five apartment buildings with 70 efficiency apartments. In Building D you will find Karraker Lounge, outdoor grills, picnic tables and a full kitchen.

Apartments are managed by an AbilityOne® Authorized Enterprise and a partner of NISH/SourceAmerica. Visit www.sourceamerica.org for more information.

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Kowski Hall Services

Employee Association Store Vending Machines Albright’s Employee Drink vending machines are Association sells lidded mugs, located in the Kowski Hall ceramic mugs, reusable water kitchen and outside Karraker bottles, patches, historic Lounge. Change is available at badge collection displays and the Reception Desk. lapel pins. Convenience Items The sales display is located The Reception Office has between Classroom 1 and the a variety of items for loan Break Room. Cash and check such as sewing kits, tool accepted; no credit cards. kits, eyeglasses repairs kits, flashlights, umbrellas, rain All sales go toward providing ponchos, ice and snow scholarships for local traction devices and vehicle students and community ice scrapers. support.

Hot Beverage Service Unlimited hot beverages are available for $1 per day through Albright’s Employee Association. Please pay at the Reception Desk or at the self- pay station in the Kowski Hall kitchen.

24 Kowski Hall Services

Kowski Hall Kitchen Postage Stamps Full kitchen (refrigerator, For sale through the Albright stove top, oven and Employee Association at the microwave) available Monday Reception Desk. - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Please check at the Reception Brochures and Maps Desk for any scheduled use of The Reception Desk stocks the Breakroom/Classroom 3. many Grand Canyon, area NPS site and private local NPS Passport Cancellation attraction brochures as well Stamp as Arizona State road maps. Albright’s official NPS cancellation stamp is located in the Kowski Hall Lobby.

25 Kowski Hall Services

Albright Mail and Package Delivery Service Pick up/drop off all mail and packages at the Kowski Hall Reception Desk. Please notify Kowski Hall staff if you are expecting a package. Be advised that this service is not available on weekends or after 5pm. USPS Your Name c/o Albright Training Center P.O. Box 477 Grand Canyon AZ 86023-0477

USPS mail - pick up/drop off weekdays between 11:00- 11:30am. FedEx and UPS Your Name c/o Albright Training Center 1 Albright Ave Grand Canyon AZ 86023

UPS - pick up/drop off weekdays between 10:00-12:30am. FedEx - pick up/drop off weekdays between 2:00-4:00pm. Not Sure? Your Name c/o Albright Training Center 1 Albright Ave PO Box 477 Grand Canyon AZ 86023-0477 26

Room Information

Smoke alarms/Sprinkler systems Do not hang anything from the room sprinkler heads. Do not tamper with the room smoke alarms.

If you accidentally set off your smoke alarms due to a non-emergency please call Housekeeping the Lodging Office at 7048. Rooms are serviced after check out. Rooms are cleaned Fire pull stations are located on Saturdays or by request. on Apartment porches on Please notify the Lodging all floors. Activating a fire Office for any questions, pull station will notify Grand concerns or needs. Canyon Emergency and Fire Operations of a fire Maintenance Needs emergency. To report a problem or request a repair, fill out the Fire Extinguishers “HOAL Apartment Trouble Located on the front Report” located in the room walkways of all apartment binder. Turn in the form to buildings. the Lodging Office (A102) or the Kowski Hall Reception Pets Desk. Only service animals are allowed in the apartments. 28 Room Information

Laundry rooms Reminders Laundry rooms are located Report broken or missing in Apartment Buildings items immediately and do B and E. Laundry rooms not remove objects from the have washers, dryers, irons, room. Missing or broken ironing boards, drying racks items will incur a charge. and complimentary laundry detergent. Please wash in- Do not lock the storm door room laundry bags after use. before leaving your room as you will not be able to re- Please be courteous of other enter. guests and keep the Laundry Rooms and other common areas clean and neat.

Check Out Procedures Check-out time 12:00pm • Wash all dishes, utensils and cookware and return to cabinets • Clean cook-top, microwave and counter tops • Empty and clean refrigerator - take uneaten but usable food to Kowski Hall (weekdays) or the Karraker Kitchen (weekends). • Bag trash and recyclables and deposit in bins near the stairs • Strip linens and place in a pile near the door INSIDE the apartment. Place wet linens in a separate pile. • Drop key in the box outside the Lodging Office (A102).

29 In-Room Telephones

In-Room telephones can Room to room calls: make local, toll free and Dial the Building number calling card calls. In-room and room number (e.g.: B102 phone cannot make long = 2102) distance calls. Building A = 1 + room # Building B = 2 + room # Dial “9” for any off-campus Building C = 3 + room # calls. Building D = 4 + room # Building E = 5 + room # Local calls: Dial “9” then the 7 digit Receiving outside calls: phone number To call your apartment from an outside phone: Toll free calls: Dial 928-638-7040, press “1” Dial “9” then the 10 digit and enter the building and phone number room # (e.g.: Apartment C room 204 = 3204) Calling card calls: Dial “9,” the toll free number, Voice mail and messages: your PIN then the 10 digit Your ID number is your phone number apartment extension # (e.g.: B 108 = 2108). Follow Calling an Albright the prompts. Please do Training Center number: not change the voice mail Dial the 4 digit extension password. Kowski Hall: 7981 Lodging Office: 7048

30 Karraker Lounge

Karraker Lounge is located outdoor games and a book in Apartment Building D on and DVD lending library. the ground floor. Use your room key to open the Lounge Kitchen and Kitchen doors. The Lounge has a full kitchen with full size refrigerator Karraker Lounge is open for and freezer, oven, stove, use by all Albright guests. microwave as well as cooking pots, pans and utensils. Quiet hours: 10:00pm- 6:00am Label all food items with your name and dates of stay. Lounge Amenities Do not leave food in the Karraker Lounge has a refrigerator or freezer after television, Dish Network your check-out. Please take all service, DVD player, pool uneaten food to the Kowski table, board games, cards, Hall kitchen upon check-out. puzzles, acoustic guitar, 31

Internet Access

Federal Computers and Personal Computers Network Access Wi-fi on Campus In-Room Internet Access Free wireless internet access Albright apartments are is available in Kowski Hall connected to the NPS on the back porch and in the network. Only guests with classrooms and lobby. Ask for federally owned computers the password at the Reception and valid federal network Desk. access can use the in-room internet access. Wi-fi Around the Village: Grand Canyon Park To access the NPS network, Headquarters plug the ethernet cable on the Monday – Friday back of the room telephone 8:00am to 4:30pm into your computer. Use your federal network user Grand Canyon Community name and password to log in. Library - Wi-fi and Public Access Computers Available Student Computer Lab Monday – Saturday The Student Computer Lab 10:00am to 5:30pm located in Kowski Hall is open Monday - Friday from All hotel lobbies 8:00am - 5:00pm. Computers 7 days a week, 24 hours a and printers are available for day; fee may be charged guests and students with valid federal network access.

34 Additional Campus Information

Guest Visitors Campus Attire Albright guests may have We ask that you maintain a visitors (e.g., spouses, professional appearance and partners, family, friends) stay demeanor while on campus. in their Apartment during their stay free of charge. Please wear your uniform or business casual attire while in Please fill out and turn in a class. For specialized activities Non-Student Residency Form such as field trips and hikes, (available at the Reception please dress appropriately. Desk) to the Lodging Coordinator in Kowski Hall. Hiking Gear Loan Guests needing additional Albright Training Center rooms will be subject to room has hiking and camping gear availability and must pay the available for guests for use additional room fee. while in the park.

Food and Drink Our gear includes backpacks, Food is not allowed in hiking poles, tents, sleeping Classrooms 1 and 2 and all bags, sleeping pads, drinks must be in a lidded flashlights, field guides and container at all times. first aid kits. All items are subject to availability and Food is allowed in the users are responsible for the Break room/Classroom 3. cost of replacement if items Please keep facilities clean are lost or broken while in and notify staff of any spills use. immediately. 35 Additional Campus Information

Bicycle Loan aerobics classes and use of Albright’s bicycle fleet is the volleyball and basketball available for guests’ daily courts. use during their stay. Adult bicycles, helmets and locks The Recreation Center hours are located at Kowski Hall; are 6:00am - 9:00pm 7 days a check with an Albright staff week. Call 928 638-3389. member to sign out a bicycle. Wildlife-Safe Campus Helmet and lock use are Please do not hang items mandatory when using such as tents, hammocks or Albright bicycles. The fleet clothing from campus trees may not be available in icy and do not leave unattended weather. Please notify staff of items on apartment picnic any repair needs. tables or railings.

Fitness Facilities Unattended items may get Grand Canyon Recreation caught on elk and deer antlers Center, located near and cause injury to the animal Apartment Buildings D and damage to unattended and E, offers a one week property. membership for Albright Training Center guests. Please keep area wildlife wild. When using the outdoor The Recreation Center offers Albright facilities, please a weight room, exercise clean up all spilled food and machines, DVD rentals, do not leave food unattended. karaoke nights, yoga and 36 Additional Campus Information

Smoking Lounge. Gun lockers are Smoking is prohibited within available in Kowski Hall and 25 feet of any Albright padlocks are available at the building, including Kowski Kowski Hall Reception Desk Hall and the Apartments. for those who want to lock a Smoking is permitted on firearm in the room’s cabinet. adjacent sidewalks, provided you are at least 25ft from Concealed firearms are any facility door or window. permitted in Grand Canyon Please dispose of butts in NP per Arizona law; available ashtrays. however, be aware that firearms are not allowed in Smoking may be further any Federal buildings and restricted during extreme fire many concessioner operated season. businesses. Please obey posted signs. Firearms With the exception of current Harming or killing wildlife law enforcement officers, is prohibited throughout the firearms are not permitted park and is punishable by in Kowski Hall or Karraker fines and/or imprisonment.

Cell Phone Use at Albright and in Grand Canyon NP Cell phone coverage can be spotty in Grand Canyon and not all providers offer service in the park. Cell phones do not often have reception on inner canyon trails or beyond Grand Canyon Village. Do not rely on cell phones as your only method of rescue in an emergency. 37

Village Information

Groceries to 6:00pm. An ATM is also Canyon Village Marketplace located in the Maswik Lodge sells groceries, gifts and some lobby. household items. Hours vary by season; check The Guide Public Garage for specific hours. Xanterra Inc. operates a public garage for emergency Use the green reusable bags repairs, lock outs and tow available in Kowski Hall service. Call 928 638-2631. to receive the Green Bag AAA membership honored. 10% discount on all store items excluding alcohol and Fuel/Gas Station tobacco. Please return bags The closest gas station to the after use. Training Center is 7 miles south in Tusayan, AZ. A 24 hour gas station is also located at Desert View, 25 miles east of the Village near the park’s eastern entrance.

Taxi Service Xanterra Inc. provides taxi service in the Village and out Bank/ATM to Tusayan, Desert View and Chase Bank and a 24 hour Hermits Rest. Call 928 638- ATM are located near the 2631 for rates and to set up General Store. Open Monday a pick-up. Reservations not – Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm required. and Friday from 9:00am 39

Village Information

Bookstores Post Office Grand Canyon Association Located at Market Plaza bookstores offer a wide near Canyon Village range of books, maps, DVDs, Marketplace. Open Monday posters and other educational - Friday 9:00am-4:30pm and materials at 5 locations on Saturdays 11:00am-1:00pm. the South Rim. Purchases in the GCA stores help fund Religious Services research, programs, exhibits Most services are held and restoration projects. at the Shrine of the Ages near Grand Canyon Park Headquarters. Catholic services are held at El Cristo Rey Chapel on Boulder Street near Albright Training Center.

See the schedule at Kowski Hall for denominations and Gift Shops service schedules. Xanterra Inc. operates gift shops in all park hotels as well as in the historic Hopi Kennel Located near Maswik Lodge. House and Desert View Day and overnight boarding Watchtower. A gift shop is available. Dogs and cats must also located in Canyon Village have proof of vaccinations. Marketplace. 928 638-0534 Lost and Found 928 638-7798 41 Ranger Programs and Tours

Ranger Programs times vary seasonally; check Grand Canyon NP offers free The Guide for up-to-date ranger programs throughout information. the day, including walks, led hikes and talks. You can find Junior Ranger Programs the current ranger program Children ages four and up schedule in The Guide. can pick up a free Junior Ranger activity booklet at the Cell Phone Tours Visitor Center, Kolb Studio, Look for the “Park Ranger Yavapai Observations Station Audio Tour” signs around the and Tusayan Museum near Village to listen to free two Desert View. Kids can take minute narrations on geology, their finished booklets to the park history, the night sky and Visitor Center to get sworn in other aspects of the Grand as a Junior Ranger and receive Canyon. their official Junior Ranger Badge! When you see an Audio Tour sign, call 928 255-2907 and Grand Canyon Field enter the stop number to Institute listen to the program. The Institute is a program of Grand Canyon Association Free Shuttles and offers educational classes The Grand Canyon Shuttle and guided hikes. Classes Bus system provides free range from afternoon classes transportation to scenic on the rim to week long views, visitor centers, hotels backpacking trips. Go to and trailheads. Routes and www.grandcanyon.org or 42 Ranger Programs and Tours

visit a GCA bookstore for of Albright Training Center. more information. Go to www.nps.gov/grca/ planyourvisit/guidedtours. Bus Tours htm for a link to an operator Xanterra Inc. offers bus tours listing or visit the individual throughout the day. Visit company offices at Grand www.grandcanyonlodges. Canyon Airport. com or visit the Bright Angel, Maswik or Yavapai Lodges Helicopter Tours Transportation Desks for Maverick 928 638-2622 more information. Papillon 928 638-9330 Grand Canyon Helicopters Mule Rides 928 638-2734 Xanterra Inc. provides overnight dude rides into the Fixed Wing Aircraft Tours canyon and 3 hour trips on Grand Canyon Airlines the rim. For information on 928 638-2463 trips and waiting lists, call Westwind Air 480 991-5557 928 638-2631 ext. 6015, visit the Transportation Desks at Bicycle Tours Bright Angel, Maswik and Bright Angel Bicycles offers Yavapai Lodges or go to www. bike tours to Hermits Rest grandcanyonlodges.com. and Yaki Point. Visit www. bikegrandcanyon.com or Air Tours call 928 638-3055 for bike All helicopter and airplane rental information, prices and tours depart from Grand reservations. Canyon Airport, 8 miles south 43 Ranger Programs and Tours

Historic Train 3 to 18 Day Trips are offered by various river offers daily round trip tours concessionaires; go to www. between Williams, AZ and nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/ Grand Canyon Village. Visit river-concessioners.htm for www.thetrain.com or call a list of companies. Trips can 800-THE-TRAIN for cover the entire 277mi length information and reservations. of the Grand Canyon or just half of the Canyon, beginning IMAX Theater or ending at Phantom Ranch. The IMAX Theater is located 7 miles south of Albright Guided Hikes and in Tusayan, AZ. Call 928 Backpacking 638-2203 or go to www. Several concessionaires offer explorethecanyon.com for guided hiking services. Tours show times, tickets and group range from easy hikes on the sales. rim to multi-day backpacking trips. Guided River Trips One Day Trips run from Go to www.nps.gov/grca/ Glen Canyon Dam to Lees planyourvisit/guided-hikes. Ferry through Colorado htm or pick up a list of River Discovery, LLC. Trips park approved operators at begins at Page, AZ, 140 miles Kowski Hall, the Backcountry north of the Village. Call Information Center or the 888 522-6644 or visit www. Visitor Center. raftthecanyon.com.

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Grand Canyon Village In Grand Canyon Village you will find visitor centers, museums, hotels, gift shops, many ranger program offerings and breathtaking views at Mather and Yavapai Points. Village visitors can learn about Grand Canyon geology on the Trail of Time on the Rim Trail, see the historic train pull in to the depot or watch native dancers perform outside . The free park shuttle buses make stops throughout the Village and provide easy transportation to views, visitor centers, Bright Angel Trailhead and the Hermit Rest Route Interchange.

Hermits Rest Route Hermits Rest Route is a 7 mile long scenic road and trail system that provides visitors with broad panoramas, views of the Colorado River and opportunities to see the canyon away from the choke and noise of parking lots. Hermit Road is accessible via the Rim Trail year-round, the free park shuttle bus system March - November and private vehicle from December - February. Views along Hermits Rest Route are extremely popular, particularly for sunset. Hopi, Mohave and Pima Points provide wide vistas well suited to late afternoon and sunset viewing. Check The Guide for the most up-to-date shuttle schedules, bus stops and distances along the Rim Trail. 45 Exploring Grand Canyon NP

Desert View Drive The 25 mile drive out to Desert View combines spectacular views, the remains of an ancestral Puebloan village and the opportunity to climb to the top of the historic Watchtower for seemingly endless views of the canyon and Painted Desert. Desert View Drive is open year-round to private vehicles and is not serviced by the park shuttle bus system.

The North Rim Grand Canyon’s North Rim gives visitors a quieter, cooler side of the canyon where expansive canyon views are crowned with aspen groves, cool pine forests and meadows. The North Rim is a 5 hour drive from the South Rim and has very limited lodging and camping options; advanced camping and lodging reservations are highly encouraged.

The Inner Canyon No permit is required for day hiking, but overnight hikers must have a backcountry permit. Permits are available 4 months prior and tend to sell out quickly during spring and autumn months. Stop by the Backcountry Information Center or go to www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm to find out more information on permits, trails, Grand Canyon hiking tips and availability. 46 Day Hiking

Rim Trail The Rim Trail extends 13 miles along the rim from Hermits Rest to Yaki Point and offers quiet views and an easy canyon hiking experience. The trail is accessed at several points by the free park shuttle bus system. Check The Guide for Rim Trail distances, shuttle times and bus stops along your route. Bright Angel Trail A maintained, steep trail; well defined with some shade. Trailhead is just west of Bright Angel Lodge in the Village.

Services: Toilets and seasonal treated water every 1.5mi to Indian Garden Campground

Destinations Distance (r/t) Elevation Change 1.5 Mile Rest House 3mi (4.8km) 1121ft (341.6m) 3 Mile Rest House 6mi (9.7km) 2102ft (640.7m) Indian Garden CG 9mi (14.4km) 3050ft (929.6m) Plateau Point 12mi (19.3km) 3110ft (948m) Hike Smart Tips Add 5°F for every 1,000 feet you will descend into the canyon. Drink sufficient water for your hike and eat salty snacks to balance your electrolytes lost through sweat. Carry a map and know the locations of emergency phones, water sources and toilets. DO NOT attempt to hike to the river and back as a day hike. 47 Day Hiking

South Kaibab Trail A maintained, steep trail; very little shade with height exposure; broad panoramic views. Trailhead is near Yaki Point; access via park shuttle bus only.

Services: Toilets at Cedar Ridge; NO water along entire route

Destination Distance (r/t) Elevation Change Ooh Ahh Point 1.8mi (2.9km) 600ft (182.9m) Cedar Ridge 3mi (4.8km) 1140ft (347.5m) Skeleton Point 6mi (9.7km) 2060ft (627.9m)

Hermit Trail An unmaintained, steep trail; rocky and strenuous. Trailhead is 500ft west of Hermit Rest; access via park shuttle bus only from March - November, via private vehicle December - February.

Services: No treated water or toilets

Destinations Distance (r/t) Elevation Change Waldron Basin 3mi (4.8km) 1240ft (378m) Santa Maria Spring 5mi (8km) 1760ft (536m) Dripping Springs 7mi (11km) 960ft (293m)

48 Frequently Asked Questions

Albright Lodging Albright Facilities

When will my room be Where are the classrooms? cleaned? Classrooms are located in Fresh linens are available on Kowski Hall, east of the Saturday or upon request. apartments. Rooms are cleaned after your departure. When is Kowski Hall open? Monday – Friday from How do I change the 8:00am – 5:00pm. Hours may temperature of my room? be variable on Fridays and Room temperatures can be around Federal holidays. altered 5° warmer or cooler using the toggle switch on the What is available in Kowski wall thermostat. Each room Hall? has an electric fan and space Classrooms, Student heaters to fit guests’ needs. Computer Lab, staff offices, kitchen and the Albright Who do I notify for passport cancellation stamp. maintenance issues? Fill out the “HOAL Trouble Where can I access the Report” located at the back internet? of this binder and turn it Federally owned laptop - You in to the Lodging Office can use the network cable in (room A102) or the Albright your room, located on the Reception Desk. We will back of the telephone. address the problem as soon as possible. Valid government log-in - The Student Computer Lab 49 Frequently Asked Questions is available during Kowski and first aid kit. business hours. How can I ship class items Personal computer - Free wi- back to my park or get items fi is available at Kowski Hall shipped to me while at on the back porch and in the training? classrooms and lobby – ask Albright will assist in shipping for the wi-fi password at the your classroom materials to Reception Desk. Free wi- your home park via FedEx or fi is also available at Grand USPS. Stop by the Reception Canyon Park Headquarters, Desk for boxes, packing the Community Library, and materials and shipping labels. Grand Canyon Recreation Center. If you need to have something mailed to you while attending Where is Karraker Lounge a training, address packages and what can I find there? and mail to: Karraker Lounge is located on the ground floor of (Your Name) Apartment Building D. c/o Albright Training Center Amenities include a television 1 Albright Ave with cable access, DVD PO Box 477 player, book and movie Grand Canyon AZ 86023- lending library, pool table, 0477 board and outdoor games, outdoor grills, acoustic Packages and mail can be guitar and full kitchen. The picked up/dropped off Lounge also has an Automatic weekdays at the Kowski Hall External Defibrillator (AED) Reception Desk. 50 Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I wash my Can I have my pet stay with clothes? me in my apartment? Laundry rooms are located Animals are not allowed in on the ground floors of Albright lodging, with the Apartment Buildings B and exception of service animals. E and have washers, dryers, Xanterra, Inc. operates irons, ironing boards, drying a kennel in the park; call racks and complementary 928 638-2631 for more detergent. information.

Can someone visit me while Emergencies I am staying at Albright? Additional guests are allowed What do I do if I have an to stay in apartments free emergency? of charge, but we ask that Dial 9-911 from your room you fill out a Non-Student phone or 911 from your cell Occupancy Form and phone for Grand Canyon NP check in with the Lodging 24-hour emergency service. Coordinator (928 638-7982) first. If you require non-emergency medical care, Grand Canyon Minors cannot be left Clinic is located about 1 unattended in the apartments mile from Albright Training and must be under adult Center. To drive there, turn supervision at all times. left from the Albright parking Contact the Lodging Office if lot onto Albright Ave, turn you need a roll-away bed for right on Center Road and left additional guests (roll-away on Clinic Rd. beds subject to availability). 51 Frequently Asked Questions

The closest emergency room The Xanterra Public Garage is located at Flagstaff Medical offers emergency repairs, Center, 89 miles south of the towing and locksmith park in Flagstaff, AZ. services. Call 928 638-2631 to reach Xanterra Dispatch. AEDs and first aid kits are located in Karraker Lounge Village Information (Building D) and Kowski Hall. Where can I buy groceries and supplies? Where can I get a Grand Canyon Marketplace prescription filled? is located about 1.5 miles The Grand Canyon Clinic from Albright. To drive there, operates a pharmacy Monday turn left onto Albright Ave – Friday from 8:30am – and turn right at the stop sign 6:00pm (lunch hours may on Center Rd. Turn left on vary). Market Plaza Rd; the road will end at the store parking Where can I find a dentist? lot. Check The Guide for There are no dental services current hours. within Grand Canyon NP. The closest dentists are in Where can I find an ATM? Williams, AZ (59mi) and Chase Bank and a 24 hour Flagstaff, AZ (89mi). ATM are located next to Grand Canyon Marketplace I’m having car trouble on Market Plaza Rd. An ATM (locked keys inside, dead is also located in the Maswik battery, flat tire, etc.). What Lodge Lobby. do I do? 52 Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I mail a letter or and operate much like a buy stamps? city bus system, providing You can purchase stamps and transportation to visitor mail letters at the Reception centers, hotels, stores and Desk in Kowski Hall or at the scenic viewpoints. Check Post Office, located next to The Guide for the current bus Grand Canyon Marketplace routes and schedules. on Market Plaza Rd. Where can I get souvenirs? Where can I get something Albright’s Employee to eat? Association sells badge There are many dining replicas, coffee mugs, water options in the park, ranging bottles and patches at the from delis to fine dining. The Reception Desk. Items are on closest dining options are display between Classroom located walking distance from 1 and the Breakroom/ Albright at Maswik, Bright Classroom 3. Cash and check Angel and El Tovar Lodges. only, no credit cards. Check The Guide for maps and hours of operation. Grand Canyon Association sells books and other How do the Park Shuttles educational materials at work? Grand Canyon Visitor Center, The free Grand Canyon Verkamps Visitor Center, Shuttle system provides free Yavapai Geology Museum, transportation around the Kolb Studio, Tusayan Ruins village and out to scenic and Museum and Desert viewpoints. The shuttles run View. All sales go toward on non-overlapping routes funding programs and 53 Frequently Asked Questions research throughout the park. gov/grca/planyourvisit/index. htm or check The Guide for Xanterra, Inc, and Delaware more information on what North, Inc. operate gift and to do, what to see and what curio shops throughout the you need to know to make Village and Desert View the most of your time at the and offer a wide range of Grand Canyon. goods, from t-shirts to Native American arts and craft items. Do I need a permit to go hiking? Where can I find out about Only overnight hikes require Ranger Programs? a permit – go to www.nps. The current program gov/grca/planyourvisit/ schedule is located in The backcountry.htm or visit the Guide. Backcountry Information Center for information on Exploring and overnight hiking permits. Sightseeing You do not need a permit What can I do while I am at to go day hiking, but you the Grand Canyon? do need to take some The possibilities are almost precautions. Plan your hike endless. You can attend based on the time of year, a ranger program, ride a weather and an honest mule, take a helicopter flight assessment of your group’s over the canyon, take a physical abilities. Carry a leisurely walk along the rim map, a flashlight, plenty of or spend days exploring the food and water and season backcountry. Go to www.nps. appropriate gear. 54 Frequently Asked Questions

Check The Guide for a list of Where can borrow or rent a day hiking possibilities. bicycle? Where can I ride a bike in the park? How do I get to the river? The Albright bicycle fleet is Since there are no roads available for day use by any into the Grand Canyon, Albright guest. Our fleet getting to the river requires includes adult mountain an overnight hike or mule bikes, bike lock and helmets ride down rough and steep (required for all bicycle fleet trails. Hiking to the river use). and back in one day is not recommended due to Bicycles, children’s bicycles, long distances, extreme bike trailers, tandem bikes temperatures and a 5000 foot and adult tricycles are (1500m) change in elevation available for rent from Bright between the rim and the river. Angel Bicycles near the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Call Where can I see a movie 928 638-3055 for availability about the Grand Canyon? and rates. The park orientation film, Grand Canyon: Journey of Bicycles are allowed on all Wonder, shows at the Grand paved and dirt roads and on Canyon Visitor Center every the Greenway Trail. Bicycles hour on the half hour. The are prohibited on the Rim IMAX movie, Grand Canyon: Trail and all trails into the The Hidden Secrets, runs Grand Canyon. at the National Geographic Visitor Center in Tusayan, AZ How can I take a helicopter every hour on the half hour. or plane ride over the 55 Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Canyon? Helicopter and fixed wing tour flights leave from Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan, 7 miles south of Albright Training Center. Check The Guide for a list of operators and phone numbers or visit the tour operator offices at the airport for rates, times and reservations.

56 Albright Training Center Grand Canyon, AZ www.nps.gov/training/hoal Printed March 2014