TRIPS 
BUS, AIRPLANE, HORSEBACK, MULEBACK 
(Make Arrangements at Transportation Desk in 
Hotels for all trips) 
Scenic Drives —Paved or oiled roads extend along 
the Canyon Rim in either direction from Park Head¬ 
quarters. The Hermit Rim drive terminates at Hermit 
Rest, 8 miles to the west, and includes a number of 
scenic points such as Powell Memorial, Hopi, Mohave, 
and Pima. Desert View drive extends eastward 26 
miles to Navajo Point (Desert View), where there is 
an excellent view of the Painted Desert. Short spurs 
from this drive extend to Yavapai, Yaki, Grand View, 
Moran, and Lipan Points. 
Bus Trips — Comfortable busses with competent 
drivers make regular trips over routes above described, 
starting from both hotels. The bus for Hermit Rest 
leaves at 9.30 a. m., returns about 11.30 a. m., and 
leaves again at 1.45 p. m., returning about 3.45 p. m. 
Rate, 33.00. The bus for Grand View leaves at 1.45 
p. m., and returns about 4.00 p. m. Rate, 34.00. 
The bus for Desert View leaves at 1.30 p. m., and 
returns about 5.10 p. m. Rate, 38-00. Combination 
tickets covering Hermit Rest and Desert View trips 
are 39.00. Special cars may be chartered for trips 
within Grand Canyon National Park, to the adjacent 
picturesque Indian country, or other interesting points. 
Trail Trips by muleback are made daily into the 
Canyon. Parties leave from either hotel about 9.00 
a. m., go down Bright Angel Trail, through Indian 
Gardens to the Colorado River, and return about 
5.00 p. m. Rate, 35.00, lunch extra. An overnight 
trip to Phantom Ranch via Kaibab Trail starts at 
1.30 p. m., returning the next afternoon. Rate, 
322.00, including all expenses. A three-day, all-ex¬ 
pense trip via Kaibab Trail, Phantom Ranch, Ribbon 
Falls, and Roaring Springs, costs 333.00. A two-day 
trip across the Canyon to North Rim is 330.00, all 
expense. 
Saddle Horses with or without guides may be hired 
for use on bridle paths along the Rim. Rate, 33.00 
for half day; 33.00 per day. Services of guide, 33.00 
for half day, or 33.00 per day. There is no charge 
for guides with parties of three or more. 
* Airplane Trips over the Canyon and surrounding 
country are made daily. Special trips to any points 
in the Southwest can be arranged. 
Footpaths extend directly along the Canyon Rim 
eastward to Yavapai Point and westward to Powell 
Memorial. Hiking down trails into the Canyon is 
not advisable except for experienced hikers accus¬ 
tomed to unusual exertion at high altitudes. Make 
inquiries at the Park Information Office before at¬ 
tempting such trips. 
GOVERNMENT EDUCATIONAL 
SERVICE 
Yavapai Observation Station and Museum is 
located at Yavapai Point, one and one-half miles east 
of Grand Canyon Village. It is an excellent observa¬ 
tion point on the Rim of the Canyon. Lectures are 
given, and exhibits telling the story of the Canyon 
are displayed. 
*An Auto Caravan starts each morning at 8.30 
from the parking center directly south of the railroad 
depot. Visitors drive their own cars, and the caravan 
is in charge of a ranger-naturalist who conducts it 
over the east Rim drive to Desert View. Stops are 
made at various points of interest en route. 
* Nature Walks start each afternoon at 3.00 o’clock 
from the campfire lecture ground at the north end of 
the public campground. Walks continue for one hour 
along the Rim footpath toward Hopi Point. Natural 
history discussions, led by a ranger-naturalist, are 
conducted en route. 
* Campfire Lectures are given each evening, start¬ 
ing at 8.30 at the campfire lecture ground at the north 
end of the public campground. 
A Reference Library is maintained in the Park 
Naturalist’s office, Park Administration Building. 
This is available to the public on application to the 
naturalist in charge. 
Museum specimens are kept in Park Naturalist’s 
office, where they may be studied on application to 
the naturalist in charge. 
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Hotels are under the management of Fred Harvey. 
They are located conveniently to the railroad station 
and to auto parking areas. El Tovar Hotel is opera¬ 
ted on the American plan (meals included) with rates 
from 37.00 up. The Bright Angel Hotel is operated 
on the European plan with rooms from 31-50 up, and 
meals a la carte in lunch room. There is free bus 
service between hotels and the railroad station. 
Public Campgrounds are maintained by the Gov¬ 
ernment. No charge is made for camping privileges, 
firewood, or water. Campgrounds are equipped with 
tables, fireplaces, sanitary comfort stations, and gar¬ 
bage receptacles. 
Camp Cabins are located in the public campgrounds 
and are operated by Fred Harvey. These are equipped 
with double beds, springs and mattresses, stoves, sinks, 
tables, and other essentials. Rates are reasonable and 
vary according to the season and number of occupants. 
Laundry, showers, and comfort stations are conven¬ 
iently available. 
* Delicatessen and Camp Lodge are located in 
the public campground, and are also operated by Fred 
