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Ranger Talk: Ranger’s Choice 11:00 am Yavapai Geology Museum (free)
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Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.066137, -112.117605
From Grand Canyon Visitor Center, continue driving along South Entrance Road, then make the first right turn onto a road that curves to the right and leads into a large parking lot. At the far end of the parking lot, a wide, paved footpath climbs a hill to the museum and the canyon rim at Yavapai Point. From the village, take South Entrance Road past Park Headquarters and Market Plaza, then make the next left turn onto the road that leads into the Museum's parking lot Another option is to park at the visitor center, then ride the free Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route shuttle to the museum. From the bus stop, walk the uphill path to Yavapai Geology Museum. Immediately behind the bus stop, a level footpath through the trees leads directly to the Yavapai Point Amphitheater on the edge of the canyon.
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- Presented Daily — Weather Permitting. The topic is chosen by the ranger. 20-30 Minutes — Free — Accessible. Scroll down for a list of this week's topics.
- Meet at Yavapai Geology Museum. You can park in the Yavapai Point/Museum parking lot, or ride the free Kaibab (Orange) Route shuttle to the museum from the Visitor Center.
- Program Topics (Subject to Change)
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Sunday, July 3
Let’s Talk Rocks
Gain insight into how Grand Canyon formed and the unique geologic story preserved in its walls.
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Monday, July 4
Cooking the Canyon
Learn the processes that created Grand Canyon like a grand recipe. What ingredients do we need to make this feast for the eyes?
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Tuesday, July 5
Condor Talk
Learn about the incredible story of the ultimate survivor, the California Condor.
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Wednesday, July 6
Fossil Flashback
Journey through geologic time to learn about the unique creatures fossilized in the walls of Grand Canyon.
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Thursday, July 7
Tribes Who Call The Canyon Home
Understand the cultural history and heritage of the people who have lived within the canyon since time immemorial.
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Friday, July 8
Monsoon, Drought, and Wildfires Oh My!
Weather at Grand Canyon can change in an instant. Could you survive? Learn about why these extreme weather patterns are important.
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Saturday, July 9
The Geology You Know
Discover your inner geologist. Learn from each other (and from the Ranger) how this wonder formed.
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