SPRING 2008 VISITOR’S GUIDE 1 National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Grand Canyon Grand Canyon National Park Arizona Page Title South Rim: May 24–September 7, 2009 Also available in Deutsch, Español, Français, The Guide Italiano, ,

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Welcome to Grand Canyon National Park Construction Ahead! Drive Cautiously. Look inside for The Grand Canyon we visit today is a gift from past generations. Take timeRoad to construction in the Mather Point – Canyon View Information Plaza areainformation on: enjoy this gift. Sit and watch the changing play of light and shadows. Wandercontinues throughout the summer. When the project is completed this fall, the ...... 10–11,17,20 along a trail and feel the sunshine and wind on your face. Follow the anticsroad of will skirt the south side of Canyon View Information Plaza and additionalMaps the ravens soaring above the rim. Can you hear the river roaring in the gorgeparking far will provide easy access to the visitor center and rim. See additionalRanger Programs...... 2–4 below? We must ensure that future generations have the opportunity to forminformation on this project on page 9. Information Centers ...... 7 connections with this inspiring landscape. Sunrise & Sunset Times ...... 7 Drive slowly and obey all construction zone signs and flaggers. A few suggestions may make your visit more rewarding. The information in this Geology ...... 8 publication will answer many of your questions about the South Rim. Stop by a visitor center and talk with a ranger. Participate in a ranger-led activity. SaveStop in One of the Visitor Centers Hiking...... 16–17 gas and frustration; park your vehicle and ride the free shuttles. Watch a sunrise Visitor Services...... 18–19 or sunset. Walk out at night to enjoy the star-filled sky or the moon-lit canyon. Grand Canyon Visitor Center: Desert View ...... 20 Pause at a viewpoint and listen to other visitors proclaiming the beauty of the The visitor center is in Canyon View canyon in many languages. Information Plaza, south of Mather Point, but you cannot drive there. Park your vehicle at Mather Point and walk What Time Is It? the 300 yards to the visitor center or ride the free park shuttles. Watch for Most of Arizona, including Grand construction in this area. Open daily Canyon National Park, remains on 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time year- round. During the summer, Arizona is on the same time as California and Verkamp’s Visitor Center: On the rim east of Hopi House, Verkamp’sNevada and one hour earlier than Visitor Center hosts a bookstore and exhibits about the pioneer history of Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. Grand Canyon Village. Enjoy the 100-year-old Verkamp’s Curios building and walk along the Rim Trail. Open daily 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Emergency: 911 Yavapai Observation Station: The exhibits in this historic building illustrate the geology of Grand Canyon. Enjoy the view from the panoramic 24 hours-a-day dial windows 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. daily. Ride the Free Shuttle Buses 911 from any phone Tusayan Museum: This historic building sits beside an ancestral Puebloan9-911 from hotel phones To make your stay at Grand Canyon National Park lessvillage hectic first excavated in the 1930s. Displays feature elements from Native and to reduce traffic congestion, use the free shuttleAmerican buses. cultures both modern and historic and includes a large painting The shuttles operate from before sunrise to after sunset,depicting come a scene of the village as it might have appeared 800 years ago. A short, Thinking of by frequently, and the drivers never get lost. Read thepaved article trail circles the excavation. The museum and bookstore, 3 miles west of on page 7 and the map on pages 10–11 for more details.Desert View, is open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily. Hiking? See pages 16–17

The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. 2 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

During your visit the National Park Service encourages you to participate in the programs listed Ranger Programs below. All programs are free. Grand Canyon Village Activity Location Time Duration Frequency Cedar Ridge Hike

With a ranger, descend 1,140 feet (350 m) below the rim on the unpaved South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge.South This Kaibab Trailhead 7:00 a.m. 3–4 hours Daily strenuous 3-mile (5-km) round-trip hike is not recommended for people with heart or respiratory problems or difficulty walking. Participants should wear sturdy footwear and bring 1–2 quarts (1–2 liters) of water per person. Hat, sunscreen, and snacks strongly recommended. Hikers cannot drive to the trailhead. Ride the free Village Route shuttle bus to Canyon View Information Plaza and hop on the Kaibab Trail Route shuttle bus by 6:40 a.m. Allow 45 minutes for total travel time.

Fossil Walk: Remnant Impressions

Walk among brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures that thrived on this part of the continent 270Patio million on rim years side of Bright 9:00 a.m. 1 hour Daily ago, before the age of the dinosaurs. This easy ½-mile (0.8 km) one-way walk explores an exposed fossil bedAngel along Lodge the rim. Parking may be limited; park in Lots C, D, or E or ride the free Village Route shuttle to the Bright Angel Lodge stop. Colorado River Talk

Enjoy the grandeur and power of the Colorado River as you explore and discuss the river’s role in Grand Canyon.Bicycle rack outside Yavapai 10:00 a.m. 30–45 Daily Program may include a short walk on a paved path. Parking may be limited; plan to arrive by the Village RouteObservation shuttle bus Station minutes to the Yavapai Observation Station stop. Introduction to Grand Canyon’s Geology

Why is the Grand Canyon so deep, wide, and grand? Why does it exist only here in the world? Come and participateGrand Canyon in Visitor 10:30 a.m. 30–45 Daily this fascinating talk to learn how Grand Canyon was formed. Plan sufficient time to arrive at the visitor centerCenter by the at Canyon free View minutes Village Route shuttle bus. Information Plaza The Human Story

For thousands of years, humans have been part of Grand Canyon. Join park staff outside of Verkamp’s VisitorVerkamp’s Center Visitor Center 1:00 p.m. 30–45 Daily to take a look at the history of the South Rim area. Programs may include a walk around the village historicfront district porch or a minutes talk inside if the weather is poor. Parking may be limited; consider parking at Lots C or D or riding the free Village Route shuttle bus to the Train Depot stop. Rim Walk

Grand Canyon is a colorful landscape with a rich history. Enjoy an intriguing walk with a park ranger exploringVerkamp’s the Visitor Center 2:30 p.m. 45–60 Daily canyon’s natural and cultural history. This is an easy, up to one-mile (1.6-km) walk on a paved trail. Parkingfront may porch be minutes limited; consider parking at Lots C or D or riding the free Village Route shuttle bus to the Train Depot stop. Geo-Glimpse

Enjoy the geology exhibits at Yavapai Observation Station and explore a selected aspect of the canyon’s geologyInside Yavapaiduring Observation 3:00 p.m. 15–20 Daily these short talks. Station minutes Condor Talk: Wings over the Canyon

What highly endangered bird with a 9-foot (2.7-m) wingspan is often spotted at Grand Canyon? The CaliforniaIn front condor! of Lookout Studio 3:30 p.m. 30–45 Daily Learn about these majestic birds and their reintroduction in northern Arizona in a talk on the canyon’s rim.near Parking Bright is Angel Lodge minutes limited; consider parking at Lots C or D or riding the free Village Route shuttle bus to the Bright Angel stop..(You may have to use stairs to arrive at the program site.) Evening Program

The perfect way to end your day at the Grand Canyon! Relax beneath the stars and enjoy a ranger presentationMather on Amphitheater,a 8:30 p.m. 1 hour Daily significant aspect of the canyon’s fascinating natural or cultural history. For this evening’s topic check the schedulesbehind Park posted Headquarters, a around the park. Arrive by walking, driving, or riding the free Village Shuttle Bus. Dress warmly and bring a flashlightshort walk for from thi sParking Lot A outdoor presentation. Accessibility note: Although the trails to the amphitheater are paved, short sections exceed 5% grade. SUMMER 2009 SOUTH RIM VISITOR’S GUIDE 3

We hope that learning more about Grand Canyon National Park and its resources will lead to a greater appreciation of your national park.

Although children may enjoy manyf the o activities listed on the adjacent page,f theollowing programs are designed especiallyfor fa milies. FamilPleasey Furemembern that children must brin g an adult with them to all programs. Learn about the Junior Ranger Program on page 6. Junior Ranger Adventure Hike This program offered June 9 through August 15.

Experience Grand Canyon below the rim. Join a ranger on the challenging Hermit Trail tod enjoyCanyon’s Gran Hermits Rest bell 9:00 a.m. 2 hours Tuesday wonders. Participants may explore a fossil site and the colorful rocks, create artwork, learn about plants, animals, and safe through hiking techniques. This one- to two-mile (2–3 km) round-trip hike is strenuous; bring water, good hiking shoes, a hat, Saturday and sunscreen. This hike is idealfor families with children ages 9–14. Participants are eligible to purchase a Junior Ranger Adventure Hike patch. To arrive onf ortime this program, board ftheree Hermits Rest shuttle bus by 8:00 a.m. Offered June 9 through August 15. Alien Invaders! This program offered June 9 through August 13.

Help conquer Grand Canyon’s alien invaders! Learn about the invasive species that are threatening the park’s native Verkamp’s Visitor Center 9:00 a.m. 2½ hours Tuesday plants and animals. Be ready to roll up your sleeves and join in the fight against alien invaders by helping removef somefront o porch Thursday Grand Can yon’s leastt wanted invasive plants.Off ered June 9 through August 13. Junior Ranger Discovery Pack Program This program begins June 7.

Explore the ecological wondersf Grand o Canyon with yourfamily and discover the diversityf plants o and animals that liveIn the courtyard at Park 9:00 a.m. 1½ hours Daily here. Learn to use binoculars, field guides, and other toolsf a naturalist.o This program is designedfor families with childrenHeadquarters You will have until 4:00 p.m. to a ges 9-14. Participants aregible eli to purchase a Discovery Pack Junior Ranger patch. Parentsg nsi out the Discovery explore on your own with the Packs with ad river’s license dan must return them to kPar Headquarters no later than 4:00 p.m. thed sameay. Ri de the Discovery Pack free Villa ge Route shuttle bus to the Shrineg esof stopA or park in Parking Lot A.This program begins June 7. Kids Rock! This program begins June 7.

Join a ranger for fun activities exploring the wonders of the natural world at Grand Canyon. Rangers lead Shrinechildren of ages the Ages at the 10:00 a.m. 1 hour Daily 7–11 through games and activities in a fun educational experience. Possible themes includegy, water,fire ecolo insects, west end of Parking Lot A bats, an d much more!This program begins June 7. Storytime Adventures This program begins June 7.

Hear a ranger reading fun children’s books about Grandyon. Can Props and interactivegames bring the stories tof e.li This Porch on the rim side of 1:30 p.m. 30 minutes Daily program is for families with children ages 2-6. Children receive a condor tattooT orhis sticker. program b egins June 7. El Tovar Hotel Way Cool Stuff for Kids This program offered June 7 through August 15.

Join a rangerfor interactive games andfun activities designed to introduce children ages 7–11 to the way cool Shrine of the Ages at the 4:00 p.m. 1 hour Daily environmentf oGrand Canyon. Themes—including animal adaptations, predator-prey relationships, invasivewest species, end oandf Parking Lot A more— promote anpp a reciation of the outdoors and our nationalparks.O ffered June 7 through August 15. Additional Family Programs

As staffing permits, rangers willffer o additionaljunior ranger programsfor families, which may include night hikes and full moon walks. Look forgns si in the village area or at the Visitor Center to confirm times and availability. 4 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Ranger Programs, continued

Special Programs – Grand Canyon Village Activity Location Time Duration Frequency Full Moon Walks and Star Talks See page 7 for sunset times and moon phase dates.

During nights around the full moon and new moon, rangers may offer moon walks and star talks at the MatherMather Point Point One hour 1 hour 3 days overlook. Check bulletin boards at the visitor centers and campgrounds to see if these eventsPrograms are scheduled. after sunset around new may be presented in the 3 days around new and full moons. and full moons Campfire Program

Return to the roots of the national park experience for an evening program around a campfire. Rangers willMather offer nightly Campground , Sage 7:00 p.m. 45–60 As staffing programs at the Mather Campground campfire circle as staffing permits. Check at the visitor centers or bulletinLoop Campfireboard in Circle minutes permits the campground to see if a program is being offered. Additional Programs

As staffing permits, rangers will offer additional programs which may include Fossil Walks, Kolb Studio Tours,Locations and condorvary Varies Varies Varies programs as staffing is available Look for signs in the Village area or at the visitor centers to confirm times and availability. Desert View and Tusayan Museum Glimpses of the Past

Have you ever wondered how 800 years ago people found food, water, and shelter? Join a ranger to exploreTusayan the remains Museum, 3 miles (5 11:00 a.m. 30 minutes Daily of an ancestral Puebloan village and envision a thriving community in this harsh and demanding environment.km) westThis ofwalk Desert View and entails a journey on a 0.1 mile (0.2 km) flat, paved trail. 3:30 p.m. Cultural Connections

The story of human experience at Grand Canyon spans the last 12,000 years. Bring your imagination and exploreTusayan people’s Museum, 3 miles (5 2:00 p.m. 20 minutes Daily stories, past and present. km) west of Desert View The Spirit of Sunset See page 7 for sunset times.

Tranquility . . . Inspiration . . . Spectacular colors and the natural sounds of the canyon. Leave the crowds behindDesert andView end Point near the 1 hour before 45 minutes Daily your day at Desert View. Each ranger’s passion for one of the canyon’s unique facets is presented duringWatchtower this program. sunset Wear weather appropriate clothing.See page 7 for sunset times.

Inside the Canyon You must hike or ride the mules to these locations. Indian Garden

Rangers present evening programs at the amphitheater just south of the Indian Garden Campground. CheckIndian the bulletinGarden on the Bright As posted Varies Thursday board in the campground for times and topics. Rangers also post information on additional programs as schedulingAngel Trail. permits. through Sunday Phantom Ranch

Programs are given daily at Phantom Ranch, reachable only by hiking or riding the mules to the bottom of Phantomthe canyon. Ranch 4:00 p.m. 45 minutes Daily Talks cover a wide range of natural and cultural history topics. Upon arrival, check the Bright Angel Campground bulletin board or the Phantom Ranch Canteen for program locations and subjects. Junior Ranger activity booklet available. 7:30 p.m. 45 minutes Daily

Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs. All outdoor programs may be canceled during rain, snow, or lightning storms. These family-oriented programs are ideal for meeting the ranger program requirement for the Grand Canyon’s Junior Ranger award. Any ranger program, however, will meet the These programs are wheelchair accessible with assistance. Wheelchairs may be checked out requirement on page 2 of the Junior Ranger Activity Booklet. at the visitor center free of charge. SUMMER 2009 SOUTH RIM VISITOR’S GUIDE 5 Special Programs South Rim Star Party: June 13–20 26 Years of Music at the Canyon

Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy by The Grand Canyon Music Festival celebrates its This year’s musicians span the musical world from exploring the night sky during the 19th annual Grand26th season September 11–26 with week-end classical to modern. For programming notes and Canyon Star Party at Yavapai Point with Tucson Amateurand mid-week concerts in the Shrine of the Ages ticket information, visit the Music Festival’s Astronomy Association volunteers. Come to Yavapaiauditorium. The Festival also presents the ninth website at www.grandcanyonmusicfest.org Observation Station for a slide presentation at 8:00season p.m., of its Native American Composer Apprentice or call (800) 997-8285. then view the night sky through telescopes. Dress Project with music education programs at Navajo warmly. A flashlight and lawn chair are recommended.and Hopi Reservation schools. Music Festival Parking is extremely limited. Please walk or arrive byperformers also work with students at the GrandSeptember 11 and 12: The season opens Village Route shuttle bus, which runs until 11:00 p.m.Canyon Unified Schools for the third seasonwith ofthe the string band ETHEL, the Native American School of Rock. Composer Apprentice Project’s ensemble-in- residence. E THEL incorporates rock, blues, classical, and jazz to create their own unique sound.

September 18: The Bonfiglio Group (Robert Bonfiglio, Joe Deninzon, and Chris Milletari) Digital Photography Workshops: July 5–27 performs jazz and blues.

The National Park Service hosts Canon and American Park Network in presenting free digital photography September 19: Grand Canyon Music Festival workshops. Join a photo walk with seasoned professionals who share their experience taking landscape and founders Clare Hoffman and Robert Bonfiglio and wildlife photographs using the latest digital technology. friends perform works by J.C. Bach, Peter Schickele, Jonathon Long, a professor of photography at Montana State University, will lead the team of photographers and Steven Foster. for this summer’s workshops. Jon has spent considerable time in nearby Zion National Park photographing under the direction of Chief of Interpretation Tom Haraden. Jon has also worked as an assistant with well- September 20: ETHEL presents the world known photographer Thomas Mangelson. Jon will be supported by seven teammates with backgrounds in preview concert of the compositions from the wildlife and landscape photography who will make the program memorable for anyone who takes it. Navajo and Hopi student participants in the Native Photography walks are led by a Canon Explorer of Light member. Canon’s Explorer of Light program is American Composer Apprentice Project. comprised of a group of the most celebrated, internationally-known photographers ever assembled. By attending a weekend photo walk, you will not only learn to improve your photo composition skills, but also be inspired by the photo professionals who conduct each photo walk. September 25 and 26: The season concludes with the Enso String Quartet performing works by No cameras are necessary. Canon provides digital single-lens reflex bodies and lenses for all participants. Ravel and Schumann. Please arrive approximately 15–30 minutes before the class begins to receive your equipment. All participants receive a

CD and prints of the images they have taken. Photo Walks When: July 5–27, 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon daily, except Tuesday and Wednesday Kolb Studio Exhibits Where: Meet Mather Amphitheater behind Park Headquarters (Parking Lot A) Duration: 1–2 hours Through July 10: Wild about Children’sn’s Books—Wildlife Art for Kids The programs continue in the evenings with a slide show. Children’s books combine engaging imagery and vivido language to Evening Slide Show tell their stories, while at the same time fostering literacy.ew Three new children’s books about the Southwest are featured in this dazzling g When: July 5 – 27, 6:00 p.m. daily, except Tuesday and Wednesday exhibition that demonstrates why books continue to thrive in an Where: Shrine of the Ages auditorium (parking lot A west of Park Headquarters) electronic age. Admission is free. Duration: 45 minutes August 1–September 7: Paint the Parks

The annual Paint the Parks competition celebrates the public treasures managed by the National Park Service. Selectedh from d fthousands t i b of th entries P i tA by the i PaintAmerica Association, the winning artworks from the 2009 competition feature natural and cultural subjects from parks and monuments across the nation. Admission is free.

Sponsored by the Grand Canyon Association and Grand Canyon National Park 6 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Enjoying Grand Canyon Superintendent’s Planning Your Grand Canyon Experience Would you like to be a Welcome If you have half a day Junior Ranger?nger?

Summer is always an Stop at one of the visitor centers and learn moreThe National Parkervic Servicee exciting time to visit about the geology or history of the area. Participateoffers a Junior Rangerr Grand Canyon National in a ranger program. Ride the Hermits Rest Routeprogram for children ages 4 ages 4 Park. The long, warm days shuttle to Hermits Rest, getting off at the Monumentand older. encourage exploration. Creek Vista stop and walking or bicycling the Pick up a Junior Ranger Hike a trail, participate Greenway Trail to Pima Point. Activity Book at the Grand in a ranger activity, watch ger Canyon Visitor Center at a sunrise or sunset, or Grand Canyon View Information experience the majesty of a thunderstorm. Sit If you have all day Plaza, Verkamp’se rVisitor at on a sunny rock and listen to the wind, envy the Center, or Tusayanati onMuseum information desk and soaring ravens and condors, and try to identify the Walk a short distance down the Bright Angel or complete the activitiesitor listed for the appropriate age languages spoken by other visitors. South Kaibab Trails, keeping in mind that it is much level. A special JuniorMuseum Ranger information program desk is available and at This year we celebrate the 90th anniversary of easier walking down than climbing back up. DrivePhantom Ranch. the designation of Grand Canyon National Park. east on Desert View Drive, enjoying the overlooks es listed for the appropriatege a Once completed (don’t forget attendance at one Thanks to the foresight of congress and President along the way and stopping at Tusayan Museum or more ranger programs) bring the booklet back Wilson we have this awe-inspiring landscape and the Desert View Watchtower. Be at one of to the Grand Canyon Visitor Center at Canyon preserved so that we may share it with people from the viewpoints an hour before sunset to savor the View Information Plaza, Verkamp’s Visitor Center, around the world. changing colors and shadows. Help your children Individual interests, available time, and the weatherattain their Junior Ranger badge. or Tusayan Museum to receive an official Junior Throughout the summer a construction project can influence your visit. Use the information in Ranger certificate and badge. at Mather Point will provide additional parking at this publication and talk with a ranger in one of the Canyon View Information Plaza and will relieve visitor centers to help make your Grand Canyon some of the congestion in the area. Please drive experience memorable. carefully in the construction zone. Come back If you have two or more days another time to enjoy these improvements. The canyon is yours to enjoy and explore. Arise If you have only an hour or two early and take in a sunrise. Hike a trail and notice how much warmer it becomes as you descend Go to one of the viewpoints such as Mather, Steve Martin, Superintendent into the canyon. Venture away from the popularCell Phone Tour Yavapai, or Yaki Points and immerse yourself inviewpoints the and experience the quiet of the canyon. view. Walk a short distance along the Rim Trail and Attend a couple of ranger-led activities, endingYour your cell watch the changing patterns of light and shadow in day with the Evening Program. phone the canyon. provides another way to SteveMartin Superint d t learn more about Grand Canyon National Park. You Pets Must Be Leashed at Environmental Education can listen to Class Field Trips and a narration All Times over your cell phone at numerous points of interest on the South Leashed pets are TTeacher Workshops Rim between Maricopa and Yaki Points. allowed on rim trails s TheT Environmental Education staff invites throughout the Wherever you see a cell phone tour sign, dial teachers and students to take advantage of our free developed areas of t (928) 225-2907 and enter the indicated stop educational programs. We offer nine ranger-led the South Rim, but e number. You will hear an interpretive ranger give field trip programs at the canyon covering geology, not below the rim. a two-minute synopsis on various aspects of the ecology,fi and history topics. The curriculum-based The only exception is canyon from geology to Native American history to programse are designed for grades K–7 and address service animals. the night sky. is Arizonap and national academic standards. During Persons wishing to take a service animal belowJanuary and February, rangers conduct in-class presentations throughout Arizona and neighboringThere states.is no additional charge to listen to these A the rim must check in first at the Backcountry Distance learning programs via two-way video-conferencing are also offered. All programs aremessages. popular, Please so be aware that cell phone coverage Information Center. Kennels are available. advanced reservations are required. Contact the park as soon as possible to schedule your activity.can be spotty and not all providers offer service in Telephone: (928) 638-0534. the park. Free teacher workshops cover suggested pre- and post-visit activities, as well as walk-throughs of the programs at the canyon. Park staff conducts workshops several times each year. For more information or to make reservations for either student activities or teacher workshops call (928) 638-7931 or visit

www.nps.gov/grca/forteachers/. SUMMER 2009 SOUTH RIM VISITOR’S GUIDE 7 Enjoying Grand Canyon Information Centers Canyon’s Best Bargain: The Free Shuttle Bus System (see pages 2–4 for ranger programs at these locations) For more than 30 years the National Kolb Studio Park Service has provided a free shuttle bus system on the South Rim. The buses Once the home and business of the Kolb brothers, pioneering photographersuse compressed or liquefied natural at Grand Canyon, this building has been restored. Visit the free art gas,exhibits a clean burning fuel. Buses have in the auditorium and shop in the bookstore. Kolb Studio is locatedprovisions in the for improved accessibility and Village Historic District, at the Bright Angel Trailhead. Open daily 8:00can accommodatea.m. most wheelchairs. to 7:00 p.m. See page 11 for art exhibits displayed here. Free admission.Riding the shuttles makes your stay more enjoyable, while reducing pollution and decreasing traffic congestion. All shuttles have racks for bicycles. Verkamp’s Visitor Center The newest visitor center resides in one of the oldest buildings on the South Rim. Operated as a curio shop for more than 100 years by the Verkamp family, the building now features displays telling the history of GrandHow do I use the shuttles? Canyon Village. The visitor center and bookstore are open daily 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. See pages 2–3 for ranger programs beginning here. The map on pages 10 – 11 is the key. The map showsSunrise & Sunset routes, stops, operating times, and route lengths. Park your vehicle in one of the parking areas, Date Sunrise Sunset proceed to the nearest bus stop, and board the nextMay 24 5:16 a.m. 7:35 p.m. bus. The buses come by every 10–20 minutes. You Yavapai Observation Station do not need to obtain a ticket, and you are free May 31 5:13 a.m. 7:40 p.m. to get on or off at any stop. You can ride to a stop,June 7 5:11 a.m. 7:44 p.m. How old is the canyon? How did it form? The exhibits at Yavapai enjoy the view, shop at a gift store, or walk along the June 14 5:11 a.m. 7:47 p.m. Observation Station answer these and other geology questions. Therim, historic then hop on a later shuttle. building, located one mile (1.6 km) east of Market Plaza, features expansive June 21 5:12 a.m. 7:49 p.m. canyon views. The bookstore offers a variety of materials about the area. June 28 5:14 a.m. 7:49 p.m. Open daily 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. See page 2 for ranger programs beginning here. July 5 5:17 a.m. 7:49 p.m. Where do the shuttles go? July 12 5:21 a.m. 7:47 p.m. Four shuttle routes operate during the summer.July The 19 5:26 a.m. 7:43 p.m. routes do not overlap, although they interconnect.July 26 5:31 a.m. 7:38 p.m. Buses show the route name on the front and display Canyon View Information Plaza an appropriately colored square near the door. August 2 5:37 a.m. 7:32 p.m. Don’t forget to visit the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and Books and More August 9 5:42 a.m. 7:25 p.m. bookstore at the Canyon View Information Plaza. Reachable by free shuttle August 16 5:48 a.m. 7:17 p.m. bus or a short walk from Mather Point. The visitor center is open dailyHermits from Rest Route (red) August 23 5:53 a.m. 7:08 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., while the bookstore is open daily from 8:00 a.m.The western-most route winds seven miles along to 8:00 p.m. You may view the outdoor exhibits anytime. See page 2the for rim to Hermits Rest, stopping at viewpointsAugust 30 5:59 a.m. 6:59 p.m. programs beginning here. along the way. September 6 6:04 a.m. 6:49 p.m.

Village Route (blue) Tusayan Museum This loop connects visitor centers, lodging, restaurants, gift shops, and campgrounds. A visit to Tusayan Ruin and Museum provides a look into the lives of a It provides the best means to get to many of theMoon Phases thriving community as illustrated by its pottery, seashell bracelets, corncobs, and ranger programs. arrowheads. See 2,000 – 4,000-year-old original split-twig figurines. Art from New moon Full moon Moon rise today’s tribes provides a glimpse into their rich cultures. The museum, open daily May 24 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., is located three miles (5 km) west of Desert View. Free admission. See page 4 for programs beginning here. Kaibab Trail Route (green) June 7 8:10 p.m. Leaving from Canyon View Information Plaza, thisJune 22 route goes to the South Kaibab Trailhead and two July 6 7:39 p.m. viewpoints to the east. July 21 Desert View Bookstore & Park Information Tusayan Route (purple) August 5 7:22 p.m. The Desert View Bookstore and Park Information Center, located at Desert August 20 This shuttle travels between Canyon View View Point near the park’s east entrance, offers an excellent selection of Information Plaza to the gateway community of September 4 6:43 p.m. publications and park information. Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tusayan with four stops in Tusayan.

A passport cancellation stamp is available at all above locations. All times are Mountain Standard Time. 8 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Park Science There’s Only One Grand Canyon: Basic Answers to Your Geologic Questions How old? The rocks exposed within Grand Canyon range from the fairly young to the fairly old (geologically speaking). Kaibab limestone, the caprock on the rims of the canyon, formed 270 million years ago. The oldest rocks within the Inner Gorge at the bottom of Grand Canyon date to 1,840 million years ago. For comparison geologists currently set the age 1. of Earth at 4,550 million years.

2. How new? 3. While the rocks are ancient, the canyon is young. Geologists generally agree that canyon carving occurred over the last 5 – 6 million years—a geologic blink of the eye. Why here? 4. Beginning about 70 million years ago, heat and pressure generated by two colliding tectonic plates induced mountain building in western North America. An area known as the Colorado Plateau was raised more than 10,000 feet (3,000 m), but was spared most of the deformation and alteration associated with the uplifting of strata. This high plateau, so critical to Grand Canyon’s story, is a geological puzzle that researchers still seek to understand.

5. Why deep? Without the Colorado River, a perennial river in a desert environment, Grand Canyon would not exist. Water draining off the western slopes of the southern Rocky Mountains carried sand and gravel, cutting down through the layers of rock. Without the uplift of the Colorado Plateau, there would not have been the thousands of feet of topography to sculpt. From Yavapai Point on the South Rim to the Colorado River is a change of 4,600 feet (1,400 m), yet the river still flows 2,450 feet (750 m) above sea level.

6. Why wide? The width results from the rock layers collapsing around the river and its tributaries combined with the “headward erosion” of these side streams. 7. Softer, weaker layers erode faster, undermining the harder, stronger layers above them. Without adequate support, the cliffs collapse. The relentless river carries this eroded material to the Gulf of California. Much of what is now southeastern California and southwestern 8. Arizona is covered with material eroded from Grand Canyon. Over its 277 river miles (446 km), the jagged Grand Canyon varies in width. Along the South Rim, it ranges between 8 and 16 miles (13–26 km) depending upon where you choose to measure. 9.

Why Grand? 10. Often described as Earth’s greatest geological showcase, the ensemble of stunning dimensions—the melding of depth, width, and length—sets Grand Canyon apart. Nowhere else features such a dazzling variety of colorful rock layers, impressive buttes, and shadowed side canyons. Grand Canyon is the canyon against which all other canyons are compared. 11. The exhibits at Yavapai Observation Station explain the geologic processes that formed the rocks and carved the canyon.

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Illustration: 1. Kaibab Formation ...... 270 million yearsWant to know more? 2. Toroweap Formation ...... 273 million years 3. Coconino Sandstone ...... 275 million yearsThe geologic story is rich in detail and mystery. Attending a free ranger program may move you from wonder 4. Hermit Formation ...... 280 million yearsto comprehension. Programs are described on pages 2–4. 5. Supai Group...... 315–285 million yearsGrand Canyon Association bookstores offer many geology related titles. Bookstore hours and locations are 6. Redwall Limestone ...... 340 million yearslisted on page 7. To learn more about geology at Grand Canyon, take a look at: 7. Temple Butte Formation ...... 385 million yearscƒ Yardstick of Geologic Time, Allyson Mathis 8. Muav Limestone ...... 505 million yearscƒ Introduction to Grand Canyon Geology, Greer Price 9. Bright Angel Shale ...... 515 million years cƒ Carving Grand Canyon, Wayne Ranney 10. Tapeats Sandstone ...... 525 million years cƒ Ancient Landscapes, Ron Blakey and Wayne Ranney 11. Grand Canyon Supergroup...... 1,200 million–740 million years 12. Vishnu basement rocks...... 1,840–1,680 million years SUMMER 2009 SOUTH RIM VISITOR’S GUIDE 9 Park News Your Park Entrance Fees at Work Mather Point Construction and Other Projects

You have contributed $25.00 for the privilege of enjoying and preserving a spectacular part of our national heritage. Your entrance fee supports many projects within the park.

Drive slowly and carefully in the construction zone Road Construction Trail Workand obey all signs and flaggers. You may experience delays of up to 20 minutes at times. See the map on The original plans for Canyon View InformationWalking along the rim or descending into the pages 10–11 for alternative routes. Plaza included the construction of a light rail canyon forms longest-lasting memories. National transportation system between the South Rim Parkand Service trail crews have started a multi-year Tusayan. Although Grand Canyon Visitor Center,project to improve the South Kaibab Trail. The trail Books and More Bookstore, rest rooms, and remains open for all hikers. Be extra cautious whenRecently Completed Projects trails have hosted visitors since 2000, the light railwalking through areas under construction. Mules system never received funding. As a consequence,will not be using the trail during this project. The newly repaved Hermit Road provides a greatNot all of the entrance fees collected at Grand the area around Mather Point and Canyon ViewTrail crews will also be working on the Rim Trail,area to bicycle without much traffic. Once you Canyonhave stay here. Approximately twenty percent Information Plaza is very congested. To relieverepaving the surface on the section of trail betweenpedalled up the first steep hill, it is mostly levelof the fees are distributed to National Park Service this congestion and to provide for greater visitorBright Angel Lodge and Trailview Overlook onriding. Watch for shuttle buses and the few vehiclesareas that do not collect fees. enjoyment, construction began this spring on a new sharing the road. If a shuttle bus approaches from Hermit Road. Again, the trail remains open during The National Park Service thanks you for your road and additional parking areas near Canyon the rear, stop off the edge of the road and let it pass. construction. support. If you plan to visit other park service View Information Plaza. Buses are equipped with bike racks should you areas, you may want to purchase the America the become tired or want a ride to the top of that The new road will circle to the south of the visitor Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreation first hill. center and bookstore. Additional parking areas for Lands Pass that provides entrance to all sites private vehicles, A new section of the paved Greenway Trail, suitablecollecting entrance fees. You can apply your Rest Rooms for hikers, bicyclists, and visitors in wheelchairs,current Grand Canyon National Park entrance starts at the Monument Creek Vista bus stop andpermit towards the interagency pass. The installation of new vault toilets will providewinds west along the rim past Pima Point to Hermits RV s, and tour buses will provide improved facilities at a number of picnic areasRest. and Along the way, enjoy canyon viewpoints easy access to the rim, visitor center, rest rooms, viewpoints including Tusayan Museum, Grandview(above) that few hikers had seen before the and bookstore. Although some of the improvementsPoint, and the South Kaibab Trailhead. Work oncompletion of this segment of the Greenway Trail. may be open for use during the summer, this phasethe rest room at Desert View may result in using of the project is scheduled for completion in temporary portable rest rooms. late fall.

Avoid a Shocking Experience Artist in Residence: Inspired by the Park

Few places have provoked as much wonder and creativity as Grand Canyon. The Artist-in Residence program offers professional artists (writers, composers, visual and performing artists) the opportunity to spend time on the South Rim of Grand Canyon. The National Park Service supplies a residence within the park for a three week period . In exchange for the adventure of living and working in a national park, the resident artist has the opportunity to create works that generate understanding and dialogue about the need to preserve this national treasure. While here, the selected artist shares his or her inspiration, motivation, and techniques in programs with park visitors. Upon completion of the residency, the artist donates a work representative of the park.

Lightning strikes are common on the South Rim during summer thunderstorms.If Stay you away are interested from exposed in the Artist in Residence program, stop by any points during storms. Hair standing on end is a warning that an electrical charge is building near you and a warning that lightning may strike. If this occurs, move away from the rim immediately! The safest place to be during a thunderstorm is inside a building or a vehicle with the windows closed. Avoid touching metal railings NPS when lightning activity is nearby. For more information, a Lightning Awareness brochure is available at all visitor center and ask for a brochure visitor centers. with application or visit our website www.nps.gov/grca/supportyourpark/air.htm. 10 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Grand Canyon Village Shuttle Bus Routes, Points i / 0.5 i / 3.2 km 0.3 m km 0 m 1 2. . Hermits Rest m 2 7 Hopi Point Powell Point k .7 0 0 ail m .8 . .8 Tr k i m 5 m 1 1 y m / i i Village Route Transfer .1 m i / a / / 0 w 1. R .8 km n 3 im e e km G r Tra Hermits Rest Transfer il MaricopaMMaariicocopa Point Po Bright Angel Trailhead 0.7 mi / 1.1 km Thunderbird Lodge Hermit Trailview Kolb Studio

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Building d C Village a Train Depot o Maswik Community Library R East Gre ll enwa e Lodge Garage y W e Center Road w South Rim Elevation: o E Albright General R reet Training approximately 7000 ft. / 2100 m ht St Ce Albrig Center nte Grand Canyon Cl r Ro Kennels ad E Backcountry Village Route Information Open to private vehicles and shuttle bus service. RV Parking AvailableCenter (no overnight parking) Easily accessible shuttle bus stops are located in or near all parking areas. Monument Creek Mohave Hopi Powell Train Shrine o Vista The Abyss Point Point Point Maricopa Bright Angel Depot Ages Pima Point Point Trailview Lodge Westbound Overlook W e Hermits Rest Hermits Rest Route Village Route Transfer Hermits Rest Transfer Villa g Direction and sequence of stops Direction an d Eastbound Maswik Lodge Backcountry Pima Point Mohave Point Powell Point Information Center Village East Center Road Free Shuttle Buses Hermits Rest Route Village Route Kaibab Trail Route Free shuttle buses operate on four Buses provide transportation Buses provide transportation Buses provide transportation routes at Grand Canyon National Park: between the Village Route Transfer between Canyon View Information between Canyon View Information and Hermits Rest (seven miles; 11 km) with Plaza, Yavapai Point, hotels, restaurants, Plaza, South Kaibab Trailhead, Yaki Point, and Hermits Rest Route (indicated in red on the stops at nine canyon overlooks. Buses stop onlycampgrounds, parking lots, and other facilities Pipein Creek Vista. This is the shortest scenic map above), Village Route (blue), Kaibab Trailat Hermits Rest, Pima, Mohave, and Powell the Village area. This is not a scenic route, but rimroute and the only access to Yaki Point. Route (green), and Tusayan Route (purple). Points on return. views are available a short walk from many stops. The routes interconnect, but do not overlap. No 30 minutes round-trip(without getting off bus) tickets are required, and bus stops are clearly marked throughout the park by signs with the 75 minutes round-trip(without getting off bus) 60 minutes round-trip(without getting off bus) May buses run every: above symbol. May buses run every: May buses run every: 30 minutes 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. Buses are white with a green stripe. The buses 30 minutes 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. 30 minutes 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. 15 minutes 6:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset display the route name on the front and an 15 minutes 7:30 a.m. to sunset 15 minutes 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. June, July, and August buses run every: appropriately colored square near each door. 30 minutes sunset to one hour after sunset 30 minutes 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 30 minutes 4:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. June, July, and August buses run every: June, July, and August buses run every:15 minutes 6:30 a.m. to one hour after All buses are equipped with bicycle racks. 30 minutes 4:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. 30 minutes 4:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. sunset Bicycle one way and ride the shuttle the other. 15 minutes 7:30 a.m. to sunset 15 minutes 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. September buses run every: Pets are not permitted on buses. 30 minutes sunset to one hour after sunset 30 minutes 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 30 minutes 5:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. September buses run every: September buses run every: 15 minutes 7:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset 30 minutes 5:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. 30 minutes 5:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. 15 minutes 7:30 a.m. to sunset 15 minutes 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 30 minutes sunset to one hour after sunset 30 minutes 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Service may be suspended during Sunrise and sunset times are on page 7. inclement weather. SUMMER 2009 SOUTH RIM VISITOR’S GUIDE 11 of Interest, and Parking

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Eastbound Eastbound Market Plaza Trailer Village Shrine of the Mather Eastbound South Kaibab Trailhead Ages Campground Rules of the Road P Parking Accessibility Legend Motorist Warning: Pedestrians have the Parking is available in lots throughout An accessibility permit, allowing access Shuttle Bus Routes right of way. Vehicles must stop for Grand Canyon Village. Please avoid parking to some areas closed to public traffic, is available (Indicated in red, blue, or green) pedestrians in crosswalks. along the roadside except where signs or lines aton entrance gates, the Grand Canyon Visitor Shuttle Bus Stops the road indicate that it is permissible. LocationCenter at Canyon View Information Plaza, (Indicated in red, blue, green, or purple) Pedestrian Warning: Avoid walking on of the lots is indicated on the map above. Verkamp’s Visitor Center, Park Headquarters, narrow park roads. Use trails that parallel Kolb Studio, El Tovar Concierge Desk, and the Major Park Roads most park roads. Always face traffic. A Near Park Headquarters. Large lot that Bright Angel Lodge, Yavapai Lodge, and Maswik (All vehicles) Lodge Transportation Desks. frequently has available spots. Secondary Roads Bicyclist Warning: Bicycles are permitted B Near the businesses in Market Plaza. This is (All vehicles) on all paved and unpaved park roads the largest lot, but tends to fill early Day-Use Wheelchairs and the Greenway Trails. They are . Shuttle Buses Only The National Park Service provides wheelchairs prohibited on all other trails, including the Rim Parking C This small lot near the intersection of at no charge at the Visitor Center at Canyon View P Trail. Bicyclists must obey all traffic regulations. Center and Village Loop Roads may have sites Information Plaza. Picnic Tables Always ride single file with the flow of the traffic. when others do not. Paved Trails Wear bright colors and a helmet.

D Mather Point Accessible Shuttle Unpaved Trails On the narrow Hermit Road bicyclists should Unpaved lot along the railroad tracks in the Grand Canyon Village Historic District. During construction, an accessible van will offerDistance between pull to the right shoulder of the road and free rides between Mather Point and Grand points on trails dismount when large vehicles are attempting to E Near the Backcountry Information Center.Canyon Visitor Center. Shuttle runs pass. Never hang onto a shuttle bus while riding. The southern portion of this lot has large, pull-7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Not to scale. Check distances carefully. through spaces forRV s and vehicles with trailers. 12 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Park Science California Condors: Soaring to Success Today more than 60 condors live in Arizona, with a total condor population in excess of 320. With populations in California and Baja California, in addition to captive breeding birds, the future of the California condor looks promising. Concerned scientists trapped this remnant population and initiated a captive breedingAsk a ranger where to see condors soaring over the program. The condors responded wellcanyon and and the about this year’s nesting activity. population increased sufficiently to release birds back into the wild to attempt reestablishing wild populations. Two areas—central California and northern Arizona—appeared to offer the best chances for the young condors. The firstWant release to know more? in the Grand Canyon area took place in 1996. The young birds had to learn to survive withoutFor more any information on California older birds to act as tutors. condors, attend the Condor Talk: Wings As the birds matured, scientists watchedover the Canyon ranger program described anxiously for courtship displaysm and otheron page signs 3 orof for recent field reports go to reproduction. A successful reintroductionn www.peregrinefund.org program . Grand Canyon depended on the birds thriving and reproducingAssociation on bookstores feature several their own. The first nesting attempts failed,condor but titles, in including: 2003 a pair hatched and fledged the firstcƒ California condor chick in Arizona in morech than 100 years. Each spring since pair bonding andd. nesting has occurred. Cautiously optimistic. That summarizes the outlooksloth, shrubox, mammoths, and horses—grazed Condor: To the Brink and Back Last year two birds fledged in northern Arizona. for the California condor, one of the largest andhere. Condors scavenged on their carcasses. As the John Nielsen rarest birds in North America. The National Parkclimate changed this food source disappeared. The condor program continuescƒ with more captive- Service is pleased to be cooperating with the U.S. raised birds being released, additional nesting,California and Condors (children’s book) By the time European explorers reached North Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land some disappointments. Condors arePatricia susceptible A. Fink Martin America, California condors survived only along Management, Arizona Game and Fish Department, to lead poisoning from bullet fragments ingested the Pacific coast, perhaps feeding on dead whales cƒ and the Peregrine Fund in the reestablishment of a from carcasses and gut piles. The ArizonaCondor, Game Spirit of the Canyon and other marine mammals that washed ashore. California condor population in Arizona. and Fish Department encourages hunters(children’s to use book) Robert Mesta Continued pressure from hunting, egg collecting, nonlead ammunition and distributes coupons for Fossils discovered in caves in the park documentand the inability to adapt to the modern world with cƒ its purchase. Utah is exploring the possibility of that condors have lived in this area for thousandsits chemicalsof and power lines, further reduced the Condors in Canyon Country implementing a similar program. years. During the last Ice Age, when the climatecondor was population. Only 22 California condors Sophie Osborne cooler and wetter, large herbivores—Shasta groundexisted in the wild by the 1980s.

Take a Look at Canyon Mountain Lions and You Sketches Research has documented mountain lions on the South Rim. Although seldom seen, the presence of mountain lions and other wildlife contributes Canyon Sketches, an electronic magazine on the park’sto the richness of the visitor experience. Please respect all inhabitants of website, features short updates about the canyon’sthis wonderful area, both four-footed and two-footed. natural, cultural, and recreational resources. Articles highlight the projects that Grand Canyon's ScienceTo reduce the chance of mountain lion encounters: and Resource Management biologists, archeologists, physical scientists, and wilderness planners do tos Do not hike alone. Hike in groups and make noise. inventory, monitor, mitigate, restore, and rehabilitates Supervise your small children. Do not let them run ahead of you park resources. out of sight. Recent features include the restoration of native vegetation, surveys of native songbird nests to monitor s Do not leave food, including pet food, where animals can reach it. for parasitizing by brown-headed cowbirds (above), and the excavation of an archeological site along the Colorado River. Future articles discuss surveys for bats in park caves and restoration of habitat for the sentryIf you should encounter a mountain lion that appears aggressive or does not immediately retreat: milk-vetch, an endangered plant. s Do not turn and run, which could provoke a chase response. Back slowly away from the animal while View the Canyon Sketches e-magazine at facing it. s Appear big. Stand tall; hold a jacket open to increase your apparent size. http://www.nps.gov/grca/naturescience/cynsk.htm. s Make noise. s Keep together in a group. There is safety in numbers. Report all mountain lion s In the unlikely event of an attack, fight back. sightings to a ranger! SUMMER 2009 SOUTH RIM VISITOR’S GUIDE 13 Park Science Alien Invaders: Non-native Plants in the Park

What is an invasive plant? Each locality throughout the world has plants If you would like to assist the effort to control that are native to it or are naturally found there. www.nps.gov/grca/ invasive plants while you are here at Grand Cheatgrass, another invasive species, actually Non-native plants are ones that humans have naturescience/cynsk-v02.htm. Canyon, join the Alien Invaders! program increases the spread of wildfires by growing as a moved to a new area either accidentally or on presented every Tuesday and Thursday. See fine, closely spaced grass that dries out byyou early would like to read information about a purpose. People have imported or moved non- page 3 for a description of this activity. summer, providing extra fuel for fires.How previous can you volunteer help prevent effort tothe control spread invasive native plants as ornamentals, or for a specific of invasiveplants at theplants? park, visit purpose, such as providing erosion control For more National Park Service invasive plant Today, nearly ten percent of the plant species or creating a windbreak. Most non-native information,www.nps.gov/plants/alien/ go to . found in the park are non-native species.While The we welcome visitors to Grand Canyon plants do not cause major problems, but a few spread of invasive plants is one of the greatestNational Park, sometimes people bring more become established, spreading widely and threats to biodiversity and the preservationthan luggage from home. Non-native plant seeds out-competing native plants. This kind of non- of intact, native ecosystems. Preventingcan their “hitchhike” on socks, shoes, clothes, camping native plant is referred to as an invasive plant. spread is one of the most important issuesgear, pets, and vehicles. You can help Grand facing natural resource managers, bothCanyon at by removing seeds from your camping Grand Canyon and around the world.gear, Grand shoes, and clothes before you enter the park. Canyon National Park staff work hardAlso, to brush your pet to remove seeds that may Why are resource managers remove priority invasive plants so thatbe our stuck to its coat. Staying on established trails concerned? native ecosystems remain intact. prevents invasive seeds from being transported into pristine areas of the park. Check your shoes The goal of the National Park Service is to How do we control exotic plants? and clothes after each hike and remove any seeds preserve and restore native ecosystems for to keep from transporting them to new areas. you and for future generations. Invasive plantsVolunteers! Grand Canyon’s Vegetation aggressively colonize and disrupt native habitat.Program relies on wonderful volunteers Inspect your belongings before you leave the They achieve this by out-competing native to keep our park beautiful and our native park to make sure you do not bring unwanted plants for sunlight, water, and growing space. ecosystems intact. A group of volunteers can plant seeds home. You can also protect your pull thousands of invasive plants in one day; home and your local area from invasive plants Many invasive plants are not palatable to many times more than the National Park by landscaping with native plants and avoiding animals, nor do they provide good habitat for Service staff could do alone. If you or your invasive species. Finally, you can help in your wildlife. A slope of non-native Scotch thistle group are interested in lending a hand, visit local area by volunteering for invasive plant is much less inviting to foraging animals than the websites removal and habitat restoration projects. the smorgasbord banquet of native plants that www.gcvolunteers.org should be there. or www.volunteer.gov/gov or call the Grand Canyon Trust at (928) 774-7488. If

North Rim The National Park Service thanks these concessioners for support with this and other publications. The average distance across Grand Canyon “asDNC Parks & Resorts Xanterra South Rim the raven flies” is ten miles (16 km). Traveling DNC Parks & Resorts at Grand Canyon (DNC)Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. is the primary environmental ethic and social conscience – for from the South Rim to the North Rim by operates the General Stores in the park at Desertconcessioner and the sole provider of in-park the long term. We have taken the lead in this automobile, however, requires a five-hour drive View and Grand Canyon Village under contractlodging at the South Rim. Owned and operated calling and have implemented comprehensive of 215 miles (346 km). with the U.S. Department of the Interior. DNCby Xanterra Parks & Resorts, we have been and broad-based environmental initiatives encourages its associates to develop a strong providing quality guest service since the El throughout all of our operations. Please join Lodging and camping at the North Rim are relationship with the park during their tenure Tovar Hotel was opened in 1905 by the Fred us in these efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle available from mid-May to mid-October. and to be good stewards of its special places inHarvey Company. Today park visitors have a during your visit to this special place. For more Reservations are strongly recommended. which we operate. For more information pleasechoice of accommodations in seven distinctly information call (928) 638-2631 or visit Additional facilities are available in the contact us at (928) 638-2262. different Grand Canyon lodging properties. surrounding Kaibab National Forest, the Kaibab Additional services include gift stores, www.grandcanyonlodges.com. Lodge area, and Jacob Lake. The road to the restaurants and in-park tours. North Rim is closed during the winter months. Xanterra South Rim, LLC.—We’re not just close, we’re there! As the nation’s largest national and state park A separate edition of The Guide is published management company, we know that we play an for the North Rim and includes details about integral part in the tourism industry and how it facilities and services, as well as program and impacts the natural environment. This is why we hiking information. Ask at any are a company based upon values that reflect an

NPS visitor center for a copy. 14 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Park Science For Your Safety and Theirs: Keep Wildlife Wild To many people, the opportunity to view the Animals foraging for natural foods in an unaltered wildlife in Grand Canyon National Park is as environment are the healthiest. amazing as the spectacular views. Visitors may Feeding animals puts everyone in potentially commonly see mule deer and elk in Grand Canyon hazardous situations. People who feed animals may Village, endangered California condors soar be bitten or otherwise injured by the animal they majestically above the canyon, and other wildlife are feeding. Other visitors are at risk as they may be including ravens, lizards, and rock squirrels are harmed by aggressive animals that have previously common along the rim. Visitors may also have the been fed. opportunity to glimpse bighorn sheep, coyotes, and ringtails. Mountain lions, bobcats, badgers, and Seemingly tame animals are still wild, and may rattlesnakes are less commonly seen, but are present behave unpredictably. Animals may use their in the park. teeth, claws, hooves, antlers, or horns to defend themselves. View wildlife from a safe distance. Many visitors to Grand Canyon may think that Provide animals sufficient room to make an escape species such as rattlesnakes and mountain lions if they feel threatened. You are too close to an pose the greatest risks to people. In fact, rock animal if your presence causes them to move. squirrels, deer, or elk inflict more injuries. During the summer, rock squirrels commonly bite visitors There are other serious hazards associated with who are feeding them, or who are just holding their wildlife. Squirrels and other rodents, coyotes, foxes, finger out towards them. Park rangers regularly tell bats, and mountain lions may carry infectious visitors that squirrels are the most dangerous animal diseases such as Hantavirus, rabies, or plague. in the park because squirrel bites are so frequent. In some situations, animals may transmit these diseases through simple contact, such as touching Federal law protects all wildlife in Grand Canyon Animals that are fed by people may lose their In recent years the National Park Service has had to or feeding wildlife. In recent years, biologists have National Park. Most people know that hunting and natural fear of humans and their ability to forage euthanize deer, coyotes, rock squirrels, and other documented Hantavirus, rabies, and plague in the trapping are not allowed in national parks, yet many for natural foods. “A fed animal is a dead animal” animals that had become overly aggressive towards park’s wildlife populations. people may not realize that approaching or feeding embodies considerable truth. In addition to losing humans or had become completely dependant on animals is also prohibited. Park regulations prohibit their foraging ability, animals that have been fed are food handouts. Park rangers work to preserve and Grand Canyon National Park is a sanctuary and these actions because they are harmful to animals less likely to survive other reasons. Visitors feeding protect park resources, including wildlife. NPS home for wildlife. By treating wildlife with respect and place people in danger. When you approach animals from vehicles cause them to congregate staff find it heartbreaking when they are forced to and not approaching or feeding them, you are too closely to wildlife, you may stress them and near roadways, placing them at a high risk of being euthanize animals whose aggressive behaviors were aiding their chance for survival. By keeping wildlife interfere with behaviors necessary for their survival. killed by vehicle collisions. caused by being fed by well-meaning people. wild, you are protecting their safety—and yours.

Preserving Our Cultural Heritage

Many peoples have called Grand Canyon homeWhen visiting a site: during the last 12,000 years. During your visit, s Tusayan Ruin on the South Rim you may come across remnants of cultures fromDo s Bright Angel Ruin at Phantom Ranch long ago. You may see evidence left by miners ands Take pictures. If you would like to enjoy a cultural site, visit: s Hilltop Ruin, Nankoweap granaries, and Unkar explorers of the early twentieth century or the s Imagine what life was like in the past. remains of prehistoric Native American dwellings, Delta along the Colorado River rock art, or artifacts such as pottery. s Contact a ranger if you see archeological sites defaced or you witness someone removing s Walhalla Glades Ruin, Transept Trail Ruin, and These ruins and artifacts are a fragile, irreplaceableartifacts. Cliff Springs granary on the North Rim legacy. The National Park Service preserves s Rock art sites along the Bright Angel Trail these special places and federal law prohibits the Don’t s Horseshoe Mesa Historic District on the excavation, injury, destruction, or removal of any Grandview Trail relic, artifact, or archeological site. s Walk or lean on walls in sites. s Touch rock art or granary walls. s Move artifacts or modify walls. s Eat or camp within the site. SUMMER 2009 SOUTH RIM VISITOR’S GUIDE 15 Park Science & News Saving the Endangered Humpback Chub In June 2009, the National Park Service will miles below Lees Ferry. Biologists chose Shinumomature and reproduce? Additional translocationsLeft: to Adult chub, photo by Melissa Trammell translocate approximately 300 juvenile humpback Creek as the site for the translocation based onaugment this population will be considered based chub from the Little Colorado River to Shinumo water quality, temperature, and available food upon the analysis of the first year’s findings. Center: Biologists seining in the Little Colorado Creek in Grand Canyon National Park in order base. A waterfall just above the confluence with the River, NPS photo The project is funded by the National Park to test the feasibility of establishing an additional Colorado River prevents non-native predatory fish Service and the Bureau of Reclamation and is population of this endangered fish in the canyon. from entering Shinumo Creek. being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. In 2008, biologistsFish and Wildlife Service, Arizona Game and captured Fish Department, and Grand Canyon Wildlands approximately 300Council. juvenile humpback chub near the mouth of the Little Colorado River. These 2 – 4 inch (5 – 13 cm) fish were transported out of the canyon by helicopter. The small The humpback chub (Gila cypha) is an unusual- humpback chub were treated to remove parasites. looking member of the minnow family that is found They overwintered at a fish hatchery to grow to a only in the Colorado River basin. These fish, which size that would allow implantation of identification can live as long as 30 years and reach lengths of tags. almost 20 inches (50 cm), are characterized by large In early June, helicopters will transport the chub fins and pronounced humps behind the heads to sections of Shinumo Creek with suitable habitat. of adults. Prior to the release of the humpback chub into The humpback chub is one of eight species of fish Shinumo Creek, researchers will remove native to the Colorado River in Grand Canyon. Like non-native fish. other native fish, the humpback chub is adapted to the river’s natural conditions—high turbidity with seasonally variable flows and temperatures. Today the humpback chub is protected under the Endangered Species Act. Human-caused changes to its habitat have caused a significant decline in the humpback chub populations In Grand Canyon, humpback chub face an ecosystem altered by Glen Canyon Dam, and competition with and predation by non-native fish such as trout that thrive in the clear cold waters of the post-dam Colorado River. The largest humpback chub population in the canyon exists near the confluence of the Little Colorado and the Colorado rivers. The fish spawn in the warmer Little Colorado River, because water released from Glen Canyon Dam is too cold for successful reproduction. Historically humpback chub would have used other tributaries besides the Little Colorado An intensive three-year monitoring program will River, but currently may be excluded from such follow the translocation. Biologists will observe tributaries due to competition and predation by whether the young humpback chub survive the non-native fish. translocation, and if they will remain in Shinumo Shinumo Creek is a small, clear tributary stream Creek during high summer rain run-off. If they that joins the Colorado River approximately 109 survive in Shinumo Creek, will the fish grow, 16 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Day Hiking Before You Go . . . Hiking Chart for some popular day hike destinations Plan Ahead Warning! National Park Service rangers recommend that you do not attempt to hike from the rim to the river and back in one day, because of the distance, high canyon temperatures, low humidity, and the steepness of As a day hiker no permits are required. You are entirely on your own. Your descent into the canyon, however brief, marks your entry into a world inthe which trails. Few trails form loops; you will be hiking on the same trail in both directions. You are responsible for preparation, self-reliance, and common sense are crucial. the safety of yourself and those in your party! Round trip Approximate Elevation Temperatures Soar Trails Destination distance time round trip change Notes Expect a 20–30° F (11–16° C) difference in temperature between the cool, forested rim and the inner canyon. Canyon temperature can soar to more thanRim Trail (mostly flat, many sections suitable for wheelchairs) 110° F (43° C) in the shade, and you will not be hiking in the shade. Hiking The Rim Trail offers easy walkingFollows the Your choice 15 minutes to 200 feet Mostly during mid-day (10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) is not recommended. and quiet views as it winds along rim for 12 half-a-day 60 m paved, except the rim from Hermits Rest west tomiles dirt from Double Your Calories, Double Your Fun Pipe Creek Vista. Begin from any Monument Salty snacks and water or sports drinks should be consumed on any hike lastingviewpoint and use the free shuttle Creek Vista longer than 30 minutes. Food is your body’s primary source of fuel and saltsbuses to return. to Maricopa (electrolytes) while hiking in the canyon. Point If you do not balance your food intake with your fluid consumption, you run the risk of becoming dangerously debilitated and severely ill. For every hour hikingBright Angel Trail (steep, but popular) in the canyon, you should drink ½ to 1 quart (liter) of water or sports drinks. The most popular trail into the 1 ½-Mile 3 miles 2–4 hours 1,131 ft. Rest rooms Your best defense against illness and exhaustion is to eat a large breakfast,canyon a full begins west of Bright AngelResthouse 4.8 km 345 m Water lunch, a snack every time you take a drink, and a rewarding full dinner at theLodge. end Some shade and seasonal May–Sept. of the day. 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Stay Cool:Hike during the cooler early morning and late afternoon hours. If May and September: 5:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m., and 7:00 a.m. you hike in the sun, keep your shirt and hat wet to stay cool. June, July, and August: 4:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m., and 6:00 a.m. 3. Go Slowly:If you can carry on a conversation, you are hiking at the right pace.Hermit Trail (steep and rocky) If you find yourself out of breath, your legs and digestive system are not getting enough oxygen. Lack of oxygen can cause fatigue, heavy legs, and exhaustion.This rough, unmaintained trail Waldron 3 miles 2–4 hours 1,240 ft. No water, starts 500 feet west of Hermits Basin 4.8 km 380 m little shade 4. Rest Often: Sit down, prop your legs up, and take a 10-minute break at leastRest. Recommended for once every hour. experienced desert hikers, this trailSanta Maria 5 miles 4–6 hours 1,760 ft. Treat water 5. Eat and Drink Frequently:Balance your food and water intake. Salty snacks has little afternoon shade. 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Maximum vehicle length: 30 feet. Sports Lounge 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. September: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Campsites are $18 per night. Some sites may www.grandcanyonlodges.com. be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bright Angel Restaurant Check at the campground entrance. For In Bright Angel Lodge. Open daily. All prices are subject to change. Books and gifts advance reservations contact (877) 444-6777 Breakfast: 6:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Listed west to east along the rim. Bright Angel Lodge or visit Lunch: 11:15 a.m.–4:00 p.m. On the rim. $69–174 www.recreation.gov. Dinner: 4:30–10:00 p.m. Hermits Rest ...... 8:00 a.m.–sunset Lounge: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. El Tovar Hotel Trailer Village Maswik ...... 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. On the rim. $174–426 Pull-through sites with hookups are located Bright Angel Coffee House Kolb Studio ...... 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. next to Mather Campground. $32.00 per site per Kachina Lodge Located in the Bright Angel Lodge. Lookout Studio night for two people; $2.00 for each additional ...... 8:00 a.m.– sunset On the rim. $170–180 Open daily 5:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. person over age 16. Campers may register at Bright Angel ...... 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Thunderbird Lodge the entrance to Trailer Village. Reservations Bright Angel Fountain El Tovar ...... 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. On the rim. $170–180 through Xanterra Parks & Resorts. For same- Daily 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. day reservations, call (928) 638-2631. See Hopi House...... 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Maswik Lodge The Arizona Room advance reservation contact information in Verkamp’s Visitor West end of village. $90–170 adjacent column. On the rim in Bright Angel Lodge. Open daily. Center ...... 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Yavapai Lodge Reservations are not accepted. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Yavapai Curio ...... 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Market Plaza. $107–153 Desert View Campground Dinner: 4:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Books & More at Canyon View Phantom Ranch Located near the East Entrance, 25 miles east Located at the bottom of the canyon. of Grand Canyon Village. Self-registration is onEl Tovar Dining Room Information Plaza...8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Overnight dormitory and cabin space. Advancea first-come, first-served basis. $12 per site perLocated on the rim. Open daily. Yavapai Observation Breakfast: 6:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. reservations are required. night Station ...... 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Call for prices (see above) or inquire at the Dinner: 4:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Tusayan Museum ...... 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Transportation Desks in Bright Angel, Maswik, Outside the Park Dinner reservations are required: Desert View Bookstore/Park or Yavapai Lodges. (928) 638-2631 ext. 6432. Camper Village Information ...... 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Lounge: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Commercial campground located one mile Desert View Trading (1.6 m) south of park entrance in the town of North Rim–Grand Canyon Post...... 8:00 a.m.–sunset Tusayan. Hookups, coin-operated showers, Delicatessen at Marketplace Lodge laundry, propane, dump station, and store are Located in the General Store. Open daily. Desert View Make reservations by calling (877) 386-4383 oravailable year round. Call (928) 638-2887 or May and September: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Watchtower...... 8:00 a.m.–sunset www.foreverresorts.com (800) 638-2887. June, July, and August: 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Watchtower stairs close 30 minutes before sunset Outside the Park–Tusayan, AZ www.grandcanyoncampervillage.com Yavapai Cafeteria Ten-X Campground Located at Market Plaza. Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn Open daily: 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Operated by Kaibab National Forest. Located (800) 937-8376 or (928) 638-2681 two miles south of Tusayan. $10.00 per site Desert View Trading Post Snackbar Canyon Plaza Resort per night. No hookups or showers. Group Open daily: 8:00 a.m.–sunset (800) 995-2521 or (928) 638–2673 sites available by reservation. Information: (928) 638-2443. Grand Hotel (888) 634-7263 or (928) 638-3333 Holiday Inn Express (888) 473-2269 or (928) 638-3000 Red Feather Lodge (866) 561-2425 or (928) 638–2414 SUMMER 2009 SOUTH RIM VISITOR’S GUIDE 19 Services Medical Tours & River Trips Transportation Religious Services 24-Hour emergency care dial 911 Transportation Desks Religious services are offered in the park and the From hotel rooms dial9 - 911 Air Tours surrounding community. Current schedules are Fixed-wing and helicopter tours originate dailyInformation about Phantom Ranch facilities, North Country Grand Canyon Clinic posted at Mather Campground (near the check- from Grand Canyon Airport. A list of air tour mule trips, horseback riding, air tours, one-dayin station), Shrine of the Ages, the information Daily: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. operators is available upon requestNPS at float trips, and motorcoach tours (including kiosk near the post office, the Visitor Center at (928) 638-2551 visitor centers or consult the local telephone directory. wheelchair-accessible tours) is available in theCanyon View Information Plaza, and Verkamp’s following lodge lobbies. Call (928) 638-2631, Visitor Center. Services Bus Tours ext. 6015. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints In the Park–South Rim Tours within the park to Desert View and Maswik Lodge Hermits Rest, as well as sunrise and sunset tours, Don Kiel, Branch President. (928) 638-9426 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Laundry and Showers are available daily. Contact any transportation El Cristo Rey Roman Catholic desk or call (928) 638-2631. Bright Angel Located near Mather Campground. Father Eugene Cagoco, D.S., (928) 638-2390 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Grand Canyon Assembly of God Last laundry load: 9:45 p.m. Mule Trips Yavapai Lodge Brian and Debbie Fulthorp, Co-pastors, One-and two-day trips into the canyon depart8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Chase Bank and ATM each morning and may be available on a Grand Canyon Baptist Church At Market Plaza. 24-hourATM . waiting-list basis. Call (928) 638-2631 or contactRailroad Rick Wiles, Pastor. (928) 638-0757 the Bright Angel Lodge Transportation Desk Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Grand Canyon Railway offers service Grand Canyon Community Church Friday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. for information. between Williams, Arizona, and Grand Canyon. (Christian Ministry in the National Parks - Accepts travelers checks and major credit cards. www.grandcanyonlodges.com Call (800) THE-TRAIN for information and multi-denominational) (928) 638-2437. reservations. www.thetrain.com Jared Long, Pastor. (928) 638-2340 ATM Horse Rides also available in Maswik Lodge lobby. Jehovah’s Witnesses (Tusayan) Trail rides and twilight wagon rides are Taxi Service Borden Miller, (928) 635-4166 Post Office available from Apache Stables at the north Service is available to the Grand Canyon At Market Plaza. (928) 638-2512 end of Tusayan. Rides are offered as weather Airport, trailheads, and other destinations. DailyJewish Services and Programs Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. permits. For information and reservations call24-hour service. (928) 638-2631, ext. 6563. Rabbi Nina Perlmutter, (928) 777-8172 Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (928) 638-2891. Rim to Rim Shuttle Kennels Smooth-Water Raft Trips Daily round-trip transportation between the Available in Tusayan Open daily: 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. North Rim and South Rim is provided by (928) 638-0534. Half-day trips on the Colorado River from Glen Transcanyon Shuttle. One trip each way IMAX Theater For retrieval after 5:00 p.m., contact Fire and Canyon Dam to Lees Ferry are provided by Colorado River Discovery. (888) 522-6644daily. or Reservations required: (928) 638-2820. 8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Movie shown every hour on Safety: (928) 638-2631. the half hour ...... (928) 638-2206 www.raftthecanyon.com. Shuttle Service Lost and Found Kaibab National Forest Two companies provide shuttle service between Hiking and Backpacking Tusayan Ranger District ...... (928) 638-2443 For items lost or found in hotels or restaurants, Flagstaff, Williams, and Grand Canyon twice call: (928) 638-2631. For all other lost items Grand Canyon Field Institute (GCFI) daily, also serving Phoenix as well as other News and Weather call: (928) 638-7798. Take found items to the offers a wide variety of educational programs points in northern Arizona. Grand Canyon Visitor Center at Canyon Viewthroughout the park. Expert instructors who KNAU ...... Radio FM 90.3 Information Plaza or Verkamp’s Visitor Center.share the wonder of Grand Canyon with Flagstaff Express participants of all ages and backgrounds (800) 563-1980 or (928) 225-2290 lead these single- and multi-day classes. For Garage Services www.flagstaffexpress.com more information call (866) 471-4435 or visit Hualapai Skywalk Located east of Grand Canyon National Open Road Tours Park Lodges general offices. Open daily The Hualapai Skywalk is on the Hualapai www.grandcanyon.org/fieldinstitute. 8:00 a.m.–noon and 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (877) 226-8060 or (928) 226-8060 Indian Reservation, not in Grand Canyon GCFI is a program of the nonprofit Grand Provides emergency repairs such as tires, belts, www.openroadtours.com National Park. The Skywalk is at the west Canyon Association. batteries, fuses, hoses, etc. Tow service provided end of Grand Canyon approximately 250 to Williams or Flagstaff for more advanced Arizona Highway Information miles from the South Rim. Stop by any repairs. After hours emergency service available. NPS 511 or (888) 411-ROAD (928) 638-2631 visitor center for a brochure with a map. www.az511.gov The Skywalk is a Hualapai Tribal business. For information or to make reservations: (877) 716-9378 or (702) 878-9378 or

www.destinationgrandcanyon.com. 20 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK South Rim Yavapai Point 01 23 45miles Mather Point Grand Canyon 01 23 45kilometers Village Navajo Point Desert View Yaki Point 7461 ft. / 2275 m 7438 ft. / 2267 m 7262 ft. / 2213 m See inset map below Lipan Point To Highway 89 Park 7360 ft. / 2243 m Cameron Headquarters 30 mi., 48 km Grandview Point East See Village Route Map Canyon View Moran Point Entrance pages 10–11 Information Plaza 7399 ft. / 2256 m 7160 ft. / 2182 m Park Boundary Dese Tusayan Ruin rt V Drive ie w iew and Museum D t V rive er es South D t Entrance Watchtower Frereees shut tle serviicece Trading Post (sesee detae ilsi below ) Desert View Area Tusayan Bookstore / Information Grand Camping, Lodging, Restaurants, Groceries, Marketplace Canyon Souvenirs, IMAX Theater, Air Tours, Service Station (300 yds./275 m Airport walk to facilities) Restrooms P Legend Park Boundary Ten-X Campground P Paved Road Trailhead Picnic To I-40 Williams: 54 mi., 86 km Shuttle Bus Only Interpretive Trail Food Service Station Flagstaff: 74 mi., 118 km East Entrance P Parking Ranger Station Gas Station Campground

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Tusayan Shuttle Bookstores Desert View Services A free shuttle travels Grand Chevron Service Station 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. between Canyon View Fuel available 24 hours with credit card Information Center and the Canyon Desert View Marketplace 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. gateway community of Tusayan. Association Bookstore/Park Information 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Trading Post Gift Shop 8:00 a.m.–sunset Tusayan Route Inspire. Educate. Protect. Watchtower Gift Shop 8:00 a.m.– sunset Free buses provide transportation Grand Canyon Association (GCA) is a nonprofit organization created in 1932 to between the hotels in Tusayan (four Watchtower stairs Close 30 minutes before gift shop inspire and educate people to protect Grand Canyon National Park for the enjoyment stops) and Canyon View Informationof present and future generations. Since then, GCA has provided the park moreDesert than View Campground First-come, first-served Plaza. You must have a valid park $31 million in financial support. entrance permit to use this shuttle. For GCA bookstore locations, see page 7. Purchase permits at hotels or the When you shop at GCA bookstores, your purchase supports Grand Canyon National National Geographic Visitor Center, Park. When you visit if you have not already paid for a , ask how you can support Grand Canyon National Park’sNational Park Service permit at the entrance station. educational programs and scientific research by becoming a member of the U.S. Department of the Interior Grand Canyon Association. In addition to supporting the park, you will receive a 15 percent discount at all GCA bookstores, including our online bookstore atGrand Canyon National Park May 16 – September 13 www.grandcanyon.org. Post Office Box 129 Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 20 minutes each way Member discounts are also available for most classes offered by the Grand (riding time; no stop) Canyon Field Institute, GCA’s outdoor education program. For more For the latest information updates, visit Grand Canyon National Park’s information about GCFI, visit website at:www.nps.gov/grca/ Buses run every 15 minutes www.grandcanyon.org/fieldinstitute. cƒ First bus leaves Tusayan atTeachers 8:00 a.m. can take advantage of GCA’s Travelin’ Trunk program, which brings the The Guide is published by Grand Canyon National Park in cooperation with the cƒ First bus leaves Canyon ViewGrand Canyon to your classroom. For more information contact (800) 858-2808, Grand Canyon Association. Printed by Arizona Daily Sun on recycled paper, Information Plaza at 8:40ext. a.m. 7142 or using soy-based inks. www.grandcanyon.org/fieldinstitute/educators_trunk.asp. cƒ Last buses leave from both areas at 9:30 p.m. Shop online: www.grandcanyon.org or call toll free (800) 858-2808, ext 7030.Experience Your America