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Walnut Canyon National MonumentVisitors admire dwellings along the Island Trail
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Walnut Canyon National Monument
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Junior Ranger Program
The National Park Service is recruiting Junior Rangers. It is easy to earn your badge. It just takes a little time. Ask at the Visitor Center for a Junior Ranger booklet. Complete it, hand it in to a ranger to check it, and receive your badge! We are always happy to have new Junior Rangers join our staff!

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drawing of split twig figurine  

Did You Know?
Animal-shaped figurines made from split twigs have been found near Walnut Canyon National Monument and at other places in the southwest. They indicate the presence of early human inhabitants 4000 or more years ago.

Last Updated: September 22, 2006 at 11:45 EST