South Rim Village - Ranger Programs

 

 

The South Rim Visitor Center is open between 10 am and 4 pm daily. Rangers are available at the information desk to answer any questions you may have.

Visitor Center Hours

• Face masks are required inside park buildings when Coconino County CDC Community level is HIGH. Check the alert at the top of the page for our current status.

• The Visitor Center building is open daily from 10 am to 4 pm, with an information desk staffed by park rangers.

• Trip planning and hiking information is also available through signs and exhibits outside of the building — and at other key locations throughout the park.

• The best way to find out about the programs and events taking place during your visit is to check the Park's Calendar when you arrive.

 

The Ranger's Choice program may be given indoors or outside, depending upon the weather.

NPS

3 pm Ranger Program

Join us for a surprise ranger program. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Meet inside the Visitor Center at 3 pm. The ranger will make an announcement and assemble the group. The program will be presented indoors or outside, depending upon the weather. Duration: 30 minutes. Presented daily, through March 25, 2023.

Some of our recent presentations have featured talks about: Geology, Wildlife, History, Grand Canyon's Trails, Astronomy, and California Condors —to name a few.

 

Additional Things to Know

All outdoor programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs.

• All programs are Free of Charge.

To manage the continuing threat of COVID-19, the following safety precautions are in place:

• Social distancing is suggested, between separate families/traveling groups.

• If you are experiencing a dry cough, fever over 100.4º F or diffculty breathing, please do not attend ranger programs.

 

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Related Information

• South Rim Village > Calendar of Programs and Events >

• Visitor Center, Information Desks and Museum Hours >

• Desert View
  Ranger Program will resume this summer for the 2023 Season. Desert View is open all year and is located on the South Rim, 23 miles/37 km, east of Grand Canyon Village on State Route 64, also known as Desert View Drive.

• North Rim CLOSED for the Winter
  Programs are presented daily (May 15 through October 15) It's a 209 mile/336 km drive from the South Rim Village to the North Rim.

• Return to Grand Canyon National Park's Ranger Program Index Page >

 

Ranger Program Videos

 

Duration:

4 minutes, 10 seconds

Have you ever wondered how the Grand Canyon was formed and why it is found here in Northern Arizona? To understand the formation of the canyon, there is a simple way to remember how it was shaped over time. All you have to remember are the letters D U D E or dude. The letters stand for: Deposition, Uplift, Down cutting and Erosion.

 

Duration:

11 minutes, 47 seconds

Ranger-led walking tour from Bright Angel Trailhead to Maricopa Point with Ranger Dave.