if I -111 J \J \J I \J NATIONAL PARK - ARIZONA UNITED STATES Historic Events DEPARTMENT OF THE Grand 1540 Don Lopez de Cardenas, with 12 INTERIOR members of Coronado's expedition from Mexico, discovered Grand Harold L. Ickes, Secretary Canyon. Canyon 1776 Father Garces and Father Escalante, NATIONAL PARK Spanish padres, led exploring parties into Grand Canyon region. ARIZONA

1826 First Americans visited Grand Can­ SOUTH RIM OPEN ALL YEAR yon—James O. Pattie, beaver trap­ per, and his father. NORTH RIM OPEN SUMMER SEASON ONLY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 1858 Lieut. Ives, heading first Govern­ Newton B. Drury, Director ment expedition, visited this re­ gion. LIGHTS AND SHADOWS IN THE CANYON 1869 Maj. J. W. Powell made the first E successful boat trip down the Colo­ HE Grand Canyon National 1,008 square miles, is 56 miles long, c o j\r j\r s rado River. Park contains one of the and contains 105 miles of the winding Colorado River. The Colorado River at the 1890-91 The Bright Angel Trail, following Tworld's greatest natural won­ Bottom of the Canyon . . Cover an old Indian route, was con­ ders—the Canyon for which it is named. THE CANYON The Canyon 3 structed by a group of prospectors. This superb work of nature first im­ Geology of the Canyon ... 3 1892 Capt. John Hance built the first presses the visitor by its immensity. The The Canyon is 217 miles long, meas­ cabin on rim of the Canyon. ured by the river's course, and from 4 The Colorado River 4 vast distances from the rims down to to 18 miles in width, all within the Animal and Plant Life .... 4 1897 Grandview Hotel opened. A stage the surging Colorado River, looking using three changes of horses State of Arizona. It is 10 miles wide at Indians 4 like a narrow ribbon at the bottom of brought visitors from Flagstaff, 72 Yavapai Station. The bottom of the miles distant, in 12 hours. the gorge, are almost bewildering. Views from the Rims .... 4 Canyon below Yavapai Point is 2,500 As one views the Grand Canyon, its Exploring the Inner Trails ... 5 1898 Bucky O'Neil, one of Colonel feet above sea level, about 4,500 feet Roosevelt's Rough Riders, built a gorgeous, almost unbelievable coloring, Administration, Services, and below the South Rim, and 5,700 feet cabin at Rowe Well, 3 miles west made up of all hues of the rainbow, is Accommodations 6 of Grand Canyon Village. below the North Rim, making an aver­ constantly changing. When the colors South Rim 6 age depth of about 1 mile. 1900 The Bright Angel Hotel was estab­ shift and the shadows shorten and Motor, Saddle, and Airplane lished. One cabin and tents. Six of the seven climatic belts recog­ lengthen, the shapes of the towers, Trips 7 nized throughout America are repre­ 1901 September 18, first passenger train buttes, and pinnacles rising from the Schedule of Naturalist to the Grand Canyon. sented in the Grand Canyon region. Services 10 Canyon floor seem to change and some They vary from that of desert Mexico 1904 Hotel El Tovar was built. of the formations disappear entirely. Miscellaneous Services . . 10 at the Canyon bottom to the Arctic- North Rim 12 1908 President Theodore Roosevelt pro­ To be appreciated fully, the Grand Alpine type on the nearby San Fran­ claimed Grand Canyon a national Canyon should be seen from both top cisco Peaks. Motor, Saddle, and Airplane monument. Trips 13 and bottom, as well as in relation to the 1919 Grand Canyon created a national absorbing region which surrounds it. GEOLOGY OF THE CANYON Schedule of Naturalist park by act of Congress. Only in this way can one fully appre­ Services 15 The Grand Canyon is the result of 1921 River Bridge at mouth of Bright ciate this vast wonderland. stream cutting, made possible by the Miscellaneous Services •. . 15 Angel Creek built. Grand Canyon National Park was es­ combination of a semiarid climate and Auto Trips From Rim to Rim . " . 15 1928 Grand Canyon Lodge built. tablished by act of Congress, approved the high surface elevation (7,000 to February 26, 1919. It has an area of 9,000 feet) of the plateau.

2 Grand Canyon National Park • Arizona Grand Canyon National Park • Arizona 3 Exposed in the gorge is one of the along the lower walls of the Canyon of native stones on the brink of the rado. After a stop for luncheon, the most complete sections of rocks known. in many places, especially noteworthy Canyon, the tower commands one of icturn journey is made in easy stages, They range from Archean age (the old­ ones being at Clear Creek. the most breath-taking of Grand Can­ arriving on the rim in late afternoon. est known) to Permian. The old rocks Four Indian tribes live in the Grand yon views' and a startling panorama of Even more spectacular, from a scenic of the basement complex, tilted forma­ Canyon region today. The Navajo, a the Painted Desert. standpoint, is the trip over the Kaibab tions, breaks in the record which show pastoral people numbering about 48,- On the North Rim a paved highway Trail. Starting from the South Rim at the lapse of millions of years, molten 000, live in the largest Indian reserva­ extends from Grand Canyon Lodge Yaki Point, the downward journey un­ rock solidified into granite, and faults tion in the United States, just east of eastward to Point Imperial, Farview, folds an ever-changing panorama until are all represented in the canyon sec­ Grand Canyon. The Hopi, a pueblo Vista Encantada, and Cape Royal. The the Tip-Off is reached, from which tion of the broad arch of the plateau. farming people numbering about 2,500, highway, winding through a magnifi­ point the trip continues into the inner live on three mesas north of the Painted cent forest, emerges at the various obser­ canyon and across the 440-foot Colo­ THE COLORADO RIVER Desert. The Paiutes are found to the vation points for striking views of the rado River suspension bridge to Phan­ The Colorado, which empties into north. The Havasupai, an agricultural Canyon and the Painted Desert. An­ tom Ranch for dinner and an overnight the Gulf of California in Mexico, is the people, numbering about 200, live other interesting trip, and one of the stop. The return journey is made over second longest river in the United States, within the park boundaries in Havasu most beautiful in the park, is the wood­ the Kaibab or Bright Angel Trails, about 2,000 miles long, and it cuts 19 Canyon, west of Grand Canyon Village. land drive to Point Sublime. reaching the South Rim late in the major canyons along its course. At the afternoon of the second day. gauging station at Grand Canyon the THE VIEWS FROM THE RIMS EXPLORING THE INNER From the North Rim, the cross- river averages about 300 feet in width, The Grand Canyon should be seen TRAILS canyon Kaibab Trail starts down into varies from 12 to 45 feet in depth, and first from the many spectacular observa­ Exploring the Grand Canyon by de­ the Canyon from Bright Angel Point, flows at a speed of 21/2 to 10 miles an tion points on its two rims. Excellent scending the trails to its innermost fast­ descending into Roaring Springs Can­ hour. It carries past any given point motor roads, footpaths, and bridle paths nesses is a memorable experience. The yon through quaking aspen, fir, pine, an average of nearly 1 million tons of present view after view of the Canyon's descent is usually made on muleback in and oak brush to the Redwall limestone sand and silt every 24 hours. varied and ever-changing panorama. parties led by experienced guides. section. At the mouth of Manzanita Boulder Dam is 260 miles down­ The drive along the South Rim cov­ Hikers should make inquiry at the Creek, the trail enters Bright Angel stream from the Kaibab Suspension ers nearly 35 miles of well-paved roads. park office before attempting the Can­ Canyon. From this section may be seen Bridge. It does not affect the Grand It passes at times through interesting yon trips. The trip to the Colorado River one of the most beautiful sights on the Canyon's section of the river, as the pine forests, only to emerge at short in­ and return is very strenuous and one's entire trip — the spectacular springs water backs up in Lake Mead only to tervals upon startling views of the Can­ strength should not be overestimated. which gush forth with a roaring sound within 60 miles of the park. yon. Westward from El Tovar Hotel, Food and water should be carried. from beneath the Redwall limestone, ANIMAL AND PLANT LIFE the drive includes Powell, Hopi, Mo­ There are two splendid trails from cascading down an oak-covered moun­ have, and Pima Points, each offering its Animal life in the park includes the South Rim to the Colorado River, tainside to the gorge 40 feet below. own superb view, and finally Hermit about 180 species of birds, 60 species of in the bottom of the Canyon. The one Farther down the picturesque Box Can­ Rest. This unique resthouse, built of yon of the Bright Angel Creek, and 5 mammals, 25 reptiles, and 5 amphib­ most frequently used is the famous Canyon boulders, is an attraction in miles above Phantom Ranch, is Ribbon ians. During the growing season both Bright Angel Trail. Every turn in this itself. Falls. rims and the Canyon slopes are covered well-built trail opens up new vistas, each Eastward, the route is over the East with a great variety of wild flowers. seemingly more spectacular than the one The trip from the North Rim to Rim Drive through the forest and along before. About half-way down, a brief Phantom Ranch and back, with an over­ INDIANS the Canyon's rim. Stops are made at stop is made at Indian Gardens, after night stop at the Ranch, takes 2 days, About 500 ruins of ancient Indian Yavapai Observation Station and at which the trail stretches out upon the as does the trip from rim to rim either pueblos have been discovered in the Yaki, Grandview, Moran, and Lipan Tonto Plateau and presently heads way. A popular 1-day trip is that from Canyon and on the rims. Cliff dwell­ Points. At the end of the drive is the downward through Granite Gorge to the North Rim to Roaring Springs and ings made by these Indians are found Desert View Obervation Tower. Built the rocky banks of the turbulent Colo- return. 4 Grand Canyon National Park • Arizona Grand Canyon National Park • Arizona 5 ADMINISTRATION, SERVICES, SOUTH RIM Auto-camp Cabins.—In Grand Can­ Canyon Rim drives to Hermit Rest, 8 AND ACCOMMODATIONS (OPEN ALL THE YEAR) yon Village there is a motor camp con­ miles to the west, and Desert View, 25 Hotels, lodges, camps, and transpor­ sisting of a camp lodge, with grocery, miles to the east, which are especially Park Headquarters. — Grand Canyon tation services are under the manage­ soda fountain, and other facilities, and popular, are $3 and $6, respectively. National Park is under the administra­ ment of Fred Harvey. a large number of furnished house­ These may be taken singly, or the com­ tion of the National Park Service, El Tovar Hotel.—Situated on the very keeping cabins. Rates range from $1.25 bination trip is $7. Another popular United .States Department of the In­ brink of the chasm, El Tovar is one of to $4.75 per day, with a discount of 10 tour is to the well-known, but little terior, Washington, D. C. The park the most famous resort hotels in the percent for those remaining 4 days or seen, Navajo and Hopi Indian Reser­ is in immediate charge of the superin­ Southwest. It is built of native boulders longer. These rates include fuel, water, vations, east of the park by way of the tendent, with headquarters on the South and pine logs, with more than 80 guest and electric lights, but not bedding suspension bridge over the Little Colo­ Rim at Grand Canyon Village. Visi­ rooms. Rates range from $2.50 per day, and linen, which may be rented at the rado River and through the Painted tors are welcomed at park headquar­ European plan, for one person in a camp lodge. Public bath, toilet, and Desert. ters and are invited to use the informa­ room without bath, to $11.50 and up laundry facilities are available. Rea­ Trail Trips.—There are very few days tion bureau and reference library. per day, American plan, for two persons sonably priced plate meals may be ob­ of the year when one cannot make the in a room with bath. Meals are: Break­ tained at the auto-camp lodge. Bright Angel Trail trip on muleback, a Ranger Service and Educational Fa­ fast, $1; luncheon, $1; dinner, $1.50. distance of 7.8 miles, from the South cilities.—In addition to regular nature- For children from 3 to 7 years of age, Phantom Ranch. — Picturesquely lo­ Rim to the Colorado River. The cost of guide hikes, motor caravans, and camp- the rates are half; a discount of 10 per cated at the bottom of the Canyon, this trip, including lunch, is $6. An­ fire lectures by park rangers on both cent is allowed to guests remaining 7 Phantom Ranch consists of a group of other spectacular trail trip is the one to rims, the National Park Service main­ days or more. rustic cabins surrounding a central lodge, providing modern conveniences Phantom Ranch via the Kaibab Trail. tains a free observation station and trail- Bright Angel Lodge and Cabins.— for a brief or extended stay in the A 3-day outing, spending 2 nights at side museum at Yavapai Point on the Modern, comfortable, and attractive ac­ depths of the chasm. Phantom Ranch Phantom Ranch and visiting Ribbon South Rim. Here are given, during the commodations, at a wide price range, is operated on the American plan, $6 Falls and Roaring Springs, is scheduled. summer season, informal lectures on are provided in the Bright Angel Lodge, per person per day. Reservations should In 2 days the visitor may.cross the Grand the origin, history, and plant life of the situated on the Canyon's rim near the be made at Bright Angel Lodge or El Canyon from one rim to the other, Grand Canyon region. The Wayside head of Bright Angel Trail. Lounge Tovar Hotel before leaving the rim. spending a night at Phantom Ranch. Museum and excavated ruin on the East and entertainment facilities, as well as These trips range in price from $5 to Rim Drive explain the archeology of various shops and services, are available Public Campgrounds.—These are $30. the region. in the main lodge, and a large coffee maintained by the National Park Serv­ Pack Trips.—There are many oppor­ shop provides regular meals and a la ice in Grand Canyon Village and at tunities for interesting pack trips into Living Expenses.—The cost of a Grand carte service. In addition to the Bucky Desert View. Motorists bringing their the Canyon and surrounding country Canyon outing depends on the visitor's O'Neil 17-room lodge and the Powell own equipment may make free use of for which special arrangements may be taste and the size of his vacation budget, 25-room lodge, there are comfortable these grounds, which are equipped with made. for the Grand Canyon offers a complete and attractive cabins. Rates are from cooking fireplaces, tables, benches, Saddle Horses. — A popular 1 -day range in living accommodations—free $1.50 per day for a single room without water, and sanitary facilities. As water is horseback outing is to Dripping public camp; inexpensive housekeeping bath to $4.50 and up per day for two obtained with difficulty in this region, Springs, which is reached via the West cabins; low, moderate, and higher- in a room with bath, European plan. visitors are requested to conserve it. priced accommodations in camps, Half rates are given for children from Rim Drive and Hermit Basin. The re­ lodges, and hotels. Rates for these ac­ 3 to 7 years of age; guests staying 7 MOTOR, SADDLE, AND turn trip is made through the forest. commodations and all other services in days or longer are allowed a discount AIRPLANE TRIPS The rate, including lunch, is $6. Horses the park are regulated by the National of 10 percent. Plate breakfasts are 40 Motor Tours.—There are certain trips may be rented for $1.50 for 2 hours on Park Service. The Arizona State sales cents up; lunches, 50 cents up; and din­ that every Grand Canyon visitor should regularly scheduled trips accompanied tax is applicable to all purchases. ners, 75 cents up. make if he has the time. The Grand by a guide; half day, $3, full day $5.

6 Grand Canyon National Park • Arizona Grand Canyon National Park • Arizona 7 8 Grand Canyon National Park • Arizona Grand Canyon National Park • Arizona 9 For other than the scheduled trips, a in own cars. Twice daily throughout ft O p special guide is required, as horses are summer season. Distance 26 miles, one U o £L not rented unless accompanied by a way. Starts 8:30 a. m., 2:30 p. m., in z guide. Special guide rate, $3 half day, front of public garage. $5 full day. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES Emergency Trail Service. — Visitors Postal and Telegraph. — The post who walk down the Canyon trails from office is located directly opposite the either the South or North Rim may park administration building. Post of­ have saddle mules sent to meet them. fice address is Grand Canyon, Ariz. The charge for such service is neces­ The Western Union office is in El sarily greater than the regular sched­ Tovar Hotel. uled muleback trips into the Canyon, Telephone.—There is telephone con­ since it involves special guide service. nection between the South and North Airplane Trips.—The Grand Canyon Rims. Complete telephone service, both Airlines operates daily scenic flights, local and long distance, to all points is i weather permitting, over Grand Can­ available through the commercial ex­ s yon and to various points of interest in change of the Mountain States Tele­ c the vicinity of the park during the sum­ phone & Telegraph Co., located near 3 mer months. Tickets for the scenic the park administration building. % 2) flights over the Canyon may be secured < Medical.—The National Park Service at the hotels or lodges on either rim, 21 maintains a modern hospital near the J where arrangements also may be made > administration building. A physician for special trips by air. Z and a trained nurse are continuously on D SCHEDULE OF NATURALIST Z duty. The doctor's office is in the hos­ < SERVICES pital, phone 14; residence, phone 35. _> (OFFERED BY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 3 WITHOUT CHARGE) Automobile Supplies. — At Grand Z < Yavapai Observation Station. — The Canyon Village there is a garage under 25 story of Grand Canyon told with tele­ the management of Fred Harvey Co. scopes and exhibits. Open daily offering storage and repair service. throughout the year. Located on Yava­ Groceries and Supplies.—The Babbitt pai Point, U/2 miles east of Grand Can­ Brothers Trading Co. operates a general yon Village. store at Grand Canyon, carrying gro­ Wayside Museum of Archeology.— ceries, meats, fresh fruits, and vege­ The story of early man in the South­ tables, hardware, dry goods, outing ap­ west and his place in earth history told parel, and other travelers' necessities. with exhibits. Excavated pueblo ruin Photographs and Souvenirs.—Photo­ nearby. Open daily during summer sea­ graphs, postcards, view books, etc., are son. Located 20 miles east of Village on sale at newsstands in El Tovar Hotel, on East Rim Drive. Bright Angel Lodge, Auto Camp Auto Caravan.—Conducted trip along Lodge, the Lookout Studio, Kolb's, and East Rim Drive in which visitors travel Verkamp's. Blankets, baskets, pottery,

10 Grand Canyon National Park • Arizona Grand Canyon National Park • Arizona 11 jewelry, and other Indian handicraft teresting lecture describing two boat Grand Canyon Lodge. — Located on make free use of the campgrounds main­ may be purchased at the Hopi House, trips through the canyon of the Green Bright Angel Point, a long arm ex­ tained by the National Park Service at the Indian Shop in Bright Angel Lodge, and Colorado Rivers made by Emery tending out into the Grand Canyon, Bright Angel Point and Neil Springs. and Verkamp's. Books on the South­ and Ellsworth Kolb, one in 1911 and between two side canyons, known as west and Canyon souvenirs are on dis­ the other with the United States Geo­ the Bright Angel Creek Canyon and MOTOR, SADDLE, AND play and for sale in the Art Room at logical Survey in 1923, is given each the Transept, this main North Rim AIRPLANE TRIPS El Tovar Hotel. morning at 11:30, illustrated with mo­ hotel unit commands superb scenic Motor Tours. — Regularly scheduled motorbus trips are made from Grand Kodak Finishing.—Kolb Brothers and tion pictures and slides. Afternoon and views. The lodge is composed of a Canyon Lodge over a paved road to Fred Harvey furnish the services of evening lectures are given when there rustic stone and log building, situated Point Imperial and Cape Royal with first-class photographers for develop­ is a demand for this service. Admis­ on the very brim of the Canyon. It con­ stops at Farview, Vista Encantada, and ing and finishing kodak films and sion, adults 40 cents, and children tains the dining room, office, recrea­ other points of interest along the Can­ prints. Films for development by Fred under 12, 20 cents. tion room, curio store, barber shop, yon rim. Trips also are available to Harvey left at the newsstands in El beauty parlor, and post office, and com­ NORTH RIM Point Sublime. The sightseeing tours Tovar Hotel, Bright Angel Lodge, fortable sleeping cabins are grouped (OPEN SUMMER SEASON ONLY) are $3. Special trips may be arranged Auto Camp Lodge, or Lookout Studio among the trees adjacent to the main From the North Rim, which is ap­ to the surrounding Indian country or before 12:30 p. m., will be developed building. In the standard cabins, rooms proximately 1,200 feet higher than the elsewhere as desired. Automobiles also promptly and finished prints will be without bath are $2 a day for one South Rim, one looks down upon the may be chartered. ready for delivery at 6 p. m. Overnight person, or $3 for two. The de luxe vast temples which form the. back­ type cabins are equipped with bath, finishing service is available during the Saddle-Horse Trips.—Horseback rid­ ground of the panorama from the op­ fireplace, and porch and are $5 a day summer season. ( ing is particularly enjoyable on the posite side. The North Rim includes for one person, $6.50 for two persons, Barber Shop and Beauty Shop. North Rim, where many miles of bridle a part of one of America's most beauti­ and $8.25 for three. Conveniently located in the new Bright ful forests, the Kaibab, with dense paths have been constructed by the Na­ Angel Lodge are a barber shop and virgin stands of pine, fir, spruce, and Auto Camp and Cafeteria.—One mile tional Park Service through the dense beauty shop with skilled operators and quaking aspen. Wildlife abounds and north of the main lodge there is an forests of pine, fir, and spruce. One- modern equipment. There is also a adds much to the interest of the area. auto camp, consisting of a main build­ day escorted trips are made to Point barber shop in El Tovar Hotel. Because of the heavy winter snows, ing in which cafeteria service is pro­ Imperial or Point McKinnan. Shorter Indian Dances.—At 5:30 p. m. daily hotel accommodations on the North vided, with meals at reasonable rates, trips, with or without guides, are avail­ the Hopi Indians perform picturesque Rim are available only from May 30 to and where groceries, meats, fresh milk, able to Uncle Jim Point, and special ceremonial dances in front of the Hopi September 25. This section is open to vegetables, and campers' supplies of all trips may be made as desired. The House. No admission is charged. travel, however, until approximately kinds are obtainable. The cabins ac­ saddle-horse trail trips range in price Evening Entertainment. — Every eve­ October 15, when the road is blocked commodate one, two, or three persons from $3 to $32. Trail trips into the ning at 8 o'clock at the Bright Angel by snow. After September 25, and as at $2 a day. There are also standard Canyon by muleback are under the Lodge a talk, illustrated with motion long as weather permits, the cafeteria log sleeping cabins with twin beds and management of Fred Harvey. Among pictures and slides, is given on Grand and housekeeping cabins are open. running water at $3 a day for two them is a popular 1-day trip down the Kaibab Trail to Roaring Springs and Canyon National Park and surround­ Lodges, camps, and transportation persons. Surrounding this camp are a Bright Angel Creek, which costs $5 ing country. A cowboy entertainment service are under the management of number of housekeeping cabins, the rates ranging from $2.75 a day for and with transportation to the head of alternates with a dance following the the Utah Parks Co. two persons to $3.75 for four, includ­ the trail and lunch is $7. Overnight lecture each night except Sunday. No The rates mentioned herein may ing fuel, water, and electric lights. Bath, trips also are made to Phantom Ranch admission charge. have changed slightly since issuance toilet, and laundry facilities are available. or the South Rim. Kolb's River Exploration Lecture.— of this booklet, but the latest rates At Kolb Brothers Studio, located near approved by the Secretary are on file Public Campgrounds.—Motorists hav­ Airplane Trips. — Arrangements may the head of Bright Angel Trail, an in­ with the superintendent. ing their own camping equipment may be made at the lodge for flights over 12 Grand Canyon National Park • Arizona Grand Canyon National Park • Arizona 13 the Canyon, and to the South Rim and Automobile Supplies. — A garage is Las Vegas, Nev., where connections are maintained by the Utah Parks Co., made with through air lines. where auto storage, repairs, tires, bat­ teries, gasoline, oil, etc., are available. SCHEDULE OF NATURALIST SERVICES General Supplies. — At the cafeteria Auto-Caravan.—Conducted trips along building in the campground groceries, Cape Royal Drive in which visitors meats, milk, eggs, and general camp­ travel by company bus or in their own ers' supplies^are for sale. Indian handi­ cars. Daily throughout the summer sea­ craft, including baskets, Navajo rugs, son. Round trip distance is 52 miles. and jewelry, also may be obtained. Starts at 1:30 p. m. at public camp­ Photographs and Souvenirs. — Adja­ grounds in front of cafeteria. cent to the recreation room and office Nature Walk.—Guided walking trip in the main lodge is a curio store which to end of Bright Angel Point. Geologi­ carries a full line of Indian rugs, bas­ cal and biological features explained. kets, pottery, and jewelry, as well as Every morning throughout the sum­ travelers' needs, films, photographs, mer season. Starts at Grand Canyon postcards, magazines, etc. Soda foun­ Lodge at 9 a. m. tain service also is available. Campfire Talk.—Subjects include ori­ Kodak Finishing. — Films are devel­ gin, fossils, animals, Indians, etc., of oped and finished promptly. Orders Grand Canyon. Every evening during may be left with the attendant in the the summer season, at 8:30 p. m. at curio shop in the main lodge building campfire site in public campgrounds, or at the cafeteria. Films left by 8 p. m. weather permitting. An entertainment will be ready for delivery by 7 o'clock program and a naturalist lecture are the following morning. given at the lodge each evening. AUTO TRIPS FROM RIM TO RIM MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES The trip by auto from the South to Postal and Telegraph.—A post office the North Rim may be made by either is maintained from June 1 to October of two routes. The shorter and easier I; address, Kaibab Forest, Ariz. A is via the Navahopi Road to Cameron, Western Union office is open during thence over United States Highway No. the season; the telegraphic address is 89 by way of the Navajo Bridge and North Rim, Grand Canyon, Ariz. Houserock Valley to Jacob Lake, and south through the Kaibab Forest to Telephone.—There is a telephonic con­ Grand Canyon Lodge, a distance of ap­ nection between Grand Canyon Lodge proximately 215 miles. The longer and. South Rim headquarters, and to route is via Williams and Kingman, various points throughout the park, as Ariz., Boulder Dam, Las Vegas, Nev., well as long distance service. St. George, and Zion National Park, Medical.—A nurse is on duty at the Utah, and Fredonia, Ariz. The distance lodge throughout the season. is approximately 618 miles.

14 Grand Canyon National Park • Arizona Grand Canyon National Park • Arizona 15 RULES AND REGULATIONS [Briefed]

THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY of rules ways be remembered that each driver's is intended as a guide for all park visi­ own carefulness and responsibility to tors. You are respectfully requested to others are the greatest safety factors facilitate the best in park administra­ involved. Automobile permit fee, $1; tion by carefully observing the regula­ house trailer fee, $1; motorcycle fee, $1. tions. Complete regulations may be Extreme Caution should be taken seen at the office of the superintendent. while driving along the park roads. Preservation of Natural Features.— Squirrels are tame and their existence is The first law of a national park is pres­ imperiled by fast driving. Many deer ervation. Disturbance, injury, or de­ range the forest and sometimes the struction in any way of natural features, highways, and care should be taken not including trees, flowers, and other vege­ to hit them. tation, rocks, and all wildlife, is strictly Trail Travel.—Hikers and riders shall prohibited. Penalties are imposed for not make short cuts, but shall confine removing fossils and Indian remains, themselves to the trails at all times. such as arrowheads, etc. Saddle animals have the right-of-way Camps.—Camp or lunch only in desig­ over pedestrians. The latter will take nated areas. All rubbish that will burn the outer side of the trail whenever pos­ should be disposed of in campfires. sible and shall stand quietly until ani­ Garbage cans are provided for nonin- mals have passed. flammable refuse. Wood and water are Hunting.—Hunting within park provided in all designated camp­ boundaries is prohibited. No firearms grounds. are allowed except as provided for Fires.—Fires are absolutely prohibited through permission of superintendent, except in designated spots. Do not go secured from park rangers at entrances. out of sight of your camp, even for a Fishing.—From June 1 to September few minutes, without making sure that your fire is either out entirely or being 30, inclusive, fishing is allowed in cer­ watched. tain park streams. A State of Arizona license is required. Dogs and Cats.—These domestic ani­ mals are prohibited on Government Park Rangers.—Park rangers are pub­ lands within the park unless on leash, lic servants. They are here to answer crated, or otherwise under physical re­ your questions and otherwise help you strictive control at all times. Such ani­ in every possible way. Help them to mals may be excluded from designated serve you better by observing these areas. regulations. Automobiles. — Park drives are wide Carelessness Breeds Destruction — and smoothly surfaced. It should al­ Take No Chances.

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