Last updated: December 11, 2025
Thing to Do
Geology Talk (30 minutes) South Rim Village: 1:30 pm
NPS/Bryan Maul
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program - presented daily at 1:30 pm (during winter 2025/2026). 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 due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present.
Details
Duration
25-30 Minutes
The Geology Talk program is presented Daily at 1:30 pm - during winter 2025/2026.
Activity
Arts and Culture
In a free 30 minute presentation, a park ranger will discus how Grand Canyon formed, along with some of the science behind the scenery.
Age(s)
All ages are welcome, but minors must be with an adult parent or guardian.
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pets are allowed, however they must be on a leash.
Activity Fee
No
The program is free and open to the public
Location
Yavapai Geology Museum at Yavapai Point
Yavapai Point is located on Village Loop Road, in between Market Plaza and the Grand Caynon 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 musuem building, perched on the edge of the canyon rim. Meet the ranger at 1:30 pm, just outside of the building.
Reservations
No
No reservations are required.
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
The Grand Canyon Geology Talk is presented daily at 1:30 pm.
Accessibility Information
The wide, paved path, up the hill from the parking lot (and shuttle bus stop) to the museum, is accessible.
The program may be presented along the paved Canyon Rim Trail, or inside the geology museum, in the event of inclement weather. All locations are wheelchair accessible.
The Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route shuttle bus provides service from Grand Canyon Visitor Center to Yavapai Point and Geology Museum.
Park Shuttle buses are equipped with ramps and space to carry passengers in wheelchairs. Please note: wheelchairs larger than 30 inches wide by 48 inches long (76 cm x 122 cm) cannot be accommodated on shuttle buses and most motorized scooters will not fit.