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Geology Talk | Ranger Talk | Yavapai Geology Museum (free)

Grand Canyon National Park

  • Every day at 2:00 PM from October 12, 2026 to January 30, 2027
  • Free

2 pm-2:30 pm: Grand Canyon Geology Talk Ranger Program

Meet at Yavapai Geology Museum

Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program. 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 Geology Talk is subject to cancellation, or may be moved indoors due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present.

More information

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.

Latitude and Longitude 36.066083, -112.117550

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

October 12, 2026 to January 30, 2027

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

2 pm-2:30 pm

Event Type

  • Talk
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