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South Rim Village - Ranger Programs

 

Summer Schedule - Park Ranger Programs: South Rim Village

All outdoor programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present. Summer thunderstorms frequently can occur through early September with the potential for torrential rains, frequent lightning, and sudden flash floods.

Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs. All programs are free of charge.

• South Rim Village evening ranger program schedule
• Visitor center, information desk and museum hours

 

Group of hikers walking down the trail towards Cedar Ridge, O'Neil Butte towering in the background.

7 – 11 am Daily
(South Kaibab Trailhead)
Cedar Ridge Hike
Moderate 3 mile (4.8 km) roundtrip hike. Allow 4 hours. Minimum 2 liters of water per person. Bring salty snacks, sunscreen, and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Ride the free Kaibab/Rim Route shuttle bus to the trailhead.

 

See marine fossils like these on our Fossil Walk

9 – 10 am Daily
(Bright Angel Trailhead)
Fossil Walk
Walk among brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures that thrived on this part of the continent 270 million years ago, before the age of the dinosaurs. This easy 1/2-mile (0.8 km) one-way walk explores an exposed fossil bed along the rim. Family friendly.

 

Park rangers repairing emergency telephone (1937)

10:30 – 11:15 am Daily
(Verkamp's Visitor Center)
History Walk
For thousands of years, humans have been part of the Grand Canyon. Join a ranger to discover different stories of humankind's enduring relationship with the canyon. Topics vary daily. Programs may include a walk around the village historic district. Accessible. Easy walk.

 

On Bright Angel Trail, 1905

1:30 – 1:50 pm Daily
(Verkamp's Visitor Center)
Canyon Tales
Enjoy captivating stories about diverse human connections to this landscape.
Accessible. 20 min. Perfect for Junior Rangers. Accessible. Consider walking the Canyon Rim Trail following the program.

 

Rock strata as seen from the Abyss overlook

2 – 2:20 pm Daily
(Yavapai Geology Museum)
Geology Glimpse
Learn how Grand Canyon formed while exploring Yavapai Geology Museum during this short introductory talk. Perfect for Junior Rangers. Accessible. Consider walking the Trail of Time following the program.

 

Rock strata as seen from the Abyss overlook

3:30 – 4:30 pm Daily
(Yavapai Geology Museum)
Geology Walk
Gain quick insight into Grand Canyon's amazing geologic story. Why is it so deep, wide, and grand? Why does it exist only here and nowhere else in the world? Accessible. Easy walk.

 

A bighorn ewe

5 pm – 5:20 pm Daily
Critter Chat
(Meet at Grand Canyon Visitor Center)

Learn about some of Grand Canyon's diverse wild inhabitants who survive here in this place of extreme changes in elevation, exposure, and climate. Family-friendly program. Accessible. Family friendly.

 

California condor

5:30 pm – 6:15 pm Daily
Condor Talk
(Village Amphiteater, located on the Rim Trail west of El Tovar)

What has a 9-foot (2.7 m) wingspan and a face only a mother could love? The California condor. Come discover their life and death story and the science that saved this incredible bird. Accessible. Family friendly.

 

Grand Canyon's night sky

Special Events and Evening Programs

Programs may include presentations in a beautiful auditorium, star walks, night hikes, cemetery tours, and more.

View our schedule of special events.
Upon arrival in the park, check at visitor centers to confirm times and locations.

 

South Rim Village Evening Ranger Program Schedule: June 23-30, 2018

This schedule is subject to change. Check at Visitor Centers to confirm times and locations. Accessible..

Saturday, June 23
God of Hunters
Discover the elusive mountain lion and what makes this animal the top predator of Grand Canyon.
Meet at McKee Amphitheater - 8:30 pm

Sunday, June 24
Caves in the Grand Canyon
Learn about vital discoveries from caves in the Grand Canyon such as fossils, split twig figurines and discover current cave related research and concerns.
Meet at McKee Amphitheater - 8:30 pm

Monday, June 25
An Evening with Blanche Kolb
Blanche Kolb comes to life to share stories of the amazing Kolb Brothers, the dynamic photography duo of Grand Canyon’s past.
Meet at McKee Amphitheater - 8:30 pm

Tuesday, June 26
Shifting Perspectives
Explore how the ideas and meanings of Grand Canyon have changed over time, from barren wasteland to world-renowned landmark.
Meet at McKee Amphitheater - 8:30 pm

Wednesday, June 27
National Park Service Workshop
Grand Canyon Village was part of a national conversation about how to treat special places. Explore NPS purpose past and present.
Meet at McKee Amphitheater - 8:30 pm

Thursday, June 28
Fossils of Grand Canyon
Discover clues to Earth’s past. Explore why fossils are important and what can
they tell us.
Meet at McKee Amphitheater - 8:30 pm

Friday, June 29
An Evening with Blanche Kolb
Blanche Kolb comes to life to share stories of the amazing Kolb Brothers, the dynamic photography duo of Grand Canyon’s past.
Meet at McKee Amphitheater - 8:30 pm

Saturday, June 30
Echoes from the Canyon: Cemetery Tour
Special Event: Living History Program guides us through stories of Grand Canyon’s past.
Meet at Shrine of the Ages - 8:30 pm
Limited capacity; free tickets available starting
at 7:30pm. Bring a flashlight and dress warm.

 

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Learn More About Our Visitor Centers and Museums

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• Desert View Ranger Program and Cultural Demonstrator Schedule. On the South Rim, 24 miles east of Grand Canyon Village.
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