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Walnut Canyon National Monument
Here, past meets present. Pueblos and cliff dwellings are so well preserved that it's hard to believe their builders moved on 700 years ago. Amid lava and cinder one can imagine a landscape still hot to the touch. Welcome to the Flagstaff Area National Monuments!
There is something for everyone: prehistoric cliff dwellings at Walnut Canyon, the mountain scenery and geology of Sunset Crater Volcano, and the painted desert landscape and masonry pueblos of Wupatki National Monument. Contact Information
Flagstaff Area National Monuments - WACA 6400 N. Hwy 89 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (928)526-3367 - Visitor Information (928)-526-1157 - Visitor Information, HQ Sponsored LinksGetting There
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Nearest commercial airport is located in Flagstaff, Arizona.
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Getting Around
Weather
Be prepared for abrupt weather changes in any season. Expect windy conditions most of the year. Spring is usually mild but heavy snowfall can occur. Summer days are warm with temperatures in the eighties. Afternoon thunderstorms likely July to September. Winter days can be cold, snow and ice can cause temporary closure of the Island Trail.
Activities
Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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Recommended Activities Allow at least 2 hours to see the museum, hike down to the ruins (trail closes at 4:00 p.m.), and to walk the Rim Trail. Ranger talks are offered daily, June through August, at 10:00 a.m and 2:00 p.m. at the Rim Trail Overlook. Guided walks are offered during June, July and August. Schedules vary. Ledge Hikes are usually scheduled Wednesday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m., 1- hour. This 3/4 mile (1.2km), off-trail adventure starts at the Visitor Center and ends on the Island Trail. Visit numerous cliff dwellings in an area otherwise closed to entry. Water and hiking shoes required. Participation is limited. The Island Trail descends 85 feet (56m) into the canyon providing access to 25 cliff dwelling rooms. The trail, a strenuous 9/10 of a mile (1.4km) round trip, is one of the best ways to experience the park. Climbibg the 240 steps back up can tax heart and lungs. Trail closes at 4:00 p.m. daily and 5:00 p.m. in June, July and August. Backcountry hiking is not allowed in order to protect fragile archaeological sites. Note: Arizona is on Mountain Stard Time year round.
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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
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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.
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