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Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, January 10, 11, and 12, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Gerard Begay – Navajo Weaver

Renowned Diné artist, Gerard Begay, will demonstrate the fine art of traditional Navajo rug weaving from January 10-12 at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center.

Gerard’s grandmothers instructed him, and he enjoys weaving most traditional rug patterns, blankets, twill saddle blankets, rug dresses, along with contemporary designs.

Gerard sees weaving as a therapeutic tool to overcome our day-to-day challenges and carry on art that nearly vanished from his immediate family. Most importantly, Gerard is honored to bring life back to his grandmother’s loom and weaving tools and carry on the tradition.

A flyer for the program from January 1-11, 2024 can be found here.

South Rim District Reports Available

• South Rim District Report ending 11-18-2023
• South Rim District Report ending 12-02-2023

Winter brings unique challenges and hazards for drivers. Though we have been lucky here so far this winter, there is already a fresh couple inches here on the South Rim.

According to the Federal Highway Administration, as of February 1, 2023, 1,300 people are killed and more than 116,000 are injured in crashes on snowy, slushy, or icy roads.

Important reminders:

• Prepare for Winter Driving – inspect your tires, wipers, brakes, antifreeze levels, and heater. Clean your headlights and understand your vehicles’ traction control feature, if applicable.
• Have a Plan A and a Plan B – Check the weather before you travel to avoid getting caught in a storm. Keep essentials like snacks, blankets, flashlights, and water in your car in case you get stranded.
• Leave Space – Leave plenty of space between you and other vehicles, and SLOW DOWN

Employee Spotlight!

Jon Ebers

Project Manager/Civil Engineer

Division of Planning, Environments, and Projects (PEP)

I am a Project Manager and Civil Engineer with the Division of Planning, Environment and Projects. I’m stationed in the Coconino building in Flagstaff, AZ. I’m just a month into my position with the Park Service, I started on Monday, December 4. Previously, I’ve worked for the City of Flagstaff, Arizona Department of Transportation, and Coconino County Public Works in Project Management roles overseeing design, construction, and development projects.

In the private sector, I’ve worked for Natural Channel Design in Flagstaff where I was an engineer working on fish barrier designs and watershed related projects. While in the Chicago area, I was a resident engineer with d’Escoto working on runway and taxiway reconstruction projects at O’Hare airport, and with AECOM I designed bridge substructures and retaining walls for highway and railway projects.

I’ve been in Flagstaff since July of 2008, when my wife and I moved here. I love being outdoors with my family, my wife Heather, and daughters Gretchen and Erin. As a family we’ve taken some hikes in the canyon along Hermits Rest, Bright Angel and the South Kaibab, and we have plans to camp at Phantom Ranch soon.

I first visited the Grand Canyon in 2000, when I camped at the South Rim overnight, and I was overwhelmed by the beauty and vastness of this incredible park. I am so excited to be able to help bring projects from vision to completion from the smallest to the largest, it’s just an honor to be a part of the parks history and future.

Grand Canyon Rec Center announces January Calendar of Events

See all the fun events the Rec Center has scheduled for the month of January 2024! Apart from events and trips, the Rec Center also hosts clubs and programs on a regular basis including community craft night, canyon community yoga, strength training, and pride meetings.

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

Canyon Closet open on Saturday, January 6

The Canyon Closet (located inside the Grand Canyon Community Library) will be open on Saturday, January 6 from 12-3 p.m. All clothing is FREE for members of the Grand Canyon community and donations will also be accepted.

More details can be found in the attached flyer here.

South Rim

Xanterra

• Maswik Lodge Cafeteria, 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Maswik Pizza Pub, 4-9 p.m.
• Canyon Coffee House at the Bright Angel Fountain, 7-11 a.m.
• Bright Angel Fountain grab and go, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
• Fred Harvey Burger, Breakfast 7-10 a.m., Lunch 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Dinner 4-8:30 p.m.
• Fred Harvey Tavern, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Arizona Steakhouse, lunch 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., dinner 4:30-9 p.m.
• El Tovar Dining Room and Lounge – Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Lunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Dinner, 4:30-9 p.m., Lounge, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Food until 9 p.m.), Patio closed until spring 2024.
• 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., The Yavapai Dining Hall, breakfast, 7-10 a.m., dinner, 5-8 p.m.
• Canyon Village Market, 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Deli 7 a.m.-5:30 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: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Café 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Grand Canyon Visitor Center (GCVC): 7 days a week from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Grand Canyon Conservancy stores: Visitor Center Plaza 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Kolb Studio, Verkamps and Yavapai Geology Museum 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
• 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.
• Canyon Closet: Monday and Wednesday from 12-2 p.m.
• Canyon Community Yoga at Grand Canyon Rec Center: Mondays-6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesdays-6:30-7:30 p.m. (full schedule available here, locals use discount code: GCLOCALS when registering)

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 (starting Sunday, Nov. 5, the GCC store and DV Watchtower will move to winter hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily)
• The Desert View Deli, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Desert View Convenience Store (adjacent to gas station), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

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

• Morning sunrise from the South Rim Village (NPS Photo/J. Baird)
• Gerard Begay at the Desert View Watchtower (NPS Photo)
• Jon Ebers (Photo courtesy of J. Ebers)