North Rim Ranger Programs and Special Events

A Park Ranger gives an interpretive program at the Bright Angel Point Amphitheater on the North Rim.

NPS Photo/C. Kraus

 

ALERT: Bright Angel Point Trail —from Grand Canyon Lodge to Bright Angel Point —is closed this season for extensive repairs. Details

 

 

Summer Programming on the North Rim

May 15, through October 15, 2024

• Nature Walk
  Sundays and Fridays, 8:30 - 10:00 am
  Meet at the Roaring Springs Overlook Kiosk
  Immerse yourself in the immensity of Grand Canyon and the intricacies of the Kaibab Plateau during this ranger-led walk along the Transept Trail.

• Behind the Scenery
  Daily, 11:30 - 12:00 pm
  Meet at the Bright Angel Point Amphitheater
  Explore your connections and uncover the stories between the canyon’s colorful walls during this ranger-led experience.

• Beneath the Canopy
  Daily, 3:30 - 4:00 pm
  Meet at the Campground Amphitheater
  Follow your curiosity and discover the wonder of the towering North Rim forest. All are welcome to join this interactive family-geared program.

• Evening Program
  Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 7:30 - 8:15 pm
  Meet at the Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium
  Join a ranger for a deep dive into the complex layers of the Canyon’s history, ecology, geology and more.

Community Speaker Series:

Join Park Rangers in hosting artists, scientists, and community members with deep ties to Grand Canyon throughout the summer.

• Dates, time, and locations vary, see the schedule below for current details.

 

Programming Notes

• All programs are free of charge.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs.
• All outdoor ranger programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present.

 

2024 North Rim Special Events:

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Native American Heritage Days took place August 1-4

The event schedule and list of presenters is available here.

 

Community Speaker Series

7:30 pm, Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium

Join us on the throughout the summer for special evening programs with artists, authors, researchers, and others with deep ties to Grand Canyon.

• Wednesday, May 15 - Daniel Bulletts, Cultural Resource Director, Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians

• Saturday, July 6 - Melissa Sevigny, Journalist and Author

• Tuesday, July 23 - Susan Wood, Grand Canyon Fish Biologist

• Tuesday, August 27th - Amy Martin, Photographer and Journalist

• Saturday, August 31 - Rich Rudow, Backcountry Expert & Photographer

• Tuesday, September 3 - Ed Kabotie, Musician, Artist, and Educator

• Tuesday, September 10 - Daniel Bulletts, Cultural Resource Director, Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians

• Saturday, September 21 - Kelkiyana Yazzie, Grand Canyon Tribal Program Coordinator

• Tuesday, September 24 - Lisa Handforth, Grand Canyon Fire Ecologist

• Saturday, September 28 - Deidra Peaches, Filmmaker

• Thursday, October 10th - Kevin Fedarko, Author

 

Cultural Demonstrations

10 am - 4 pm, Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium

Join artists from Grand Canyon's 11 associated tribes as they practice traditional and modern crafts.

• Thursday, August 22 - Sunday, August 25
• Thursday, September 12 - Sunday, September 15
• Thursday, October 3 - Sunday, October 6

 

 

 

North Rim Seasonal Operations

The North Rim is open with all services from May 15th through October 15. The North Rim is open for day use only from October 16, through the end of November. Between December 1st and May 14th, North Rim roads are closed to all vehicles (including snowmobiles). Learn more about North Rim trip planning here.