News Release

National Park Service selects Explor South Rim, LLC to provide bicycle rental and food and beverage services on the South Rim

Bicyclists on the Rim Trail near Pipe Creek Overlook

NPS Photo

News Release Date: August 12, 2024

Contact: Grand Canyon Office of Communications, 928-638-7779

The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Explor South Rim, LLC to operate visitor services under a 10-year concession contract. The existing bicycle rentals, guided bicycle tours, and food and beverage services at Grand Canyon National Park will transition to the new concessioner on January 1, 2025.  

The contract requires seasonal bicycle rentals, as well as guided daily bicycle tours conducted during the spring, summer and fall. The contract also requires year-round, "grab and go" food and beverage service targeted toward hikers, bikers and pedestrians in the Mather Point area of the park.  

The NPS released the solicitation for concession contract bids on October 25, 2023. Explor South Rim, LLC submitted the highest rated proposal as determined through the competitive process. Explor South Rim, LLC is a subsidiary of ExplorUS, a concessioner in many national and state parks.

The current concession contractor, Bright Angel Bicycles, LLC, has provided services within the park since 2012. Bright Angel Bicycles will continue to operate concessions facilities near the Grand Canyon Visitor Center until the next contract begins in January 2025. The transition is not expected to affect visitors. 

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