In addition to windows at grade, dormers and clerestories provide for daylighting and natural ventilation. The orientation center will have additional doors, between the airlocks, that will be open during the summer months to encourage the flow of visitors and cool breezes. Information Plaza visitors are offered a menu of recreational options through a series of large, colorful, attractively-designed, outdoor orientation exhibit kiosks. Topics covered include a schedule of ranger guided activities, orientation on riding shuttle buses to various viewpoints, day hikes along the Rim Trail or into the canyon, bicycling information, current weather and park information, and an explanation of commercial trips and tours. Canyon View Center also contains additional park and Colorado Plateau information.
Interpretive rangers rove throughout the site to provide visitor information and assistance.
F Funding sources for Canyon View Information Plaza are varied. Roads and the transit pavilion were paid for by Federal Lands Highway Program funds. Funding for the bookstore was provided by the Grand Canyon Association. The bike rental building and outdoor equipment storage will be paid for by concessioner investment or franchise fees paid to the National Park Service. For more information visit the Canyon View Information Plaza Phases page.