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Ranger Minute - Microclimates (mov)
Ranger Minutes are short audiocasts or videocasts in which a park ranger shares interesting stories and information about Grand Canyon National Park.
 

Microclimates

Little pockets of moisture and coolness exist just over the rim of the Grand Canyon and create completely different life zones. Learn about Microclimates and how they preserve plants that used to be here 10,000 years ago - when this area was much cooler.

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GRAND CANYON'S DESERT VIEW WATCHTOWER  

Did You Know?
Building a structure that provides the widest possible view of the Grand Canyon yet harmonizes with its setting was architect Mary Colter's goal when the Santa Fe Railroad hired her in 1930 to design a gift shop and rest area at Desert View Point. The Watchtower opened in May of 1933.

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Last Updated: April 15, 2008 at 21:18 EST