English: Grand Canyon Trail Crew and Chevo Studios preparing the Desert View Amphitheater site and beginning to install the stone benches, using a telescopic handler to lift and position large slabs of stone.

Photo shows a large slab of stone being positioned by a telescopic handler within an outdoor amphitheater site that is under construction. Two employees are checking the positioning of the slab, which is suspended by cables. Photo also shows an overview of the site. Several additional benches that have been installed are in the foreground. Part of Grand Canyon, and round, stone watchtower is visible in the center. NPS Photo/M. Quinn

Desert View, a place that was initially created to introduce visitors to the Southwest's diverse and rich cultural heritage, is transforming into a place very much in keeping with its origins. The site is becoming an "Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site" —the first in the National Park Service.

The site will provide provides opportunities for first-voice cultural interpretation from associated Native American Tribes - including cultural demonstrations - to enhance visitor orientation to both the cultural significance of the site and greater park, as well as information about tourism opportunities on surrounding tribal lands.