Desert View - Ranger Programs & Cultural Demonstrations

 

• Jump to the current Cultural Demonstrator Schedule
• Sunset Ranger Talks will resume during the summer of 2019

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, December 22, and 23, 2018
Ahkima Honyumptewa - Hopi Weaver
Marie Honyumptewa - Hopi Beader

Wednesday, and Thursday, December 26, and 27, 2018
Annetta Koruh - Hopi Basket Weaver
Ruby Chimerica - Hopi Basket Weaver

Saturday, and Sunday, December 29, and 30, 2018
Jerry Whagado - Yavapai-Apache Silversmith
Renee Archambeau - Hopi Potter
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• Learn more about the Cultural Demonstrator Program --

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 Ranger Talk:
  December 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, and 22 meet a park ranger in front of the Watchtower at 10 am. (30 minute program - Free) National Historic Landmark.
• Desert View services and hours of operation.

 

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
(December 9, through 22, 2018) A self-guided tour booklet is also available.

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

During the summer of 2019, enjoy a park ranger program with a beautiful sunset backdrop. Dress warmly for this outdoor event on wooden benches.

Topics may include: Grand Canyon human history, Geology, California condors, the 1956 mid-air collision, bats and other night creatures, and, ranger's choice.

 

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