Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: May 5-9, 2025

2025 Wildland Fire Season: Be Ready, Stay Informed, and Know Your Evacuation Plan

As we enter wildfire season, the newsletter released this week provides important information for all Grand Canyon National Park residents to help you stay prepared, informed, and ready.

It includes seasonal wildfire outlooks, emergency planning guidance, evacuation procedures, and details on a new power shutoff program that may affect the park in 2025. Our unique location in the wildland-urban interface makes us especially vulnerable to wildfires and other emergencies that could require swift evacuation.

The full newsletter can be viewed here. If you are a resident of Grand Canyon, please share with family, friends, and coworkers widely.

Special Havasupai Group Dance Performance

Friday, May 9 | 2 p.m. | Hopi House

We invite you to experience the vibrant traditions of the Havasupai people during two special cultural dance performances taking place on Friday, May 9. These events are a unique opportunity to witness traditional songs and dances passed down through generations, offering insight into the deep cultural connection the Havasupai have with the Grand Canyon—land they have called home since time immemorial.

The morning performance will be held at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center Plaza at 10 a.m., followed by an afternoon performance at 2 p.m. in front of Hopi House. Both events are free and open to all park visitors.

More information can be found in the attached flyer here.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday — May 13, 14, and 15, 2025

Grand Canyon National Park is honored to work with the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project and host three young and talented artists: Mary Peynetsa (cross-stitching and crochet), Ryanna Waastsa (watercolor painting), and Janiece “Dawa” Chapella (pueblo culinary arts) from the Pueblo of Zuni.

The Zuni Youth Enrichment Project (ZYEP) is a Native-led nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting resilience among Zuni youth. Its mission is to help them grow into strong, healthy adults who are deeply connected to Zuni traditions and culture.

For more information on this season’s Cultural Demonstrators, see our park website here.

Ali Barnes, Recreation Fee Specialist

I’m the Recreation Fee Specialist that assists with background operations at the entrance stations, campgrounds, and backcountry offices. I started at Grand Canyon in Spring 2022 as the North Rim fee supervisor and transitioned into my current role on the South Rim last April.

I’ve been with the NPS since 2009 (with a side quest to California State Parks from 2016 to 2021) and have worked at Craters of the Moon, Great Basin, Curecanti, Denali, and Joshua Tree. I also served as an animal husbandry volunteer for the Mexican Gray Wolf recovery program and aspire to work in the Black-footed Ferret recovery program someday. Although I now claim the Desert Southwest as my home, I consider myself a Hawaii-phile and will soon be camping in Haleakala Crater later this month. I enjoy pretty much anything outdoors including birding which has earned me the bird nerd/rap name of “Lil Junco”.

Phantom Arts Festival this Friday, May 9

Grand Canyon School PTA presents the Phantom Arts Festival featuring artwork and live music by Grand Canyon students as well as an enchilada dinner fundraiser. The event will be held on Friday, May 9 from 5-7 p.m. at the Grand Canyon Rec Center.

More information on this event can be found in the attached flyer here.

Arizona Trail Co-Steward Opportunity for Passage 37b: Tusayan

The Arizona Trail Association is looking for Trail Segment Stewards for three sections on the North Rim: 39A Thomson Canyon, 39B Lindbergh Hill, and 41A Murray Lake.

Segment Stewards must monitor the condition of their segments at least twice a year, and it’s preferred they reside year‐round in the same region as the segment. For those interested in volunteering to steward any of these three segments, Please contact Forrest Radarian at: Forrest.Radarian@gmail.com for further information.

South Rim

Xanterra

• Maswik Food Court, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Maswik Pizza Pub, 4-9 p.m.
• Bright Angel Fountain, 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Harvey House Café/Fred Harvey Burger Restaurant, Breakfast 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., Lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dinner 4-9 p.m.
• Fred Harvey Tavern, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, (food until 9 p.m.)
• Arizona Steakhouse – Lunch 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dinner 4:30 p.m.-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 9:30 p.m.)
• The Grand Canyon Kennel, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
• Grand Canyon Rec Center, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.
• Fred Harvey Food Truck at Grand Canyon Visitor Center, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Delaware North

• Yavapai Dining Hall, breakfast 7-10:30 a.m., dinner 5-9 p.m.
• Yavapai Lodge Tavern and Patio, 12-9 p.m.
• Coffee Shop, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• The Canyon Village Market, 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Deli 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
• Camper Services, daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Other

• Grand Canyon Clinic: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Canyon Adventures Bike Tours and Cafe: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Grand Canyon Visitor Center (GCVC): 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily
• Grand Canyon Conservancy stores: Verkamps 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Yavapai Geology Museum-8 a.m.-7 p.m., Visitor Center Plaza-8 a.m.-7 p.m., Kolb Studio-8 a.m.-6 p.m.
• The Verkamp’s Restroom and the adjacent parking area behind the Verkamp’s Visitor Center will be closed from April 14 to May 9, 2025, for roof replacement. During this time, parking will not be available at this location.
• 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 p.m., Saturday 2-4 p.m.
• Canyon Community Yoga & Wellness (at the Rec Center): Full class schedule can be found here. Use discount GCLOCALS at checkout.
• Shuttle Bus Spring Schedules (March 1 – May 23, 2025)
• Hermits Rest (Red) Route: 8:00 a.m. to one hour after sunset
• Village (Blue) Route: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route: 6:00 a.m. to one hour after sunset
• Hikers’ Express: Daily departures from Bright Angel Lodge at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 a.m.
• Inner Canyon:
• Bright Angel Trail from Havasupai Gardens to Silver Bridge, closed Oct 21, 2024, to May 14, 2025.
• River Trail east of River Resthouse to South Kaibab Trail junction: Oct. 21, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025
• Silver Bridge: Oct. 21, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025
• Bright Angel Campground, closed Nov 4, 2024, to May 14, 2025

Desert View

• Desert View Trading Post and ice cream and coffee shop, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Desert View Watchtower and store, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the last tower access at 5 p.m.
• The Desert View Deli and Market, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Desert View gas station (24 hours), retail: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

North Rim

• The Phantom Ranch Compost Bathrooms (north of Phantom Ranch) will be closed from May 8 to May 12 as staff help evacuate waste ahead of the North Rim reopening.

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

• North Rim dining room ready for guests! (NPS Photo/P. Arrington)
• Zuni Youth Enrichment Project Artists. DV demonstrators May 13 – 15. Left to right: Janiece “Dawa” Chapella (pueblo culinary arts), Mary Peynetsa (cross-stitching and crochet), Ryanna Waastsa (watercolor painting). – Photo courtesy of ZEYP.org
• Ali Barnes, Recreation Fee Specialist (Photo courtesy of A. Barnes)