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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, 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, , NPS photo by Michael Quinn 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 time to Road construction in the Mather Point – Canyon View Information Plaza area information on: enjoy this gift. Sit and watch the changing play of light and shadows. Wander continues throughout the summer. When the project is completed this fall, the Maps ............10–11,17,20 along a trail and feel the sunshine and wind on your face. Follow the antics of road will skirt the south side of Canyon View Information Plaza and additional Ranger Programs...........2–4 the ravens soaring above the rim. Can you hear the river roaring in the gorge far parking will provide easy access to the visitor center and rim. See additional below? We must ensure that future generations have the opportunity to form information on this project on page 9. Information Centers ......... 7 connections with this inspiring landscape. Drive slowly and obey all construction zone signs and flaggers. Sunrise & Sunset Times ....... 7 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 Stop in One of the Visitor Centers Hiking..................16–17 a visitor center and talk with a ranger. Participate in a ranger-led activity. Save Grand Canyon Visitor Center: Visitor Services...........18–19 gas and frustration; park your vehicle and ride the free shuttles. Watch a sunrise The visitor center is in Canyon View Desert View ............... 20 or sunset. Walk out at night to enjoy the star-filled sky or the moon-lit canyon. Information Plaza, south of Mather Pause at a viewpoint and listen to other visitors proclaiming the beauty of the Point, but you cannot drive there. Park canyon in many languages. What Time Is It? your vehicle at Mather Point and walk the 300 yards to the visitor center or Most of Arizona, including Grand ride the free park shuttles. Watch for Canyon National Park, remains on construction in this area. Open daily Mountain Standard Time year- 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 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’s Nevada 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 Puebloan 9-911 from hotel phones To make your stay at Grand Canyon National Park less hectic village first excavated in the 1930s. Displays feature elements from Native and to reduce traffic congestion, use the free shuttle buses. American cultures both modern and historic and includes a large painting The shuttles operate from before sunrise to after sunset, come depicting 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 the article paved trail circles the excavation. The museum and bookstore, 3 miles west of Hiking? 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. 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. This South 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 270 million years Patio on rim 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 bed along the rim. Angel Lodge 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 Route shuttle bus Observation 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 participate in Grand Canyon 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 center by the free Center at Canyon 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 Visitor Center Verkamp’s 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 historic district or a front porch 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 exploring the Verkamp’s 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. Parking may be front porch 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 geology during Inside Yavapai 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 California condor! In front 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. Parking is near Bright 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 presentation on a Mather Amphitheater, 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 schedules posted behind Park Headquarters, a around the park. Arrive by walking, driving, or riding the free Village Shuttle Bus. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight for this short walk from Parking 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 many of the activities listed on the adjacent page, the following programs are designed especially for families. Family Fun Please remember that children must bring 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 to enjoy Grand Canyon’s 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.
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