Visiting Bandelier

Sewer Lift Station Replacement May Cause Traffic Delays

Although August has started out warm and dry, it is likely a typical mid-summer monsoon pattern (with sunny beautiful mornings, building thunderheads by early afternoon and a good chance of isolated downpours by mid to late afternoon) will return soon. 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. The trail beyond Alcove House to Upper Crossing was closed after a late summer flashflood but reopened on April 13th. Juniper Family Campground is an excellent choice for staying overnight in the park.

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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.

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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