Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier is a canyon park where ancient people carved homes right into the soft rock cliffs. You can climb wooden ladders to peek inside the old cave rooms.
Families love exploring the cliff homes and imagining life here 800 years ago. A gentle creek, tall trees, and easy trails make it a perfect adventure for kids.
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Cliff Homes
Long ago people scooped out rooms in the soft cliff called tuff. You can climb ladders and stand inside the very same spaces.
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Easy Trails
A flat loop trail follows the canyon past homes and old village ruins. It is short and shady, great for little legs.
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Canyon Nature
Deer, squirrels, and colorful birds live among the pines and cottonwoods. A clear creek trickles along the bottom of the canyon.