Desert View - Ranger Programs & Cultural Demonstrations

 

During summer and fall 2021, check bulletin boards and ask at the Desert View Information table about the programs that are being presented during your visit.

• The information table, staffed by park rangers, is located outside — on the north end of the main paking lot — at the entrance to the Orientation Plaza: Open 9 am to 5 pm daily.
• 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 through Wednesday 10 am — 3 pm.
• The tower itself remains closed due to public health concerns.
• Desert View Services and Hours of Operation > as of August 14, 2021

 

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

Demonstrations were held at Desert View Watchtower: 9 am – 4 pm------
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NOTE: During March, 2020. cultural demonstrations were suspended (until further notice) due to concerns about COVID-19. No demonstrations 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 (August 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.