8 listed national monuments
Mesas, canyons and mountain country hold deep cultural significance for Tribal Nations. Public trails and interpretation offer opportunities to learn while protecting archaeological places and living traditions.
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At the edge of a forested plateau, bands of red, orange and pale rock descend into a dramatic natural amphitheater. High-elevation viewpoints and summer meadows make a memorable contrast.
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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.
Discover this place →Cliffs, plateaus and canyons reveal an immense landscape of geology, paleontology and human history. Begin with a visitor center and choose one district rather than trying to cover the whole monument.
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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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Natural stone bridges span canyons shaped by water and erosion. An overlook drive offers a gentle introduction, while trails descend into a more demanding canyon landscape.
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A great natural bridge stands within a landscape sacred to neighboring Indigenous peoples. Reaching it requires deliberate travel planning rather than a quick roadside detour.
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A steep paved trail leads to a guided tour through richly decorated limestone caves. The approach and cave visit together make an active outing rather than a simple walk-in attraction.
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