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Arizona - U. S. National Park Service National Monument Casa Grande Ruins Coolidge, AZ An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of canals and trading partners, the structures are a large part of the story of this site Explore the history and stories of an extended network of
Lava Beds National Monument (U. S. National Park Service) Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created a rugged landscape dotted with diverse volcanic features More than 800 caves, Native American rock art sites, historic battlefields and campsites, and a high desert wilderness experience await you!
Wupatki National Monument (U. S. National Park Service) Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community The early 1100's marked a time of cooler and wetter weather, when the ancestors of contemporary Pueblo communities created a bustling center of trade and culture For indigenous peoples, these sites represent the footprints of their ancestors
Idaho - U. S. National Park Service National Monument Preserve Craters Of The Moon Arco, Carey and Rupert , ID Craters of the Moon is a vast ocean of lava flows with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush We invite you to explore this "weird and scenic landscape" where yesterday's volcanic events are likely to continue tomorrow
National Monument Facts and Figures - U. S. National Park Service The Antiquities Act of 1906 established the foundation for preserving and protecting the nation's archeological heritage Presidents have used the authority of the Antiquities Act almost 300 times to protect archeological sites, historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest already on Federal lands Congress has since enlarged the
Tonto National Monument (U. S. National Park Service) Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era) They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant groups that lived in the Tonto Basin Together they formed a new ideology, which archeologists refer to as Salado Today, descendants of the cliff dwellers continue to call Arizona home
Missouri - U. S. National Park Service National Park Gateway Arch St Louis, MO Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St Louis’ role in westward expansion, and Dred and Harriet Scott, who sued for their freedom in the Old Courthouse
California - U. S. National Park Service National Monument Cabrillo San Diego, CA In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo climbed out of his boat and onto shore, becoming the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States Cabrillo National Monument not only tells the story of this 16th-century exploration but also houses a wealth of cultural and natural resources Join us and embark on your own Voyage of
South Dakota - U. S. National Park Service National Park Badlands Southwestern, SD The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds Ancient horses and rhinos once roamed here The park’s 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today