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Bandelier National Monument

by lareina - last update: May 6, 2004

Cacti and caves
While in New Mexico, I was based in Santa Fe and I wish that I would have visited Bandelier sooner because this amazing site was only a short drive away.

Bandelier is an excellent archeological site of the dwellings of the ancient Puebloan people. It was established in 1916 and named after Adolph F.A. Bandelier, a pioneer in the research and archeology of the area and ancient Puebloans. The park covers 32,737 acres and there are 70 miles of trails and over 1200 sites.

I enjoyed the park so much because I could actually climb the ladders into the cave rooms and the ceremonial cave. When the sun came out, it was apparent why the Puebloans inhabited the south-facing canyon wall instead of the shady, cool wall by the stream.

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Comments for lareina about Bandelier National Monument
goodfish Mon Nov 7, 2005 16:19 UTC
 We loved Bandelier! Thanks for your great pix - now I can't wait to go back! Ahhhhh - I can smell those Ponderosa Pines.....
frankcanfly Tue May 11, 2004 02:14 UTC
 Great information and photos for the visitor...... brings back good memories of my visit here.

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