Village Ranger Programs - Beginning December 7, 2025
- 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. When possible, programs will be moved indoors.
Winter Village Ranger Programs
Canyon Connections
11 am - 11:30 am, meet at Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Accessible.
Join a Ranger to explore some of Grand Canyon's complex and captivating natural and cultural stories. Topics vary daily. Come curious, leave inspired.
Geology Talk
1:30 pm - 2 pm, meet at Yavapai Geology Museum.
Dive into Grand Canyon's past. Explore the rocks and landscape that make up this natural wonder.
Ranger Rendezvous
Time, topic, and location varies. Please see below for more information.
Discover Grand Canyon! Explore some of the park’s captivating natural and cultural stories with a Ranger. Programs include rim walks, night hikes to the rim, star talks, fossil walks, and more. Come curious; leave inspired.
"The Power and Presence of Water"
Walk along the rim to explore ways that the most precious resource on earth--water--has shaped life and landscape at Grand Canyon.
3 pm - 4 pm
Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead. Accessible.
"The Power of Pollinators"
Who are the insects and animals supporting Grand Canyon's rich plant biodiversity? Come explore the Canyon's lesser-known pollinators.
3 pm - 4 pm
Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead.
"People of the South Rim"
Walk along the rim and explore how people have valued this part of the Grand Canyon – as a home, a sacred place, and a place of opportunity, exploration, and inspiration.
3 pm - 4 pm
Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead. Accessible.
"The Shape of Canyon and Culture"
Walk along the rim and learn about one of the largest faultlines in the Grand Canyon.
3 pm - 4 pm
Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead.
"The California Condor Comeback"
Journey through a story of hope and resilience as you discover how the California condor made its comeback from the brink of extinction.
3 pm - 4 pm
Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead.
"Canyon Calm"
Step into the Canyon’s stillness—breathe deep, move slowly, and connect with the rhythms of this vast and timeless landscape.
4 pm - 5 pm
Meet at Yavapai Geology Museum.
"Sunsets Through Time"
Trace your path along the rim through the ages and explore what led you to enjoying this Grand Canyon sunset.
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Meet at Yavapai Geology Museum.
"Tales of Tails: Grand Canyon Rattlesnakes"
Hear stories and safety information about Grand Canyon’s very own pink rattlesnake.
3 pm - 4 pm
Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead.
"A Walk Through History"
Take a walk along the rim and explore the wild history that gave rise to the Historic Village and to Grand Canyon National Park.
3 pm - 4 pm
Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead.
"The California Condor Comeback"
Journey through a story of hope and resilience as you discover how the California condor made its comeback from the brink of extinction.
3 pm - 4 pm
Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead.
"The Shape of Canyon and Culture"
Walk along the rim and learn about one of the largest faultlines in the Grand Canyon.
3 pm - 4 pm
Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead.
"The Power and Presence of Water"
Walk along the rim to explore ways that the most precious resource on earth--water--has shaped life and landscape at Grand Canyon.
3 pm - 4 pm
Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead. Accessible.