As most of you know I’ve returned from South Africa and am back to work at Grand Canyon. Before opening the North Rim on May 15th us Interpretive Rangers have much to do getting ready to greet the visitors. There’s cleaning, no not the canyon. But we want the Visitor Center to shine and entice you to stop in. We’re polishing up our Ranger programs in the hopes of being able to help visitors understand what they see here. And that includes a whole lot more than just that big ditch.
Check out the video on the Grand Canyon Facebook page to see just how busy we are . Should be up Thursday when the North Rim posts.
Next week we attend training on the South Rim for a few days. Never really know what to expect with that yet it’s sure to be informative.
But it’s not all work. We try to tie in some fun and exercise. Like last year when we hiked Cathedral Wash. So, Thursday and Friday the crew will be at Toroweap, in the middle of nowhere, at the edge of Grand Canyon. I’ve been there before and posted about this iconic view.
I’m likely to be off the grid some days and look forward to connecting to nature instead of the net. Plus share some new photos of the Grand Canyon.
Oh those gorgeous “big ditch” pictures. Are those short sleeves?? Nah, can’t be.
It WAS warm enough for short sleeves last Friday but today possible snow.
I also love the pics.The Park is lucky to have you working there.
Thanks Yogi, but I think it’s the other way around.
It would be nice to be there before the crowds come !
It’s certainly a different place.
How exciting for you to begin another season at the Grand Canyon. By you photos and words, I can tell you love the area and your job. We need more people like you as ambassadors of our national treasures…
Thanks Cheryl. I love my job and sharing the canyon with others. Coming for a visit this summer?
What a treat that must be, to have the Grand Canyon basically to yourselves for a few weeks. You’re a lucky lady, plus the tourists will be lucky to benefit from your knowledge of the area.
It’s delightfully quiet right now.
That’s a funny image…. you have to clean the canyon! 😉
I tell people all the time it took a long time to dig that ditch. 😉
I’m sure you all are enjoying having the canyon to yourself for a while.
It’s perfect. Even though I like to share it as well.
Enjoy the fun times as well as the work days. A perfect place to have some fun at. Take care Diane
So beautiful…..and I hope there won’t be snow in June, but even if there is, I’ll enjoy it.
Got a dusting last night and I would think that’s all we’d get in June, if we get. Maybe some hail. You will enjoy it.
I didn’t always love employee training seminars. But I didn’t work at the Grand Canyon. What a wonderful place to work and to learn. Fabulous.
Me neither, but really can’t complain about this kind of training.
One day away from opening day.