Desert View - Ranger Programs & Cultural Demonstrations

 

Desert View Ranger Programs have ended for the 2021 Season

• The information table, staffed by park rangers, outside — on the north end of the main paking lot —has closed for the season.
• All outdoor ranger programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present.
• Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs. All programs are free of charge.

 

Interior of Desert View Kiva Room in the Watchtower

Visit Desert View Watchtower

• As of this update, only the ground level, Kiva Room/Shop is open.
• Hours: Saturday 9 am to 5 pm daily.
• The tower itself remains closed due to public health concerns.
• Desert View Services and Hours of Operation >

 

Park ranger leading a tour of Tusayan Pueblo

Tusayan Pueblo and Museum CLOSED

• Explore an 800-year-old Ancestral Puebloan site and learn about the people who called this place home.
• Located 3 miles (5 km) west of Desert View, on SR 64 (Desert View Drive)
• Desert View Services and Hours of Operation >

 

Desert View Watchtower with the Colorado River beyond. NPS/M.Quinn

Desert View Cultural Demonstrator Series--

NOTE: During March, 2020. cultural demonstrations were suspended (until further notice) due to concerns about COVID-19. No demonstrations are taking place at this time.

• 2020 - 2021 Cultural Demonstrator Video Series
  THE HISTORY BEHIND THE ARTS: here >
• Winter 2020 Cultural Demonstration schedule here >
• 2019 Cultural Demonstration schedule here >
• Updated information (fall 2021) about Visiting Desert View >
• Touring scenic Desert View Drive in your vehicle (23miles - 37 km) here >

 

 

Grand Canyon National Park Ranger Programs

• Return to Grand Canyon National Park's Ranger Program Home Page
• South Rim Village Ranger Programs (23 miles/37 km) west of Desert View.
• North Rim Ranger Programs (187 miles/300 km) northwest of Desert View. North Rim Ranger Programs have ended for the 2021 season.

 

Duration:

5 minutes, 25 seconds

Mary Colter was the Fred Harvey Company's Chief Designer and worked relentlessly to pursue her idea of perfection for the Desert View Watchtower. Join Ranger Amanda as she addresses the many words used to describe this tenacious woman.