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Cedar Breaks National Monument
For Teachers
 

Educational Opportunities:

Cedar Breaks National Monument rests on top of the Colorado plateau, at over 10,000 feet in elevation, this breathtaking view awaits with millions of years of sedimentation, uplift, and erosion carving out this giant amphitheater, that spans some three miles, and is more than 2000 feet deep. Students can learn about the forces that created this breathtaking view. It's a wonderful outdoor classroom for school groups. The following material should help you plan a successful educational experience.

Background Information:

Check out some of the links below for information on the parks cultural and natural history.

Ranger programs are available upon request. Click here to learn more about the programs that are available at Cedar Breaks.

Planning Educational Field Trips:

If you plan to bring your class on a field trip to Cedar Breaks National Monument, please go to Plan a Field Trip for planning information.

To see if your group qualifies for a fee waiver or exemption, go to Academic Fee Waivers for information on how to apply.

For information on hiking, visit our trail information page.

 

 

Academic Fee Waivers
Academic Fee Waivers
Click here to find out if your group qualifies.
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Brochures
Information about Cedar Breaks
Download a brochure for additional information.
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Ranger Programs
Ranger Programs
Learn about the programs available at Cedar Breaks.
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Self-Guided Hiking
Self-Guided Hiking
Find more information about all of the trails within Cedar Breaks.
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Looking Back...Looking Forward...75 Years  

Did You Know?
Cedar Breaks National Monument celebrated its 75th Anniversary on August 22, 2008! Cedar Breaks wants to extend its historic past information, please help by submitting any photos, memorabilia, or stories to the Iron County Visitor Center at (435) 586-5124.
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Last Updated: November 05, 2008 at 13:46 EST