Visiting Bandelier

April began with rapidly changing weather that included a few sunny warm days followed by cooler stormier days. By mid month the weather has warmed and sunny days are outnumbering rainy cloudy ones.  At 1.2 miles round-trip, the Main Loop Trail is the most visited park trail with small ladders, petroglyphs, and many Ancestral Pueblo dwellings.   Many people also add Alcove House with its 140 foot ascent on 4 wooden ladders and many stone stairs. Frijoles Canyon experienced several flooding events in recent years. Check at the visitor center about trail conditions if you are hiking beyond the Main Loop Trail and Alcove House. Juniper Family Campground is an excellent place to spend the night. The campground doesn't have showers or hook-ups. 

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The People of Bandelier

Bandelier has a long human history and links to the modern Pueblos. Traditions which began in the distant past are still practiced today. At Bandelier, evidence of the Ancestral Pueblo people can be found in the dwellings, artifacts, and continuing culture of the modern pueblos. Early Spanish settlers, the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC), and  the National Park Service also left their mark on the local landscape. more...

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Especially For Teachers

Education is a primary function of the National Park Service. Bandelier is hard at work developing lesson plans, worksheets, PowerPoint presentations, etc. that can be used on a field trip to the park or in the classroom. With a diversity of natural and cultural resources, the park is an excellent setting for teaching in person or via the web.

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