Main Visitor Center and Park Headquarters

Canyon View Center View larger image 2184 x 472, 268K View Quicktime panorama, 214K (requires Quicktime plug-in)   The Main Visitor Center (Canyon View Center) for Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim) is open from 8 AM to 5 PM, daily. It is located opposite Mather Point, approximately 4 miles north of the south entrance station. To visit Canyon View Center you should park at Mather Point and follow the short, paved trail. Here you may obtain maps and brochures about the park. A ranger is always on duty at the information desk to answer any questions that you might have. There are also numerous exhibits describing the natural history of the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Grand Canyon as a natural and cultural resource, operates a souvenier / gift / book shop on the opposite side of the plaza from the Canyon View Center. They sell a number of books, maps, pamphlets, videos, CDs, DVDs and other publications relating to the Grand Canyon and it's geologic, natural and human history. The also have an abundance of educational materials relating to the Grand Canyon. Other Photos Information Plaza Small photo, 600 x 450 Large photo, 1024 x 768 Information Plaza Small photo, 600 x 450 Large photo, 1024 x 768 Inside Canyon View Center Small photo, 600 x 450 Large photo, 1024 x 768 Grand Canyon Association Shop Small photo, 600 x 450 Large photo, 1024 x 768 Other Links Check out THE ONLINE GUIDE. Check out the Just for Kids! page to learn how to become a Junior Ranger. Looking for animals? Try Tracking the Inhabitants. Free Shuttle Bus service runs from mid-March thru mid-October Grand Canyon Star Party 2000 - June 3 - 10, 2000, north and south rims Home pages for interpretive rangers BECOME AN ASSOCIATE NATURALIST AT GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Grand Canyon National Park and the NPS Recreation Fee Demonstration Program. The old visitor center. Say "Hello" to the Interpretive Rangers of Grand Canyon National Park

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