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A New Way to Study Bees
  • Type: Article

The National Park Service (NPS) is on a mission to deepen its understanding of the bees living in parks. Traditional survey methods require significant time, specialized expertise, and the collection of specimens from their natural habitats for species-level identification. With limited bee specialists available and a growing need for efficient, cost-effective methods, the NPS sought an alternative approach.

Grand Canyon National Park

Bright Angel Trailhead
  • Type: Place

Bright Angel Trailhead is located just west of Bright Angel Lodge, Lookout Studio, and Kolb Studio. At 6,840 feet (2,085 m), it provides access for hikers and mules to many inner canyon destinations. From the Hermit Road Interchange shuttle bus stops, it is a short walk to the east, and up a hill, on a paved footpath to the trailhead. This winter, a number of trail closures (on parts of Bright Angel Trail) are in effect. Click on the link for details.

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South Kaibab Trail
  • Type: Place

This well-maintained dirt trail offering wonderful expansive views. This is a great trail for short day hiking trips into the canyon of half a day or less. During winter months foot traction and hiking poles are advised when trail surfaces are icy. There is no public parking at the South Kaibab Trailhead. Please park at the Visitor Center, then take the Kaibab (Orange) Route shuttle bus to the trailhead. It is a 9-minute ride from the Visitor Center to the Trailhead.

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Backcountry Information Center
  • Type: Place

The Backcountry Info Center is open daily from 8 am–noon; and 1 pm–5 pm, and provides information, permits, and trip planning assistance about day and overnight hikes into the canyon. The building is located in the village by Parking Lot D, and across the railroad tracks from Maswik Lodge. Park in Lot D, then take the free, early morning Hikers' Express bus from Backcountry Info Center to South Kaibab Trailhead.

Freedom Riders National Monument

Greyhound Bus Depot
  • Type: Place

The Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot witnessed the early stages of mob violence against a small group of nonviolent Freedom Riders in May of 1961.

Freedom Riders National Monument

Greyhound Bus Mural
  • Type: Place

This mural, titled "Could You Get on the Bus?", commemorates the Freedom Riders attacked in Anniston on May 14, 1961 at the Greyhound Bus Depot. The mural faces the alleyway where the attack began.

Freedom Riders National Monument

Greyhound Bus Burning Site
  • Type: Place

On this site in May of 1961, a small group of nonviolent activists called Freedom Riders were attacked by a white mob.

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Yavapai Geology Museum
  • Type: Place

Open daily: 8 am - 7 pm. Yavapai Geology Museum offers one of the best vantage points for an overview of Grand Canyon geology. The building is right on the very edge of the canyon rim at Yavapai Point, The Museum Features: a bookstore and museum shop, large picture windows for viewing the canyon, and a variety of exhibits about the geology of Grand Canyon. Restrooms are in a separate building adjacent to the parking lot. The shuttle bus stop is also on the parking lot.

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Pipe Creek Vista Bus Stop - Kaibab/Rim (Orange) Route
  • Type: Place

Located west of Yaki Point and the South Kaibab Trailhead, this shuttle stop provides visitors with spectacular views across the canyon from South Rim to North Rim. The paved Canyon Rim Trail may be accessed here. This section of the Rim Trail is also part of the Greenway bicycle path, which runs east 0.9-mile (1.4 km) from here to the South Kaibab Trailhead and west 1.4-mile (2.3 km) to the Visitor Center. Visit the link for the current schedule.

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Yaki Point Bus Stop - Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route
  • Type: Place

Yaki Point is the only viewpoint on Desert View Drive that is closed to private vehicles. It can only be visited on foot, bicycle, or by taking the free Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route shuttle, departing from the Visitor Center Transit Terminal. Yaki Point is often a relatively quiet place from which to enjoy sunset or sunrise, with expansive views both to the east and west. Vault toilets are located here. Visit the link for the current schedule.

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South Kaibab Trailhead Bus Stop - Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route
  • Type: Place

Just a 9-minute ride from Grand Canyon Visitor Center, this shuttle stop is the easiest way to access South Kaibab Trailhead. Running from 8 am, to just after sunset this winter, the bus will drop you off next to the water filling station and vault toilets, a short walk from the trailhead. From this location, you also can walk west along the paved Canyon Rim Trail and return to the Visitor Center, a distance of 2.3 miles/ 3.7 km. Visit the link for the current schedule.

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Yavapai Geology Museum Bus Stop - Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route
  • Type: Place

Located on the northeast end of the parking lot below Yavapai Geology Museum, this shuttle stop is for passengers arriving from, or returning to the Visitor Center. The small restroom building is alongside this parking lot. The level footpath behind the shuttle stop goes to the outdoor amphitheater on the rim. Follow the path up the hill to Yavapai Geology Museum and Yavapai Point. The paved Canyon Rim Trail continues both east and west from here. Visit the link for schedule

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Mather Point Bus Stop - Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route
  • Type: Place

From the Visitor Center shuttle bus terminal, Mather Point is the first stop on the Westbound Kaibab/Rim (Orange) Route. From here the bus travels to Yavapai Geology Museum, then returns directly to the Visitor Center. From this bus stop, a very short walk to the east will take you to a wide open vista of Grand Canyon. However, the wheelchair accessible, Mather Point overlook is a short walk further east (to the right when facing the canyon). Visit link for current schedule.

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Village Transfer Station - Hermit Road (Red) Route
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NO BUS SERVICE during winter. Located west of Bright Angel Lodge, at the start of Hermit Road and beside a canyon overlook, this shuttle stop is just a few steps west of the Village (Blue) Route shuttle stop for the Hermit Road Interchange and Bright Angel Trailhead (at the top of the hill on your right. Hermit Road is a scenic 7-mile (11 km) road out to Hermits Rest, and the Hermit Trail. Along the way, there are 9 outstanding viewpoints, each with a designated bus stop.

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Hermits Rest Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (Red) Route
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NO BUS SERVICE on Hermit Road during December, January and February. The final shuttle stop on the Hermit Road (Red) Route, where shuttle buses turn around and begin their return trip back to the Village, Hermits Rest provides access to the only water bottle filling station along Hermit Road, restrooms, a snack bar, gift shop, Hermit Trail, the western end of the Rim Trail, and beautiful canyon views.

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Pima Point Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (Red) Route
  • Type: Place

NO BUS SERVICE on Hermit Road during December, January and February. One of the few places where one can hear the Colorado River from the rim of Grand Canyon. Wait for the shuttle to pull away, then be as quiet as possible, and you might hear the faint roar of Granite Rapid far below, a sound which just barely hints at the power of a river more than 3 miles (4.8 km) away.

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Monument Creek Vista Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (Red) Route
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NO BUS SERVICE during December, January and February. A spectacular view of Monument Creek far below and Granite Rapid on the Colorado River can be seen directly from this shuttle stop. This viewpoint is the eastern end of a section of the Greenway Trail, which accommodates both walking and bicycling, which runs west from here past Pima Point almost all the way to Hermits Rest.

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The Abyss Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (Red) Route
  • Type: Place

NO BUS SERVICE during December, January and February. The Abyss shuttle bus stop is outbound only, to Hermits Rest. At the Abyss Overlook, impressive canyon views are rivaled by the 3,000 foot (914 m) vertical drop below you. This stop offers a unique place to discover how gravity can profoundly affect the shape of the canyon walls.

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Mohave Point Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (Red) Route
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NO BUS SERVICE during December, January and February. A two-way shuttle stop with separate buses headed both outbound (west) to Hermits Rest and inbound (east) back to the Village, Mohave Point features a spectacular view from the shuttle stop. The main viewpoint, however, is a short walk down the paved trail from the shuttle stop. Mohave Point primarily faces west, with a great view of the Colorado River far below, making this point a popular place for sunset.

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Hopi Point Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (Red) Route
  • Type: Place

NO BUS SERVICE during December, January and February. From this stop, follow the path to the right (east) for a more open vista of the canyon at Hopi Point, Also the only vault toilet along Hermit Road between the village and Hermits Rest. Hopi Point is popular for sunrise and sunset. During the day, this stop is OUTBOUND only (to Hermits Rest). After sunset, special buses transport visitors INBOUND - back to the Village, picking up passengers at Hopi Point itself.