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Grand Canyon National Park

Village Transfer Station - Hermit Road (Red) Route

Type: Place

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

Type: Place

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

Type: Place

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

Type: Place

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.

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Powell Point Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (Red) Route

Type: Place

NO BUS SERVICE during December, January and February. While a fine view of Grand Canyon is visible directly after stepping off the shuttle bus, a short, easy walk along the paved path out to the viewpoint is rewarded with even more excellent views and access to the Powell Memorial.

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Maricopa Point Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (Red) Route

Type: Place

NO BUS SERVICE during December, January and February. Although there is not a view of Grand Canyon directly from this shuttle stop itself, a short walk from here, through the forest and along the easy, paved path is rewarded with a spectacular, open, panoramic viewpoint which extends far out from the canyon rim. Maricopa Point.

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Trailview Overlook Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (Red) Route

Type: Place

NO BUS SERVICE during December, January and February. A short walk down the stairs from the parking/shuttle stop is the best location for aerial views of the sinuous switchbacks on Bright Angel Trail. From the viewpoint you can see everything from where the trail starts just west of the historic village down, and down, and down to Havasupai Gardens, until the trail finally disappears into the depths of the inner gorge.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Make Your Own Mississippi Mud Pie

Type: Article

Children in Mississippi have made "mud pies" for many generations. Now is your chance to make your very own, following this recipe.

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Maricopa Point

Type: Place

The edge of the South Rim juts out over the canyon on this narrow point, extending northeast for about 100 feet (30 m) before dropping away vertically. The view from Maricopa encompasses over 180 degrees of Grand Canyon, with no significant obstructions between here and the Colorado River.

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Pima Point

Type: Place

Pima Point is one of the best places on the rim to see, and sometimes even hear, the Colorado River. The distant roar of Granite Rapids far below can be heard echoing up the canyon walls on quiet days.

Tumacácori National Historical Park

Los Santos Ángeles de Guevavi

Type: Place

Guevavi is a name derived from the O'odham word for big spring, ge'e vavi, or big well, gu waihe. This settlement of O'odham people was first visited in January 1691 by Catholic Jesuit Father Eusebio Francisco Kino. It became a pivotal location in the Pima Revolt of 1751.

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail