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Grand Canyon

Desert View Programs and Events

 
 
 
A cylindrical, 4-story, stone tower, 70 feet (21 m) tall, on the edge of a vast, mile-deep canyon with vertical cliff walls.
Desert View Watchtower with the Colorado River a mile below.

Cultural Demonstrations

Visit Desert View Watchtower during spring, summer and fall, to chat with, watch and learn from tribal artists, as they share their arts and culture. Demonstrations range from weaving, silversmithing, story telling, pottery, and more.

  • Visit the Cultural Demonstration webpage for more details about the program, or check the calendar below for upcoming demonstrations.
  • Cultural Performances are presented during the month of September in the Desert View Ampitheater, or outside the watchtower. Performances include tribal members sharing their rich history through storytelling, dance, music, and other great performances.
 

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A park ranger points out fossils for a few kids.
Current Ranger Programs and Events

Attend any of these programs or events hosted across Grand Canyon National Park.

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Cultural Demonstration Program

Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park have the opportunity to meet Indigenous Artists while they practice traditional and modern crafts.

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Desert View Watchtower History

Modeled after Ancestral Puebloan dwellings found at Hovenweep and Mesa Verde, the Desert View Watchtower opened in 1932.

 
 

Last updated: September 1, 2025

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Mailing Address:

PO Box 129
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

Phone:

928-638-7888

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