Canyon Trails and Overlooks Project The 1,000-foot-deep Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone offers visitors spectacular views, the opportunity to learn about the park’s fascinating geology, and walking trails for hikers of all abilities. In the 1930s, a series of 10 overlooks, including the staircases and five miles of pathways, were constructed along the precipice of the canyon. For nearly 80 years, the infrastructure in this area has remained strong, but sadly, many of those trails have fallen into disrepair. Substantial foot traffic, severe weather, and debilitating soil erosion have all taken their toll. The Canyon Trails and Overlooks Project provides significant rehabilitation improvements for these overlooks, including safety and accessibility upgrades, enhanced infrastructure and signage, and the construction of new walkways to connect the historic overlooks. In 2016, work on this multi-year project began at Inspiration Point, with $1.6 million in funding provided by ConocoPhillips. The project was also awarded $250,000 from the Partners in Preservation campaign, sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express.
VISITOR EXPERIENCE CASH SUPPORT 100th Anniversary NPS Centennial Celebration Canyon Overlook Trails Restoration Roosevelt Arch Restoration
$395,071 $381,212 $304,747
Visitor and Wildlife Safety Programs
$123,572
Michelin Mobility Study
$48,069
Total Cash Support
$1,252,671
VISiTOR EXPERIENCE IN-KIND SUPPORT Educational Product Sales
$2,467,751
Visitor and Community Engagement
$204,420
Total In-Kind Support
$2,672,171
T O TA L S U P P OR T $3,924,842
With over 4.25 million visits to Yellowstone last year, the need for visitor and wildlife safety education is more important than ever. 6