For over 9,000 years people have been coming to the powerful Columbia River of Lake Roosevelt National Monument. Once upon a time, the rich fishery of the river was used for survival and prosperity, and today visitors continue to enjoy the river’s recreational opportunities of fishing, camping, hunting and boating. Experience life on the river past and present when you visit Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
The John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway provides a natural link between Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks containing features characteristic of both areas. In the parkway, the Teton Range fades to a gentle slope at its northern edge, while rocks born of volcanic flows from Yellowstone line the Snake River. The late conservationist and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. made significant contributions to several national parks including Grand Teton, Acadia, Great Smoky Mountains, and Virgin Islands. In 1972 Congress dedicated a 24,000 acre parcel of land as John D.
Walnut Canyon National Monument was established in 1915 specifically to preserve the "prehistoric ruins of ancient cliff dwellings." Visit Walnut Canyon and walk in the footsteps of people who lived here more than 700 years ago. Peek into their homes, cliff dwellings built deep within canyon walls. The Canyon remains valuable today as habitat for plants and animals. See for yourself on trails along the canyon rim and into the depths.
Whether interested in a cave tour, Ranger-led program or just to hike or walk, visitors can find a variety of adventures at Timpanogos Cave National Monument. American Fork Canyon, located only a few miles from the monument, provides a backdrop of spectacular canyon views. Crystal mountain lakes and beautiful trees and flowers make Timpanogos Cave National Monument an oasis away from the populated Wasatch Front.
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument was established by President Herbert Hoover to protect its geologic formations. It occupies 3,040 acres surrounded by Coconino National Forest, representing the Colorado Plateau's most recent volcanic eruption. It is the youngest, least-eroded cinder cone in the San Francisco Volcanic Field.
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is located at the foothills of the Manzano Mountains. Once, thriving American Indian trade communities inhabited this remote area of central New Mexico. Early in the 17th-century Spanish Franciscans found it ripe for their missionary efforts. Though, by 1677 the entire Salinas District was depopulated of both Indians and Spaniards.
Whether you want to count yellow poppies, condors or shooting stars, Pinnacles National Monument will reward you with new pleasures on every visit. Activities include hiking, rock climbing, studying wildlife, viewing wildflowers and experiencing nature.
Ocmulgee National Monument is located along the Ocmulgee River in central Georgia at the "Fall Line," a unique strip of land stretching from South Caroline across Georgia into Alabama. Centuries ago, ocean waves pounded the southeastern shoreline of the North American continent. The park's 702 acres encompass upland fields and forests, with riverine woods and wetlands along Walnut Creek and the river.
Hovenweep National Monument protects six prehistoric, Puebloan-era villages sprawling over a twenty-mile expanse along the Utah-Colorado border. Multi-leveled and strategically positioned towers lead visitors to marvel at the skill and motivation of their builders.
