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No matter what time of the year you plan to visit, you'll find that the Grand Canyon area often has terrific events happening. Many events take place in or near Grand Canyon National Park, or nearby cities like Williams, Flagstaff or Tusayan. From fine art and cultural festivals to special events - like summer festivals to concerts and special performances, there's always something going on. Our Grand Canyon National Park area calendar of events has Grand Canyon events and things to do for families, couples, individuals, kids, teens and adults; in spring, summer, fall and winter; annual events and special occasions. And if you’d like to post your event on our schedule of events in the Grand Canyon National Park area, let us know.
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Cedar Ridge Hike
April 01 to August 25
This program begins April 1, South Kaibab Trailhead, April
8:00 a.m. 3–4 hours Daily
May
7:30 a.m. 3–4 hours Daily
With a ranger, descend 1140 feet (347m) below the rim on the unpaved South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge to enjoy unparalleled
views from within the canyon. This strenuous 3-mile (5 km) round-trip hike is not recommended for people with heart
or respiratory problems or difficulty walking. Sturdy footwear and 1–2 quarts (1–2 liters) of water per person are required.
Clothing appropriate for the weather and snacks strongly recommended. Hikers cannot drive to the trailhead. Ride the free
Village Route shuttle bus to Canyon View Information Plaza and cross the plaza to the Kaibab Trail Route shuttle stop. Allow
45 minutes for total travel time. Program may be cancelled due to weather or trail conditions. No hikes May 5–8.
www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/2008Sp_programs.pdf
Colorado River Talk
April 01 to September 01
Location: Bicycle rack at Yavapai
Observation Station, 9:30 a.m. 30–45 min. Daily
Enjoy the grandeur and power of the Colorado River as you explore and discuss the river's role in Grand Canyon. Program
may include a short walk on a paved path. Parking may be limited; plan to arrive by the Village Route shuttle bus to the
Yavapai Observation Station stop. No talks May 6–8.
Condor Talk: Wings over the Canyon
April 01 to September 01
Location: In front of Lookout Studio
near Bright Angel Lodge
(Climbing stairs may be involved in
getting to the program site.)4:00 p.m. 30–45 min. Daily
What highly endangered bird with a 9-foot wingspan is often spotted at Grand Canyon? The California condor! Learn about
these majestic birds and their reintroduction in northern Arizona in a talk on the canyon's rim. Parking is limited; consider
parking at Lots C or D or riding the free Village Route shuttle bus to the Bright Angel stop. No programs May 6–8.
It Saved My Life:The CCC at Grand
May 31 to September 01
It Saved My Life:
The CCC at Grand
Canyon
Opening May 31
Seventy-five years ago at FDR's urging
Congress created the Civilian Conservation
Corps. It was to become one of the most
popular and successful of his New Deal
programs. Thousands of young men came
to the Grand Canyon to build trails and
infrastructure for the benefit of visitors,
and to work on conservation projects for
the benefit of the land. This exhibit celebrates
these boys and their work, much of
which is still enjoyed by visitors today.
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