Winter South Rim Information and Maps
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National Park Service Grand Canyon National Park U.S. Department of the Interior The official newspaper December 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 The Guide: Winter South Rim Information and Maps Park visitors glimpse the canyon's winter view from Mather Point. Hello, and welcome to Grand Canyon National Park! Top Grand Canyon Activities Visiting places like Grand Canyon offers us Canyon Rim Activities Inner-Canyon Activities experiences and exposure to environments VIEW the RIver WALK the TRAIL OF TIme HIKE BRIght AngeL TRAIL completely different from those of our The Colorado River, flowing 1,400 miles Stroll 1.3 miles (2.1 km) between Venture partway into the canyon. everyday lives. However, having a safe and (2,250 km) from Colorado to the Gulf Yavapai Geology Museum and As you descend, climate and habitat fulfilling experience when we are out of our of California, carved Grand Canyon 5-6 Verkamp’s Visitor Center along this change from mountain to desert element can pose challenges. million years ago. Visit Lipan Point on award-winning trail. Use signs along conditions. Look for plants and animals Desert View Drive for an amazing river the trail to learn geology and locate from different life zones as you travel At Grand Canyon National Park, this Guide is view. In addition to plants, animals, and the rocks in the canyon walls. Touch from pine trees to cactus through this a great way to get started. In it, you will find samples from the different layers and information about the services and ranger rocks, Grand Canyon National Park also outdoor biological museum. Follow the programs available in the park, as well as a protects natural quiet. Travel to Pima look for fossils as you explore the trail. hiking safety information on page 7. map and information about how to use the Point on Hermit Road to hear the rapids See page 3 for park ranger programs free shuttle buses. roaring far below you. about geology. Indoor Activities EXPLOre HIstORY The South Rim’s visitor centers are a terrific See SUnset OR stArgAZE LOOK FOR COndOrs Walk through the village historic district next step. They offer opportunities to talk to Let changing light in the canyon inspire California condors symbolize what and discover the people and events park rangers and ask questions. Get an you as you stroll 0.3 miles (0.5 km) national parks embody: preservation that helped shape the development and overview of what Grand Canyon is about and between Powell and Hopi points. Begin of the earth’s wonders. Their protection of Grand Canyon. Be sure how best to see it at Grand Canyon Visitor an hour before sunset for the best views. reintroduction motivates us to protect to visit the Bright Angel Lodge History Center and theater; learn about its geologic Visit Mather Point near Grand Canyon this important landscape for future Room and Verkamp's Visitor Center. history at Yavapai Geology Museum; and Visitor Center or Grandview Point on generations. Look for condors near explore its extensive human history at Desert View Drive to gaze at the millions Bright Angel Lodge, Pipe Creek Vista, Travel to Desert View where you can Verkamp’s Visitor Center or Tusayan Museum and Ruin. of stars above. Grand Canyon National and along the Bright Angel and South tour Desert View Watchtower, a re- Park protects dark skies to limit the Kaibab trails. Please stay 75 feet (23 m) creation of ancestral Puebloan towers Equally important to a great Grand Canyon impact of light and air pollution on away from these endangered birds. in other Southwest locations. View experience is understanding how to enjoy the your view. paintings as you climb to the top for park safely. Winter weather in the park can be 360-degree views of Grand Canyon and extremely variable. Dress in layers and be the Painted Desert. prepared for cold, sun, rain, and snow. Slow down and be extra careful driving in snowy or Need Information? icy conditions. Bring this Guide and your questions to a visitor center. Talk to park rangers, view exhibits, and learn about the park. Grand Canyon Association Park Stores and a stamp for your Passport To Your National Parks® are available at these I have found living and working at Grand facilities, except for the Backcountry Information Center. The stamp is also available at Indian Garden and Phantom Ranch. Canyon to be an adventure, a challenge, and an unforgettable experience. It is my Grand Canyon Village Desert View sincere hope that these tools will help make GRAnd CANYON VISITOR Center VERKAmp’S VISITOR Center Desert VIEW VISITOR Center your Grand Canyon adventure equally Plan your visit, see the park film Grand Visit one of the oldest buildings in Discover how Grand Canyon continues unforgettable. Canyon: A Journey of Wonder, and Grand Canyon Village and explore more to inspire people. Document a Grand learn about Grand Canyon with the than 100 years of community history. Canyon memory by writing or drawing Thank you, park’s newest exhibits. Park Store, food 8 am–6 pm in the visitor journal. service, and canyon view from Mather 9 am–5 pm David V. Uberuaga Point nearby. 9 am–5 pm YAVAPAI GEOLOGY MUseUM Find answers to your geology questions TUSAYAN MUseUM And RUIN BACKCOUntrY InFOrmATION Center with 3D maps and exhibits about the See original artifacts, including split Table of Contents Obtain backcountry information and geologic story you see through the twig figurines and ancestral Puebloan permits for overnight hikes. panoramic windows. 8 am–6 pm pottery. Gain insight into local American Special Events ...................................... 2 8 am–noon; 1–5 pm Indians. Museum: 9 am–5 pm Park Ranger Programs ......................... 3 Maps and Shuttle Buses ...................... 4–5 KOLB STUDIO Rim Hiking, Biking, Services................. 6 View rotating exhibits in the restored Park roads and trails may be icy. Drive slowly, wear over-the-shoe Canyon Day Hiking .............................. 7 1904 Kolb brothers’ home and traction devices, and use caution. Call 928-638-7496 for current Desert View, Safety ............................. 8 photography studio. 8 am–6 pm road conditions Special Events and Opportunities National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Virtual Caching Artist-in-Residence Grand Canyon National Park introduces a Virtual Cache program Grand Canyon National Park that allows a new way to explore the park. The first series of caches will be Located in northern Arizona, the park EarthCaches, which are specifically encompasses 277 miles (446 km) of the tailored towards geology, educational Colorado River and adjacent uplands. experiences, modern technology, and One of the most spectacular examples outdoor adventures. Stop by Grand of erosion anywhere in the world, Canyon Visitor Center or visit www. Grand Canyon is unmatched in the nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/virtual- incomparable vistas it offers to visitors caching.htm to get your EarthCache on the rim. Grand Canyon National Park is a World Heritage Site. information and start your adventure today. You will need your own GPS- Superintendent David V. Uberuaga enabled device to participate. Grand Canyon National Park Space 10 by Monika Bittman; one of 25 panels completing the painting Space; oil on clay PO Box 129 Discover the Canyon by Phone board; 12" x 12"; 2011. Grand Canyon, AZ 86023-0129 USA Enjoy two-minute park ranger talks at 30 locations throughout the park. Few places have inspired as much Park Headquarters Wherever you see a cell phone tour sign, wonder and creativity as Grand Shadows That Build by Kathryn W. Schmidt; acrylic on panel; 11" x 14"; 2010. 928-638-7888 dial 928-225-2907 and enter the stop Canyon. Grand Canyon National number. There is no additional charge; Park hosts two Artist-in-Residence SOUTH RIM WInter SchedULE Website standard calling rates apply. Funded by programs—a seasonal program on the December 15–21, 2013 www.nps.gov/grca/ the Grand Canyon Association. North Rim and a year-round program Composer James Romig and pianist on the South Rim. Ask in visitor Ashlee Mack from Macomb, Illinois. 5th Annual Celebration of Art: centers about times and locations for a Free, family-friendly concert, 7pm Exhibit and Sale limited number of free, family-friendly December 19 at Shrine of the Ages Kolb Studio programs with the artists or call 928- Daily through January 20 December 22, 2013 to January 11, 2014 The Guide is published by Grand Canyon 638-7616 for recorded information. For Enjoy spectacular Grand Canyon Painter Monika Bittman from Taos, National Park, supported by your user additional program information and paintings created by 26 artists from fees; it is available in French, German, artist opportunities visit www.nps.gov/ New Mexico Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and around the United States. Proceeds go grca/supportyourpark/air.htm Korean. An Accessibility Guide is also toward a permanent art venue at Grand January 12–31, 2014 available. Canyon National Park. Painter Ekatrina Smirnova from New York, New York The National Park Service cares for the The Amazing Kolb Brothers: special places saved by the American A Grand Life at Grand Canyon February 1–22, 2014 people so that all may experience our Kolb Studio Painters Kathryn and Jay Schmidt heritage. Daily beginning February 1 from Bozeman, Montana See Grand Canyon through the eyes of EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA™ photographers Emery and Ellsworth Kolb in this free exhibit. Be amazed and inspired by their stories, and view the movie that remains a box office hit. Learn in an Outdoor Classroom Teachers: Field Trips, Workshops, Ranger Classroom Visits, and Distance Learning 928-638-7931 or www.nps.gov/grca/forteachers/ Be a Part of Something Grand Expeditions for Teens You can make a difference at www.nps.gov/grca/forkids/camp.htm Grand Canyon National Park! University Students With your help, the Grand Canyon Interested in exploring and learning Association (GCA) supports an about the Grand Canyon region? impressive variety of projects and Consider enrolling in the Grand Canyon programs that ensure all visitors enjoy the Semester, a partnership program awe-inspiring wonder of Grand Canyon.