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El Morro National Monument

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"Inscription Rock" is a soft sandstone monolith, rising 200 feet above the valley floor, on which are carved hundreds of inscriptions. The monument also includes pre-Columbian petroglyphs and Pueblo Indian ruins. Proclaimed Dec. 8, 1906. Boundary changes: June 18, 1917; June 14, 1950. Acreage-- 1,278.72, federal: 1,039.92, non-federal: 238.80.


Contact Information

El Morro National Monument
Rt. 2, Box 43
Ramah, NM 87321-9603
505-783-4226 - Visitor Information


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Getting There

By Car
56 miles southeast of Gallup, NM via Highways 602 and 53; 42 miles southwest of Grants, NM via Highway 53.

By Plane
No public transportation to the area.

Weather

Winters can be cold, with snow and wind. Summers are hot with possible thunder showers.


Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Camping
  • Educational Programs
  • Hiking
  • Bird Watching

Recommended Activities
Set aside two to four hours to visit the museum/visitor center and enjoy the self-guiding trails.


 
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RV Information
Are you planning on traveling with your RV? If you are, you should check out the Good Sam Club. The Good Sam Club offers discounts on camping, a free magazine subscription and great tips on traveling with your RV. You can also get a free no-obligation RV Insurance quote . Give them a look and enjoy your trip.
Gear Up For Your Trip
Once you have finished deciding where to go, it will be time to gear up. A great place for adventure travel gear is The National Geographic Store. They have all types of maps and guides to help finalize your vacation plans.