"Bandelier and the Jemez Mountains" Bandelier National Monument by Toughluck

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Jemez Mountains - Bandelier National Monument
Jemez Mountains
Born on the side of an extinct volcano
The Ancients and the Historical
CCC Building (now HQ) - Bandelier National Monument

CCC Building (now HQ)

The park has been set aside to preseve the pre-historic ruins of the ancient pueblo peoples. The ruins date from the 1200's or 1300's. Early on, visitor came to this canyon to see and investigate the mounds that formed over the ruined buildings. By 1930, the Frey family operated a few log cabins in the canyon as lodging for these visitors.

During the Great Depression the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) was created to train young men in the trades and to restore

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  • Pros:Fresh air, pine smells, wind in the needles
  • Cons:Saturday afternoons can be crowded
  • Last visit to Bandelier National Monument: Feb 1990
  • Intro Updated Feb 16, 2007
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Courtesy of NPS - Bandelier National Monument Tyounyi Pueblo Things to Do (6)

Once you're parked in the main canyon (Frijoles) you should walk over to the Museum and have a look. From the Museum,... more travel advice

Mid-Alamo Canyon (from half way down) - Bandelier National Monument Backcountry for the Day Off The Beaten Path (5)

Bandelier includes over 35,000 acres of wilderness. While we think of wilderness in terms of wild animals and a... more travel advice

Ancient pottery - Bandelier National Monument Museum Things to Do (6)

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Remains of the Caves - Bandelier National Monument Cliff (Cave) Dwellings Things to Do (6)

Because the rock, 'tuff' is relatively soft, the pueblo Indians were able to carve caves into the sides of the... more travel advice

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