An irregularly-shaped one-story building, approximately 40-feet (12 m) deep by 65-feet (20 m) wide
A park ranger in uniform is presenting a geology talk at a scenic overlook with guardrails.
a series of colorful and foreshortened plateaus, cliffs and slopes create two peaks that tower above

9 am: Geology Glimpse - Ranger Program - South Rim Village - free

Grand Canyon National Park

  • Every day at 9:00 AM from August 01, 2022 to September 30, 2022
  • Free

Grand Canyon Geology Glimpse Ranger Program

Start your day, with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 9 am. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. 

  • Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up to 18 miles wide, 277 river miles long, and displays more than 20 layers of rock The layers tell stories of oceans, deserts, mountains, and swamps that were once here, brought into existence, then swept away over the vast expanse of time. 
  • Grand Canyon is a geologically young landscape being sculpted from very old rocks. Knowing some of the stories encoded in the rock layers enriches your understanding of our planet and enhances your experience at Grand Canyon.

The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  The Geo Glimpse is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present.

 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Yavapai Point is located on Village Loop Road, in between Market Plaza and the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. From the far end of the Yavapai Point parking lot, by the shuttle bus stop, walk the paved path up the hill on your left to the stone museum building, perched on the edge of the canyon rim. Meet the ranger at 9 am, just outside of the building.

Latitude and Longitude 36.000000, -112.000000

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

August 01, 2022 to September 30, 2022

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

30 minutes

Event Type

  • Talk
Tags: ranger activity, ranger talk, orientation, geology activity, geology, grand canyon, arizona