On Tuesday, August 11, the Brown Bag Lunch Lecture will be presented by Lori Rome, Park
Ranger. The “Salt & Soap: A True Canine Story of Friendship and Adventure at Grand
Canyon” lecture will be held at 12:15pm. Lori Rome’s book for children, “The Adventures
of Salt and Soap at Grand Canyon,” is the true story of two puppies that wandered into
the Grand Canyon and experienced great adventures in the grandest of all
canyons–multiple rim-to-river hikes, a river trip on the mighty Colorado and a
helicopter ride out of the canyon’s depths–while ultimately snuggling their way into
park rangers’ and visitors’ hearts. Join Lori, the park ranger who adopted Salt and Soap,
as she shares their unique and inspirational story.
On Saturday, August 22, the Arizona Rough Riders will present a living history
presentation from 10am – 4pm. The Arizona Rough Riders is a commemorative group that
brings the Spanish/American War era (1898) to life for audiences. Dressed in authentic
period clothing of the famous Rough Riders, and their ladies, and carrying 100-year-old
weapons for the public’s examination, the Arizona Rough Riders describe the era, the war,
the effects, and the social mores of turn of the century America. The troop depicted
actually came from Prescott 100 years ago. Flagstaff men also went to the war in the
famous “cowboy cavalry.” The Rough Riders are the most famous “all volunteer unit” in
the history of the US Military.
On Saturday, August 29, Paul Hirt and Yolanda Youngs, from Arizona State University,
present the Evening Slide Presentation Series with “Ain’t it Purty: Tourist Impressions
of Grand Canyon,” at 7pm. Over the years, the Grand Canyon was publicized to tourists
and the general public through popular images: from penny postcards to magazines like
Arizona Highways to motion pictures. Join Arizona State University Professor of History
Paul Hirt and Arizona State University Geographical Sciences Ph.D. candidate Yolanda
Youngs as they explore how visual images of the canyon helped make it a monumental
national playground and iconic American landscape. Reservations are recommended due to
limited availability. For reservations, call (928) 779-4395.
Guided tours of Riordan Mansion are given daily, at the top of each hour. Tours begin at
9 am. Tour size is limited and reservations are highly recommended. Reservations are made
by calling the Park at (928) 779-4395. Your guide will lead you through a pristine
historic home filled with original artifacts, handcrafted furniture, and personal
mementos of the Riordan families. The impressive home contains an exceptional collection
of Craftsman furnishings with appointments by Edison, Stickley, Ellis, and Steinway. The
first floor of the West Wing is included as part of the tour and provides displays about
the family, the Arts and Crafts movement, and other local interests.
Built in 1904 for two Riordan families, Riordan Mansion is an impressive reminder of
gracious living in a small, territorial logging town. The historic building is an Arizona
treasure — a remarkable example of Arts and Crafts style architecture featuring a rustic
exterior of log-slab siding, volcanic stone arches, and hand-split wooden shingles. The
expansive home has forty rooms, more than 13,000 square-feet of living area, and
servant’s quarters. The Riordan residence was designed by the creator of Grand Canyon’s
El Tovar Hotel, Charles Whittlesey.
For more information or reservations call (928) 779-4395. Riordan Mansion State Historic
Park is Riordan Mansion is located next to Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff on
Riordan Road.
The park entrance fee is $6 per person for those aged 14 and up and $2.50 for children
aged 7 to 13 (There is no charge for children younger than 6).
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