Desert View - Ranger Programs & Cultural Demonstrations

 

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All outdoor 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.

 

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

Desert View Cultural Demonstrator Series

Desert View Watchtower: 9 am – 4 pm --- More about Visiting Desert View

Saturday, and Sunday, November 3, and November 4, 2018
Art Batala - Hopi Jeweler
Eric Kayquaptewa - Hopi Kachina Carver

Saturday, and Sunday, November 10, and November 11, 2018
Darance Chimerica - Hopi Kachina Carver
Jesse Johnson - Zuni Jeweler
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Desert View Watchtower, where the cultural demonstrations are held, is located 25 miles (41 km) east of Grand Canyon Village on Highway 64/Desert View Drive.

 

 

Interior of Desert View Kiva Room in the Watchtower

Visit Desert View Watchtower

• The Watchtower is the official visitor contact station at Desert View.
• Climb 85 steps for a 360° view from the observation deck 70 ft (21 m) above.
• Desert View Watchtower Talk: Program is not scheduled this week because staff is in training. Participants usually meet a ranger in front of the Watchtower at 10 pm. 30 minute park ranger program. Free.

 

Park ranger leading a tour of Tusayan Ruins

Ranger-led Tusayan Ruins Tour

Tour meets at the Tusayan Museum daily at 1:30 pm daily.
A self-guided tour booklet is available at the ruin.

Explore an 800-year-old ancestral Puebloan site on this free 20-minute park ranger program. Learn about the people who called this place home long ago. Tusayan Ruin and Museum is located 3 miles (5 km) west of Desert View.

 

Sunset silhouettes, Desert View Point. NPS/M.Quinn

Sunset Talk

Sunset talks ended for the season on September 15, 2018

Next summer, enjoy a park ranger program with a beautiful sunset backdrop. Dress warmly for this outdoor event on wooden benches.

 

Learn More About Desert View and Tusayan Ruins and Museum

• Return to our Ranger Program Index Page
• South Rim Village Ranger Programs (25 miles west of Desert View)
• North Rim Ranger Programs