Ranger Minutes are short audiocasts or videocasts in which a park ranger shares interesting stories and information about Grand Canyon National Park.
Microclimates
Little pockets of moisture and coolness exist just over the rim of the Grand Canyon and create completely different life zones. Learn about Microclimates and how they preserve plants that used to be here 10,000 years ago - when this area was much cooler.
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Did You Know? The interior of the South Rim Visitor Center is being remodeled during the winter of 2012 and the maps and exhibits are being updated. However, the recently improved Mather Point and the canyon rim trails are open. You may also watch the orientation film in the theater adjacent to the Visitor Center. more...
