Ranger Minutes are short audiocasts or videocasts in which a park ranger shares interesting stories and information about Grand Canyon National Park. Learn more about the the nature, science, history and culture of the canyon with a park ranger as your guide.

While visiting Grand Canyon National Park, attend a free Ranger program or guided walk. Downlad the current schedule here.

iPod, and iPhone Owners... These podcasts are available for free download from the Inside Grand Canyon Channel on the iTunes Music Store.

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How Grand Canyon Was Shaped Over Time

In this Ranger Minute, Park Ranger Joseph Felgenhauer describes a simple way to remember how the Grand Canyon was shaped over time: D.U.D.E.

The letters stand for:
Deposition, Uplift, Down cutting and Erosion

Ranger Minute - March 2009 - 03m 51s Duration

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Ponderosa Pines: Living With Fire

Join Ranger Haley Bercot as she describes the unique ways in which the Ponderosa pine is able to protect itself from fire. But, what about people; what about those of us who live in fire prone ecosystems? What can we do to protect ourselves?

Ranger Minute - March 2009 - Duration 03m 45s

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How Old is the Grand Canyon?

Ranger David Smith describes how the rocks exposed within the Grand Canyon range from the fairly young to the fairly old. (geologically speaking)

If we could compress the age of the earth into one calendar year, on what day would the Grand Canyon have been formed?

Ranger Minute - March 2007 - Duration 1:58

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Teamwork in the Natural World
In the natural world, when plants and animals benefit each other we call it a symbiotic relationship. In this Ranger Minute, Ranger Lori gives us some examples found in Grand Canyon National Park.

Ranger Minute - May 2008 - 2:53 Duration

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Grand Canyon Microclimates
Little pockets of moisture and coolness exist just over the S Rim of the Grand Canyon and create completely different life zones. Ranger Dave Smith tells about Microclimates and how they continue to preserve plants that once were widespread here 10,000 years ago - when this area was much cooler.

Ranger Minute - April 2008 - Duration 2:47
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How Did The Grand Canyon Form ?

Ranger Andy and the Grand Canyon Elementary School third graders show you a Grand Canyon Dance, the "Rockarena," a fun and exciting way to understand how the Grand Canyon got here.

Ranger Minute - April 2008 - Duration 2:54

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The Yavapai Point Trailside Museum was created in 1928 for the observation and understanding of Grand Canyon geology. In this Ranger Minute, Ranger Paul Mayer takes us on a virtual tour of the museum's new exhibits and shows some of the geological features that can been seen through the large picture windows.

Ranger Minute - Sept. 2007 - Duration 3:10

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A Visit to Tusayan Ruin and Museum provides a glimpse of Pueblo Indian life some 800 years ago. In this Ranger Minute, Ranger Brian Gatlin provides an introduction to these ancient people who called Grand Canyon "home." How was their life similar to ours today? 

Tusayan Ruin is located three miles west of Desert View and is open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ranger Minute - March 2007 - Duration 2:40
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Ranger Minute - Mountain Lions
(Puma concolor, also called cougars or pumas) inhabit the canyons and forests of Grand Canyon National Park and are the region's only remaining large predator. Surprisingly, very little is known about this secretive animal’s behavior, range, and habits. In this Ranger Minute, Park Ranger Lori Rome shares some interesting facts.

Ranger Minute - March 2007 - Duration 3:26
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