25-30 MinutesFee applies
Geology Talk (30 minutes) South Rim Village: 1:30 pm
Grand Canyon National Park
Geology Talk Ranger Program - 1:30 pm daily (during winter 2025/2026). Gain insight into Grand Canyon’s unique geologic story. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Program duration: 30 minutes. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. Knowing some of the stories encoded in the rock layers will enrich your understanding and enhance your experience at Grand Canyon.
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program - presented daily at 1:30 pm (during winter 2025/2026). Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up to 18 miles wide, 277 river miles long, and displays more than 20 layers of rock The layers tell stories of oceans, deserts, mountains, and swamps that were once here, brought into existence, then swept away over the vast expanse of time. Grand Canyon is a geologically young landscape being sculpted from very old rocks. Knowing some of the stories encoded in the rock layers enriches your understanding of our planet and enhances your experience at Grand Canyon. The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Geology Talk is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present.
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Duration
25-30 Minutes
Duration Details
The Geology Talk program is presented Daily at 1:30 pm - during winter 2025/2026.
Fees
The program is free and open to the public
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
The wide, paved path, up the hill from the parking lot (and shuttle bus stop) to the museum, is accessible. The program may be presented along the paved Canyon Rim Trail, or inside the geology museum, in the event of inclement weather. All locations are wheelchair accessible. The Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route shuttle bus provides service from Grand Canyon Visitor Center to Yavapai Point and Geology Museum. Park Shuttle buses are equipped with ramps and space to carry passengers in wheelchairs. Please note: wheelchairs larger than 30 inches wide by 48 inches long (76 cm x 122 cm) cannot be accommodated on shuttle buses and most motorized scooters will not fit.
Pets
Yes — Pets are allowed, however they must be on a leash.
Reservations
No — No reservations are required.
Age Info
All ages are welcome, but minors must be with an adult parent or guardian.
Location
Yavapai Geology Museum at Yavapai Point