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Bandelier National Monument
President Woodrow Wilson used the Antiquities Act to establish Bandelier National Monument in 1916, and Presidents Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower used the Antiquities Act to expand the monument in 1932 and 1961, respectively.
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Sandoval and Los Alamos counties in north central New Mexico, typically accessed through the towns of Los Alamos or White Rock
Place:
LOCATION:
Sandoval and Los Alamos counties in north central New Mexico, typically accessed through the towns of Los Alamos or White Rock
Highlights
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of canyons and mesa, offering opportunities for scenic backcountry hiking. In the front country, visitors can explore trails leading to the remains of dwellings carved into and built from ancient volcanic tuff that were home to the Ancestral Pueblo people from approximately 1150 to 1550.
The monument extends from an elevation of 5,340 feet at the Rio Grande to 10,199 feet at the summit of Cerro Grande, providing nature enthusiasts with a wide range of habitats to experience diverse plants and wildlife.
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