Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: April 22-26, 2024

Spring prescribed fires planned for the Kaibab National Forest

Beginning this week, fire managers from the Kaibab National Forest are planning to begin ignitions for prescribed fire treatments. Exact ignition dates are unknown at this time as burning is dependent upon daily weather conditions.

One treatment area includes the Tusayan Ranger District and the Blue Stem Rx, totaling 2,724 acres located east of Forest Road 311 and approximately 16 miles southeast of the Town of Tusayan. During this burn Russell Tank will be inaccessible and approximately 4.5 miles of the Arizona Trail will be rerouted.

For more information on this unit and the other treatment areas planned for this spring, please visit the Kaibab National Forest’s website.

Inner Canyon Water Status

Due to an ongoing pipeline break near Phantom Ranch, water along the North Kaibab Trail as well as Phantom Ranch will remain off until further notice. Water utilities have completed repairs and are hoping to restore water in the near future. The only potable water currently available in the inner canyon is at Havasupai Gardens.

Water at One and-a-Half mile and Three-Mile Resthouses remains off and will likely be turned on the first week of May after construction contractors are able to make the necessary repairs to the waterline.

Hikers are encouraged to bring water filtration and stay up to date on the park’s Key Hiking Messages webpage.

Artist in Residence presents mask-making workshops this weekend

Join Artist in Residence, Carlos Estevez, this weekend for a series of fun and free mask-making workshops!

Workshops this weekend: Shrine of the Ages Multipurpose Room

• Saturday, April 27 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, April 28 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

During his residency, Estevez incorporates a variety of visual media exploring the multidimensional connection between nature and human existence, especially the profound symbolism of mountains and their impact on humanity.

More information on Estevez can be found on Grand Canyon Conservancy’s website or in the attached flyer here.

Upcoming Park Programming!

*Check the park’s website for more details on park programs and special events.

South Rim: Village

• Astronomy Nights: Constellation Talks start at 8:45 p.m., Telescope viewing between 8:30-10 p.m., Friday 4/26 through Sunday 4/28 & Friday 5/3 through Sunday 5/5, meet at Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater (follow the red rope lights).
• Summer Programming, including Daily Ranger Programs, will begin May 11.

South Rim: Desert View

• Cultural Demonstrations will pause for seasonal staff training starting 4/22 and will restart on 5/7.

North Rim

•    Summer Programming will begin when the North Rim opens on May 15.

Bake Sales for 2024 Senior Class on April 26 and 29

Help support the High School Senior Class of 2024 through two separate bake sale events at the Grand Canyon General Store.

• Friday, April 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (attached flyer)
• Monday, April 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (attached flyer)

North Country Healthcare presents Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Event

On Monday, April 29 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., North Country Healthcare will sponsor a breast and cervical cancer screening event. All major insurances accepted, no referral needed for annual mammogram screening.

More information can be found in the attached flyer here (English) and the attached flyer here (Spanish).

Grand Canyon Food Pantry hosts volunteer training May 4

Join volunteers at the Grand Canyon Food Pantry for an orientation training on Saturday, May 4 starting at 12 p.m. The pantry is currently looking for volunteers who are available 2-3 hours per month to help distribute food to the Grand Canyon Community.

More information can be found in the attached flyer here.

South Rim

Xanterra

• Maswik Cafeteria, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Maswik Pizza Pub, 4-10 p.m.
• Bright Angel Fountain, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Harvey House Cafe/Fred Harvey Burger Restaurant, Breakfast 6:30-10:30 a.m., Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinner 4-9 p.m.
• Fred Harvey Tavern, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
• Arizona Steakhouse, Lunch 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinner 4:30-9 p.m.
• El Tovar Dining Room and Lounge – Breakfast 6:30-10 a.m., Lunch 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Dinner 4:30-9:30 p.m., Lounge, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Food until 9 p.m.), Patio closed until further notice.
• Fred Harvey Food Truck (parked at shuttle bus bay at visitor center)
• The Grand Canyon Kennel, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
• Grand Canyon Rec Center, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

Delaware North

• Yavapai Lodge Tavern and Patio, 12-9 p.m., Yavapai Lodge Coffee Shop, 7 a.m. -2 p.m., Cafe, 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Yavapai Dining Hall: TEMPORARILY CLOSED
• Canyon Village Market, 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Deli 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Camper Services laundry and shower: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Other

• Grand Canyon Clinic: Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Bright Angel Bikes, Rental: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Café 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Grand Canyon Visitor Center (GCVC): Sunday, April 7 through Saturday, April 20: The visitor center will be open 5 days per week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Also, because of the reduction in staff, ranger programs will not be presented during this time.
• Grand Canyon Conservancy stores: Visitor Center Plaza, Verkamps and Yavapai Geology Museum 8 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, Kolb Studio is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and closed on Friday and Saturday.
• The Grand Canyon Community Library: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Grand Canyon Food Pantry: Monday 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday 5:30-7:30 p.m., Saturday 2-4 p.m.
• Canyon Closet: Every Wednesday from 12-2 p.m., first and third Saturday of each month from 12-3 p.m.
• Canyon Community Yoga & Wellness (at the Rec Center), May and June schedule: Fitness Classes (under the ramada): Sunday 9 a.m., Tuesday & Thursday 6 p.m. Yoga (in the SPR): Monday & Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Use discount GCLOCALS @ checkout.

Desert View

• Desert View Trading Post Coffee and Ice Cream and Market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Desert View Watchtower, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. daily
• The Desert View Deli, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please visit the Grand Canyon National Park website for a complete list of closures and available amenities.

• Moon rise this week from Mather Point (NPS Photo/M. Quinn)
• Prescribed burning on the Kaibab National Forest (USFS)