Skip to content

Visitor Experiences & Education

Inspiring, educating, and protecting visitors.

Visitors Enjoying a performance by Milton Tso on the Flute at Desert View Ampitheater.

Grand Canyon National Park is a place unlike any other, where nature’s stunning beauty leaves us awe-struck and humbled. Millions embark on a life-changing journey to witness this natural wonder each year, and millions more draw inspiration from afar. 

Grand Canyon Conservancy funds projects and programs that enhance the visitor experience, focusing on education, safety, and accessibility. Your support helps ensure that the park continues to inspire and educate, cultivate a love of nature, and nurture a community of people who want to explore and protect this precious resource.

Ancient Sky at Nankoweap 8bit Scaled Photo by Rich Rudow

Dark Sky Preservation

Protecting the night sky for future generations from artificial light pollution.

Dark Skies
Grand Canyon Ambulances in the Bay Two of the Grand Canyon National Park's ambulances are seen in the South Rim Emergency Services Station.

New Park Ambulances

Effectively providing assistance to park visitors in medical emergencies.

Critical for Visitor Safety: New Park Ambulances
Grand Canyon National Park - Thanksgiving Day Sunset 2020 It's a wonderful time to explore your National Parks and embrace being outdoors. Remaining vigilant about your personal safety and socially distancing from other groups may be particularly important as Grand Canyon's visitation levels increase during holiday periods. When entering busy areas of the park, such as the Visitor Center Plaza, or at popular scenic overlooks or trails, be prepared for higher concentrations of people.

All Active Visitor Experiences & Education Projects

Learn more about the projects GCC supports that are nurturing a community of people who want to explore and protect Grand Canyon National Park. 

View Our Work
Join Us!

Become a Member of Grand Canyon Conservancy

Be a part of something GRAND by becoming a Member of GCC! You'll join a community of people who help preserve and protect Grand Canyon National Park for present and future generations.

Join or Renew Today

Past Projects

0046 Grand Canyon_ Mather Point Landmark Dedication 10/25/2010 New Mather Point Amphitheater and Landmark Feature Dedication Ceremony Monday, October 25, 2010.
Visitor Experiences & Education

Mather Point Amphitheater

An amphitheater to enjoy breathtaking views.

Grand Canyon National Park: Bright Angel Trailhead Sign 2863 March 1, 2013, After sandblasting and staining the letters, stone cutter Andy Dufford (front) and stone mason Brad Quinn remove the stencil from the new Bright Angel Trailhead Sign. The sign consists of a 9’x5’x12” sandstone slab weighing approximately 3 tons with two ‘bookend’ boulders on either side. Each of the bookend boulders was sawn and chiseled to create a slot to help support the slab vertically. The boulder on the east side also serves as a bench. The sign is also supported by a concrete foundation. “Bright Angel Trailhead” is sandblasted into the slab. It’s sited to capture a background view of the canyon, and has space behind for hikers to pose for a photo op. The ID sign was created by Chevo Studios. NPS photo by Michael Quinn.
Visitor Experiences & Education

Bright Angel Trailhead Restoration

Developing a visitor-friendly plaza at the gateway to a popular trail.