Winter on the West Rim

If you enjoy the spectacular views of Grand Canyon afforded by the eight scenic overlooks west of Grand Canyon Village, and prefer to have your personal vehicle close by, now’s your time.

During most of the year, the only way to enjoy the eight-mile Hermit Road (formerly known as West Rim Drive) is to take advantage of the free shuttle provided by the National Park Service. The “shuttle only” policy was implemented to avoid traffic congestion, not to mention accidents along this rim-hugging thoroughfare. Given that park visitation drops dramatically in the winter, the road is open to private vehicles from December through February.

Regardless of how you travel, the views from the Hermit Road overlooks are some of the best in the park. Architect Mary Jane Colter’s historic Hermits Rest can be found at the end of the road. Enjoying a cup of hot coffee while rocking before the structure’s magnificent fireplace is a great way to cap a wintry day.

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Grand Canyon History Comes Alive

Grand Canyon has been a magnet for humanity over the Millennia. The past few centuries in particular have witnessed the arrival, departure, and occasionally the demise, of a whole host of colorful characters and noteworthy personalities. The upcoming Grand Canyon History Symposium will highlight the legacies of a wide variety of these individuals. The January 25-28, 2007, symposium will build upon the success of the first such event that was held in 2002. Based in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, the three-day weekend will include scholarly presentations by experts on Grand Canyon history as well as interpretive tours and lively social events.

The 2007 Grand Canyon History Symposium is the result of hundreds of hours of work by the board and members of the Grand Canyon Historical Society, as well as employees of the National Park Service, the Grand Canyon Association, the Grand Canyon Field Institute and Xanterra South Rim, LLC. For more information or to register visit the Grand Canyon Historical Society at www.grandcanyonhistory.org.

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