9 listed national monuments
Granite formations rise above the Arkansas River in a landscape popular for river trips and trails. A guided float and an inland hike are separate ways to experience the monument.
Discover this place →The former training grounds of the 10th Mountain Division lie within a striking high-country landscape. Interpretation connects wartime military preparation with the later development of outdoor recreation.
Discover this place →A museum introduction helps make sense of a landscape containing many Ancestral Pueblo places. Follow that context with a carefully chosen public trail or interpreted site.
Discover this place →Twin rock pinnacles rise above an archaeological landscape associated with Ancestral Pueblo communities. Guided interpretation helps explain architecture, astronomy and the wider regional connections.
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A winding rim road reveals sheer canyons, freestanding rock towers and distant valley views. The landscape can suit a relaxed overlook tour or a more active hiking day.
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A fossil-rich quarry and dramatic river canyons offer two very different sides of this monument. Choose the Utah quarry area or the Colorado canyon district as the focus of your day.
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Petrified redwood stumps and fine fossil deposits reveal an ancient Colorado ecosystem. Meadow and forest trails connect the scientific story with a landscape very different from its prehistoric past.
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Ancestral Pueblo towers and rooms stand along canyon rims in a high-desert setting. The main visitor area offers a focused walk; outlying units require more demanding travel.
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Low mounds and surviving masonry preserve an important Ancestral Pueblo place with a quieter, less developed visitor experience than nearby major archaeological parks.
Discover this place →Different designations, with the same opportunity for a memorable visit.
Dark cliffs plunge toward the Gunnison River in a narrow, powerful landscape. A rim outing offers remarkable views without attempting the demanding inner canyon.
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