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Western National Parks Association
As a non-profit cooperating association, Western National Parks Association produces interpretive publications and other products  and  manages bookstores in National Park Service visitor centers throughout the west.  Proceeds from these sales support  research and interpretive activities in the parks. 

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Aerial view of Sunset Crater Volcano and surrounding cinder fields.  

Did You Know?
Sunset Crater was nearly dynamited in 1929, to create a landslide for the Hollywood movie "Avalanche". Local citizens were outraged and lobbied for its protection. The result was establishment of Sunset Crater National Monument in 1930. "Volcano" was added to the name in 1990.

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Last Updated: August 21, 2006 at 13:36 EST