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Important Park Information
Expect traffic delays on Frijoles Canyon road beginning on Sept. 17th thru November. Extra time needed for entering/exiting the Canyon. Bicycles are prohibited on the road during construction.
A prescribed burn will occur in Frijoles Canyon the week of Sept. 22 or after Oct. 13. A one-day closure of Frijoles Canyon will occur during the burn.
Call (505) 672-3861 x 517 for details.
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Visiting Bandelier
Although September has started out warm and dry, a typical late-summer monsoon pattern (with sunny beautiful mornings, building thunderheads by early afternoon and a good chance of isolated downpours by mid to late afternoon) is likely to return to the area. Plan your day with the expectation that afternoons thunderstorms could produce dangerous lightning, hail, and heavy rain in some areas especially the higher elevations. At 1.2 miles round-trip, the Main Loop Trail is the most visited park trail. Many people also add Alcove House with its 140 foot ascent on 4 wooden ladders and many stone stairs. Frijoles Canyon has experienced several flooding events this year. 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 choice for staying overnight in the park.
Seasonal Information
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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...
Click here to see the park's extensive museum collections.
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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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Write to
Superintendent Bandelier National Monument 15 Entrance Road
Los Alamos, NM 87544
E-mail Us
Phone
Visitor Center (505) 672-3861 ext. 517
Recorded Information (505) 672-0343
Fax
(505) 672-9607
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Climate
New Mexico has a mild, semi-arid climate characterized by abundant sunshine. The summer monsoon season usually brings brief but exciting thundershowers in late afternoon, while winter snowstorms alternate with long stretches of sunny, cloudless days. In the Bandelier area, temperatures range from summer highs in the mid-90s to winter lows in the 0s.
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Did You Know?
About 70% of Bandelier National Monument is a designated Wilderness area? Hikers can enjoy viewing remote archeological sites and spotting rare wildlife in this less developed area of the park.
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Last Updated: September 16, 2008 at 16:14 EST |