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A free publication to provide information about Volume VII, Issue 7 March 18 - April 14, 1984 South Rim Grand Canyon Nature How to See Grand Canyon News Briefs

One of the best ways to experience the There is no "best way" to see Grand drive the 8 miles along the West Rim Grand Canyon is to take a hike. Most of Canyon. However, visitors often seek Drive to Hermit's Rest. The Colorado Lost and Found the inner Canyon , however, are recommendations about what to do or River can be seen from Hopi Point, The park lost and found desk is located strenuous and time consuming. If you are where to view the canyon. For some, the Mohave Point, and Pima Point. at the in Grand Canyon only in fair condition or have small answer may be to simply relax and enjoy One Day Village. children with you, an excellent alternative the serenity. For others the following list 1. Visit Yavapai Museum, the Visitor is the Rim Trail. may be helpful. Here's what you do if you Center and see the West Rim — all Emergency? The trail extends along the rim of the have: described above. Rangers are here to Canyon between Maricopa Point on the Two or Three Hours 2. Drive the East Rim Drive to Desert provide you with assistance if an emergen­ West Rim and Yavapai Museum east of 1. Visit Yavapai Geologic Museum for View (25 miles one way) for different view cy occurs. If you need an ambulance, the Visitor Center. The entire length of the exhibits about the geologic history and see of the Canyon. At Desert View is the medical assistance, need to report a lost trail is paved and it is level in most sec­ a panoramic view of the Canyon. famous Watchtower, views of the Painted person, have a vehicle breakdown, or need tions providing a sharp contrast to the 2. For scenic views of Grand Canyon, Desert and the Colorado River. The a law enforcement official, contact a Inner Canyon trails. While the overall drive the 8 miles along the West Rim • are located two miles west Ranger or call 038-2477 anytime day or length of the trail is 3% miles, you can Drive to Hermit's Rest. The Colorado of Desert View and afford a step back in night (this is an emergency number only, walk any part of it, making your trip as River can be seen from Hopi Point, time at Grand Canyon circa 1185 A.D. for information call 638-7888). If you are long or as short as you wish. Mohave Point, and Pima Point. 3. Take a walk along the self-guiding in the vicinity of the Visitor Center you The section of the trail between Half Day nature trail on the rim (described above) may stop in to make a report. After hours Verkamp's Curio, Yavapai Museum and 1. See the exhibits in the Visitor Center or hike two or three hours below the rim an emergency phone is located to the left the Visitor Center is a self-guiding nature and watch the 12-minute orientation slide on the Bright Angel or South Kaibab trails. of the front doors of the Visitor Center and trail. Pamphlets explaining the biology program for a good introduction to the Stop at the Visitor Center for trail maps can be used to report emergencies. and geology of the Grand Canyon are park. and conditions. available at the Visitor Center and at each 2. Visit Yavapai Museum for exhibits Overnight end of these sections of the trail. They cost about Canyon geology and a panoramic 1. Take in as many recommended tours 25c. view. listed above as you have time for. 3. Take a walk along the Rim Trail. This 2. See sunrise and sunset on the Canyon self-guiding nature trail can be started at rim. Recommended locations are: Yavapai Museum, the Visitor Center or Yavapai Point, Yaki Point, Hopi Point, Have a near Verkamp's Curio Shop. At each loca­ Pima Point, or Lipan Point. tion is a leaflet box with trail guides (25 3. Attend the National Park Service cents each). Evening Program. (See description under Safe Stay in 4. For scenic views of Grand Canyon, Things to Do.) Mule strings up and down the the Park Bright Angel and Kaibab trails daily as they have since the early 1900s. When you hike, and especially if you run, on these Watch Your Children. Your hand and trails there are guidelines which you your voice may be too far away once your should observe for your own safety as well child has climbed over barrier or wall. as the safety of other hikers on the trail Keep Your Distance from Wild around you. Animals. Do not feed or attempt to dis­ Mules are naturally afraid of humans turb or touch animals in the park. Rodents and are easily startled or "spooked." may bite and large animals have been Wranglers will advise you of the proper known to kick when frightened. procedures when you encounter a mule Know Your Limits. The south Rim of string on the trail, and periodically halt Grand Canyon is 7,000 (2,133 meters) the mules so hikers may pass by. Please above sea level. Unaccustomed exercise pass the mules at a walking pace — no at this altitude can be dangerous. sudden movements. Hiker carelessness — Find a Friend. The majority of hiker banging a walking stick, moving rapidly fatalities occur with solo hikers. Make by, dropping or throwing objects (coats, sure someone knows your plans. backpacks, canteens, etc.) — can en­ Keep Track of Your Belongings. danger the hiker and unsuspecting Remove all valuables from your car and bystanders. trunk. Immediately report any suspicious Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations activity to a ranger. A thief works quickly. Section 2.23 (f) states that hikers shall re­ REMEMBER: You are responsible main quiet when mule strings pass on the for your own safety. trail. Courtesy on the trail will help assure your safe hike in and out of Grand Canyon. The Colorado River as it flows through the Grand Canyon. HE RAND ANYON ATI0NAL ARR THE GUIDE jo T G C N P

EdiiSNTRY HIKING INTO THE CANYON Hiking Camping on Reservations the South Rim and Permits You must camp within a designated specified, and must be in your possession. — Heat cramps — painful muscle campsite in a National Park. Camping in In Grand Canyon National Park a free The Backcountry Reservations Office is spasms, usually in the arms and legs — the forest or at one of the overlooks could permit system has been established to located in a building adjacent to Camper can be caused by strenuous exercise and result in a costly fine. limit and distribute use in the Inner Can­ Services. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. depletion of body salts. For relief, eat yon. Advance reservations for overnight salty foods, drink water and gently Reservations for camping at Mather are necessary to ensure that massage the affected area. Campground (no hookups) in Grand Can­ you will be able to hike when and where Hiking Safely — Heat exhaustion can be caused by yon National Park can now be made for you wish. Reservation requests for over­ overexertion in hot weather. Symptoms: the summer through Ticketron. Reser­ night backcountry hiking and camping are in the Canyon pale face; nausea; cool, moist skin; vations can be made in person at any accepted by mail or in person only. Begin­ headache; cramps. Treatment: find Ticketron outlet in the country up to eight ning on October 1, reservation requests shade, drink water, cool the body, rest. weeks in advance of the desired camping will be accepted for the remainder of the Along the three maintained backcountry — Heat stroke — Symptoms: red face, date. current year and for the following calen­ trails in the Grand Canyon, the Bright dry skin, weak and rapid pulse, high body In , reservations can be made at Angel, North Kaibab and South Kaibab temperature, inability to cope, un­ Mather Campground or at the National dar year. For example: beginning October trails, there are three designated 1, 1983, reservation requests will be consciousness. VICTIM IS IN EXTREME Park Service Office, 1115 N. First Street, campgrounds in which hikers must camp. DANGER! Treatment: find shade, cool Phoenix, AZ. Mail-in reservations can be accepted for the period from October 1, Indian Gardens, Bright Angel and Cot­ 1983 through December 31,1984; beginning victim with water, GO FOR HELP! made through Ticketron Reservation Of­ tonwood campgrounds have staffed ranger — In cooler temperatures, when your fice, P.O. Box 2715, San Francisco, CA on October 1, 1984, reservations will be stations, toilets, purified drinking water, accepted for the period from October 1, body loses heat faster than it can produce 94126. Mail reservations require ap­ picnic tables, metal poles on which to hang it, there is the possibility of hypothermia. proximately two weeks to process. 1984, through December 31, 1985, etc. De­ food to protect it from animals. mand for backcountry permits for the The best defense against hypothermia is to No telephone reservations are accepted A hike into the Canyon will test your prevent it. Stay dry and warm; put on at any location. "spring break" period (March 1-April 30), mental and physical endurance. The for weekends, holidays, and other wool clothes before you get cold. Symp­ Campsites at Mather Campground (no average descent takes four hours on the toms include shivering, fumbling hands, periods far exceeds the use limits which South Kaibab and five hours on the Bright hookups) are $6 per site per night. In addi­ have been established to protect lurching walk and drowsiness. The victim tion, a one-time fee of $2.50 is charged if Angel Trail, where water and shade are should be given dry clothes, protected backcountry resources and the quality of available. Indian Gardens has water year- the reservation system is used. The your experience. As a result, many from the wind, rain and cold, given warm amount must be paid at the time the reser­ round and in the summer water is drinks and warmed by skin contact with visitors will not be successful in making available at the 3-mile and iy2-mile vation is made. reservations. another person. Hypothermia can occur Computer sales terminals are located at resthouses on the upper Bright Angel when the temperature is as warm as 50 Permits are needed for overnight hiking Trail. There are no toilets in either the following National Park Service degrees Fahrenheit. locations: Grand Canyon, Yosemite, only, day hikes do not require a permit. resthouse. — Do not attempt to swim in the Reservation requests should be sent to: A suggested day hike is to Plateau Point Sequoia-Kings Canyon, Rocky Mountain, Colorado River. It is swift and extremely Shenandoah, Great Smoky Mountains, Backcountry Reservations Office on the Bright Angel Trail. Plateau Point cold. P.O. Box 129 offers a spectacular view of the Colorado Cape Hatteras, the Phoenix Field Office, Your hike is what you make it. Take Los Angeles Field Office, and the San Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 River. This is a 12-mile round trip, time to plan. If you have further ques­ Reservation requests must include requiring about 8 hours of hiking. It should Francisco National Park Service Informa­ tions, contact the Backcountry Reserva­ tion Office. proposed dates for your trip, specific be attempted only by experienced hikers. tions Office. camp areas, number of people in the group A shorter day hike would be to Cedar Trailer sites with hookups are available as well as alternate dates or areas. Groups Ridge (3-mile round trip) on the South at Trailer Village located next to Mather are limited to 16 people. There is a two Kaibab trail. Campground. Registration is handled at night (consecutive or non-consecutive) The following recommendations are the entrance to Trailer Village (8 a.m. to 7 limit at each campground. offered to help you better prepare for a p.m.). RESERVATIONS MUST BE CLAIMED safe hike into the Canyon: Camper Village: located 7 miles south BY 9 A.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD — Water is the most important item you of the Park in the town of Tusayan. TIME THE DAY OF YOUR HIKE OR should carry. Each hiker should carry at Hookups are available. THEY WILL BE CANCELED. least two quarts or liters of water per day. Hikers arriving without reservations Water does no good in the canteen. Drink should contact the Backcountry Reser­ plenty of water as you hike. vations Office. It may be possible to obtain — Cold foods are convenient for Is CHANDCANVON a Backcountry Use permit by placing their backpacking, but if you prefer to cook, name on a waiting list for cancellations. take along a lightweight backpacking The waiting list will be started when the stove or canned heat. Fires are not THEGULT: office opens, the day before the hike would allowed in the Canyon. NATIONAL PARK begin. Names are placed on the waiting — Eliminate all unnecessary items from list IN PERSON ONLY. Hikers on the your pack. waiting list must be present at 9 a.m. on — Comfortable footwear is essential. the day of their hike to check on the This is not the time to break in new boots! The Grand Canyon Guide is published by availibility of permits. Sandals, street shoes and bare feet are an the Grand Canyon Natural History The Backcountry Reservations Office invitation to painful blisters. Wear two Association. maintains a Backcountry Information pairs of socks to reduce friction between Sandra Scott, Publications Director Telephone Line to answer your questions your feet and boots. At the first sign of any Margaret Stephan, Editor concerning trip planning, trail and soreness apply moleskin to the "hot spot." McQuiston-Daughter, Inc., Designers weather conditions, and water sources. — Take a first-aid kit. It should contain The Grand Canyon Guide can be mailed Please note we do NOT accept reser­ bandaids, moleskin, sunscreen lotion and anywhere in the United States for $3 per vations requests over the information line. a signal mirror. Maps and a flashlight are year which covers the cost of mailing and The Backcountry Information line is open recommended. handling. A check or money order may be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through sent to the Grand Canyon Natural History Friday; call (602) 638-2474. Permits are Association, P.O. Box 399, Grand Can­ valid ONLY at the location and dates Matkatamiba Canyon. yon, AZ 86023. HE RAND ANYON ATIONAL ARK THE GUIDE TO T G C N P

JflflLI^S Guided Tours South Rim : One, two, and three- day mule trips into the Canyon are nor­ mally available on a daily basis. Contact Canyon Food Mart: Open daily from 6 Service Stations & Garage the Bright Angel Transportation Desk for a.m. to 11 p.m. Grand Canyon Garage: Located west of full information, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. : On the rim. We Cook Pizza, ETC.: Open daily 11 a.m. Grand Canyon National Park Lodges Of­ Guided Bus Tours: Desert View- Rooms and cabins standard double oc­ to 10 p.m. Lunch and dinner. 638-2278. fice. Open 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 Watchtower Tour: The three hour ($13) cupancy $30-$45. General Store: Open Monday-Saturday, 9 p.m. East Rim tour begins at 12:50 p.m. daily El Tovar : On the rim. Standard a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Grand Canyon Chevron: across from and 23 miles to the east to the double occupancy $65-$U5. Moqui Lodge: Breakfast, 7-10 a.m.; the Visitor Center. Service bay open 9 and returns. Kachina Lodge: On the rim. Make dinner, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mexican and a.m. to 6 p.m. Pumps 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Purchase tickets at the Bright Angel reservations at . Standard American food. Lounge open 5 p.m. to 1 Diesel and propane fuel available. Transportation Desk. The Indian Land double occupancy rooms $70. a.m. Tour: This limited tour travels 322 miles Thunderbird Lodge: On the rim. Make Grand Canyon Squire : Coffee Shop and is designed to introduce sincere reservations at Bright Angel Lodge. Stan­ The following stations are located in open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dining Room open 5 Tusayan, 8 miles south of the park on U.S. visitors to the dynamic cultures of the dard double occupancy rooms $70. p.m. to 10 p.m. Lounge open 11 a.m. to 1 Navajo and Hopi nations. Contact the Mushwhip Lodge: Located at the west Highway 64 South. a.m. Grand Canyon Shell: Open 7 a.m. to 7 Bright Angel Transportation Desk for end of the village. Double occupancy details. This ten hour tour costs $52 per p.m. rooms $40-65. adult. Tour: Leaves Bright Other Facilities Grand Canyon Mobil: Open 7 a.m. to 7 Medical Services Angel Lodge at 9:10 a.m. daily. This 2 hour Front desks of the above lodges are open p.m. EMERGENCY/AMBULANCE: 638- tour costs $9. Purchase tickets at Bright 24 hours a day. For same-day reservations Moqui Lodge Service Station: Open 7:30 2477. If busy call 638-7888. Angel Transportation Desk. call (602) 638-2631. For advance reser­ a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily. vations call (602) 638-2401. Grand Canyon Medical Clinic: Open 8:30 Air Tours: Reservations for helicopter Grand Canyon International : 76 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Service Clubs and airplane tours can be made at Bright Tonto Street, 638-9018. Check in 4 p.m. to Call 638-2551 or 638-2469. After 5 p.m. Grand Canyon Rotary Club: Meets Angel Transportation Desk or by calling 10 p.m. EMERGENCY ONLY 638-2477. every Thursday at 12:10 p.m. at the El Grand Canyon Helicopters 638-2419; Madison Aviation (helicopter) 638-2688; Phantom Ranch: Overnight dorm space Grand Canyon Pharmacy: open 8:30 Tovar Hotel. Air Grand Canyon 638-2618; or Grand is often available before 9 a.m. and can be a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fridav. Lions Club: Meets first and third Canyon Airlines 638-2407. reserved by contacting the Bright Angel Call 638-2460. Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Grand Canyon Grand Canyon Trail Guides: Guided Transportation Desk in person. Payments at both the clinic and phar­ Squire Inn. macy are on a cash only basis. Credit Beauty and Barber Shops hiking services. Located in the train The following lodges are located in cards are accepted. Bright Angel Hair Design: located in the depot. Open 8:30a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (602) Tusayan, 8 miles south of the park on U.S. Backpacking Equipment Bright Angel Lodge. Open 10 a.m. to 5 638-2391. Highway 64 South. Babbitt's General Store; Located across p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Later Grand Canyon Squire Inn: double from the Visitor Center. Open 9 a.m. to 7 and earlier hours by appointment. Call p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shops room $48. (602) 638-2681. 638-2210 for appointments. Sunday Red Feather Lodge: double room $32- Moqui Beauty & Barber Shop: Located Verkamps Curio 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. $36. (602)638-2673. Grand Canyon Trail Guides: in Moqui Lodge in Tusayan. 10 a.m. to 6 Bright Angel Curio 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Moqui Lodge: Rooms $31-$47. (602) 638- Backpacking, camping, hiking equipment p.m. Monday through Friday. Bright Angel 2424. rental and repair services. Located in the Telegraph Office History Room 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. train depot. Open 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Located in Grand Canyon National Park El Tovar Curio 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Food & Drink (602) 638-2391. Lodges Office. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon­ El Tovar Newsstand ... 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. El Tovar Dining Room: Breakfast, Transportation day through Friday. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 6:30a.m. to 11 a.m.; lunch, 11:30a.m. to2 Bright Angel Transportation Desk: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Showers & Laundry p.m.; dinner, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Slacks located in Bright Angel Lodge. Handles Yavapai Curio 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Camper Services: Includes shower and required at dinner. View of the Canyon. arrangements for bus and air tours and Hermits Rest laundry (coin-operated). Located next to Lounge open 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily, Sun­ mule trips. Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Trading Post 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mather Campground. Open 9 a.m. to 7 day 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. Bus: Nava-Hopi Bus Lines run daily between Grand Canyon and Williams and p.m., 7 days a week. Bright Angel : Family Dry Cleaning: Located in the Recreation dining. Open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lounge Flagstaff, Arizona, with connection to other commercial bus lines. Contact Building across from the Ranger Office. Desert View open 11a.m. to la.m. daily, Sunday noon The public is responsible for own pickup to 1 a.m. Bright Angel Transportation Desk in Bright Angel Lodge for tickets and and delivery. Lodge guests may contact Desert View is located 25 miles (40 km) Arizona Room Steak house: Open 5 front desks. Three-day service. Open 3 east of Grand Canyon on Highway 64 (the p.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Located between schedules. Taxi: Available to the , trailhead p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and road to Cameron, Arizona). The Desert Bright Angel Lodge and Thunderbird Friday. View Watchtower stairs close 30 minutes Lodge on the Rim. and other destinations. Call 638-2822. The service is available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bank before the Watchtower . Services Yavapai Cafeteria: Located in Yavapai at Desert View include: Lodge. Breakfast, 6:30 to 11 a.m.; lunch, Valley National Bank: Located across Pel Kennels from the Visitor Center. Open Monday Watchtower Gift Shop 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. 11:30a.m. to2:30p.m.; dinner, 4p.m. to9 The kennels are open from 7:30 a.m. until through Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trading Post Gift Shop .... 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. p.m. Lounge open 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily. 5:30 p.m. After 5:30 p.m. contact Fred Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 Trading Post Fountain 8 a.m. to 4:30 Babbitt's General Store: Located across Harvey switchboard, 638-2631. p.m. Will cash traveler's checks and p.m. from the Visitor Center. Open 9 a.m. to 7 Animals cannot be retrieved after 6 p.m. exchange foreign currency. We cannot Babbitt's General Store ... 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Post Office accept out of town checks. Cash advances Service Station 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Located across from Visitor Center. Win­ on charge cards are available and we also Babbitt's Delicatessen: Located in Bab­ dow service: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday accept wire transfers. bitt's General Store. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday. Lobby open 24 hours a Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun­ day, 7 days a week. Propane day. Available at Grand Canyon Chevron across from Visitor Center. Available in The following businesses are located in Tusayan, 8 miles south of the park on Highway 64 South at the Grand Canyon Tusayan, 8 miles south of the entrance sta­ Shell and the Grand Canyon Mobil service tion on Highway 64 South. stations. Red Feather Lodge: Restaurant open from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. THE GUIDE JO THE QRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

THINGS To DQ South Rim Grand Canyon Village Visitor Center * Yavapai Geologv Walk: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. MEET AT YAVAPAI *The Visitor Center is located 3 miles MUSEUM. This 60 minute walk with a Desert View north of the South Entrance Station and is ranger examines Grand Canyon geology in Tusayan Museum is located on the East open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. General detail. You will see ancient mountains, Rim Drive just four miles west of Desert information about the park, maps and fossils, seas and the reason the Canyon View and welcomes visitors from 9 a.m. to brochures can be obtained at the Informa­ came to be in northern Arizona. This walk 4:30 p.m. daily. Native American cultures Sunrise & Sunset tion Desk. is one-half mile long to Grandeur Point and crafts from this area, past and pre­ An exhibit hall features exhibits on the and back. sent, are displayed. Adjoining the museum human and natural history of Grand Can­ *Yavapai Geologv Talk: 11:15 a.m. and 3 March 18 6:36 a.m. 6:39 p.m. is a self-guiding trail around a prehistoric March 19 6:34 a.m. 6:39 p.m. yon. Special exhibits may be on display p.m. daily. MEET AT YAVAPAI Indian village. from time to time. Boats and rafts used on MUSEUM for a 20-minute program on March 20 6:33 a.m. 6:40 p.m. the Colorado River during this century are Grand Canyon geology. March 21 6:31 a.m. 6:41 p.m. on display in the courtyard. * Yavapai Canvon Talk: 1 and 4 p.m. dai­ March 22 6:30 a.m. 6:42 p.m. The Grand Canyon Natural History ly. MEET AT YAVAPAI MUSEUM. A 15- March 23 6:28 a.m. 6:43 p.m. Association bookstore, open from 8:15 minute talk on some aspect of the March 24 6:27 a.m. 6:44 p.m. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, is located in the geological, cultural or natural history of March 25 6:25 a.m. 6:44 p.m. lobby. Publications and maps about Grand the Canyon. March 26 6:24 a.m. 6:45 p.m. Canyon are available for purchase. *Rim Walk: 1:15 p.m. daily. MEET AT March 27 6:23 a.m. 6:46 p.m. The Baekoountry Reservation Office THE EL TOVAR HOTEL FLAGPOLE March 28 6:21 a.m. 6:47 p.m. is no longer loeated at the Visitor ALONG THE CANYON RIM. This 60 to 90 March 29 6:20 a.m. 6:48 p.m. Center. It has moved to the Camper Ser­ minute ranger-guided walk along the rim March 30 6:18 a.m. 6:49 p.m. vices area near Mather Campground. of the Canyon will introduce you to the March 31 6:17 a.m. 6:50 p.m. Canyon's history, geology, plants and April 1 6:15 a.m. 6:50 p.m. Orientation Program animals. The walk is about one mile on a April 2 6:14 a.m. 6:51 p.m. paved trail. April 3 6:13 a.m. 6:52 p.m. A 15-minute narrated slide program is April 4 6:11 a.m. 6:53 p.m. offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily in *National Park Service Evening Program: Program canceled. Due to a April 5 6:10 a.m. 6:54 p.m. the Visitor Center Auditorium. The April6 6:08 a.m. 6:55 p.m. program begins on the hour and the half remodeling project in the Shrine of Ages Building, the auditorium is unavailable for April 7 6:07 a.m. 6:55 p.m. hour and offers a brief introduction to April 8 6:05 a.m. 6:56 p.m. Grand Canyon. public programs. The building is closed between March 18 and April 14. April 9 6:04 a.m. 6:57 p.m. April 10 6:03 a.m. 6:58 p.m. Yavapai Museum April 11 6:01 a.m. 6:59 p.m. *Yavapai Museum, located % miles PROGRAM INFORMATION April 12 6:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. east of the Visitor Center, features For recorded announcement of evening April 13 5:59 a.m. 7:00 p.m. exhibits on the geologic history of the program topic, visitor activities, and April 14 5:57 a.m. 7:01 p.m. Grand Canyon of the Colorado River, in­ programs, dial 638-9304. Updated daily. cluding a geologic time clock, rock samples, and explanations of the forma­ tion of the Canyon. From the museum's large glass windows you can see a pan­ DISABLED? orama of the Canyon. The museum is open * Programs accessible to the physically daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. handicapped. We ask you to be aware that all walks listed are moderately strenuous Programs and may require an attendant. The National Park Service also provides *\ isitor Center Canyon Talk: A 15- wheelchairs for temporary use by park minute talk on an aspect of the geological, visitors. No rental fee is charged. The Road Conditions cultural or natural history of the Canyon. wheelchairs are available at the Visitor Presented at 9:15 a.m., 2:15 and 3:15 p.m. Center and Yavapai Museum. A copy of Listed below are commercial phone daily. the Grand Canyon National Park numbers for a recorded message of road El Tovar Historic Tour: 10-11 a.m. Accessibility Guide is available free upon conditions surrounding the Grand Canyon Tuesdays, April 3 and 10 only. MEET A request at the Visitor Center and Yavapai area: RANGER IN THE HOTEL LOBBY. It's Museum. Grand Canyon 1910 for the "Harvey Girl" who leads this National Park (602) 638-2245 walk back in time through the historic El Flagstaff, AZ (602) 779-2711 Tovar Hotel. Limited to 25 on a first-come Phoenix, AZ (602) 273-7511 basis. Tucson, AZ (602) 294-3113 North Rim Nevada: Las Vegas Religious Services & west (702) 385-0181 The North Rim is closed for the winter. New Mexico The following faiths conduct scheduled (not a recording) (505) 983-0120 services at Grand Canyon: A Christian Colorado (303) 639-1111 Ministry in the National Parks Utah (801) 532-6000 (interdenominational), El Cristo Rey California (916) 445-7623 Parish (Catholic), Grand Canyon South Lake Tahoe (916) 577-3550 Assembly of God, Grand Canyon Baptist Truckee (916) 587-3806 Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Schedules of services are available on community bulletin boards, hotel desks, and the Village Visitor Center.