Sunset Talk - Ranger Program | South Rim - Desert View Amphitheater
Description
Join a ranger for a Sunset Talk to explore the complex layers of Grand Canyon’s history, ecology, geology, and more during this 30 to 45-minute program.
During Summer of 2025, Sunset Talks by park rangers take place at the Desert View Amphitheater on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Enjoy a program with a beautiful sunset backdrop. The talks start an hour before sunset, and end with enough time to take pictures and enjoy the view.
On Tuesday and Thursday, the Sunset Talks are "Grand Canyon Speaks" presentations, in which members of Grand Canyon's Native American Communities share their rich history, culture, and personal connections to Grand Canyon, through storytelling, singing, and hands-on-learning.
Dress warmly for this outdoor event. Seating is on stone benches.
All outdoor programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Desert View is a small settlement on the South Rim, located 23 miles/ 37 km east of Grand Canyon Village on Arizona State Route 64 (Desert View Drive).
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Desert View Ampitheater sits west of the Desert View Watchtower and is a location for Grand Canyon Speaks programs, sunset talks, and cultural performances.
Credit: NPS




Event Details
Date & Time
Schedule: Recurring Event
From: Aug 18, 2025
To: Aug 18, 2025
Times:
06:15 PM - 07:15 PM
Duration: 1 hour
Location
From the Desert View visitor parking lot, follow a paved footpath towards the Desert View Watchtower, a prominent 70-foot-high, cylindrical shaped, stone building. The amphitheater is near the watchtower, alongside the paved footpath between the watchtower and the commercial tour bus and RV parking lot.
Cost
Free
Registration
No Registration Required
Contact
Desert View Program Office
(928) 638-7893