Bandelier National Monument

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15 Entrance Rd., Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544(505) 672-3861
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Glimpsing the Past at Bean Creek
Glimpsing the Past at Bean Creek

by BawBaw

West Virginia, West Virginia

October 7, 2011

Best of IgoUgo As a child in the Southwest, a weekend in the country was generally quite different from what youngsters experienced in areas with higher amounts of annual rainfall. Like those who lived in wetter climates, we spent our leisure time by going to ...Read more
Don't Worry, the Ladder is Bolted
Don't Worry, the Ladder is Bolted

by aboutthatplace

Santa Fe, New Mexico

May 31, 2010

Huff. Puff. Climb. Exhale. Sweat running down your face, and still you have ten rungs to go. But, keep going. It's a great view.Bandelier offers 33,677 acres of cultural and natural finds. Besides backcountry hikes, there are two main trails. ...Read more

From journal Living It, Loving It

Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument

by MikeInTown

Leesburg, Virginia

March 22, 2008

Best of IgoUgo This park is known for the ancient Indian dwellings of its Frijoles Canyon. We spent about 1.5 hours walking the 1-mile Main Loop Trail that begins and ends at the visitor center. A park ranger narrated the first 1/4 mile and then left us to explore ...Read more
Bandelier N.M.

by Michael J Webb

Breckenridge, Colorado

October 21, 2005

Visiting the large village cliff dwelling, and the Ceremonial Cave located directly behind the visitor center is a great place to start a visit. This hike is short and has little elevation gain. To enter the Ceremonial Cave, one must climb several ...Read more

From journal Land of Enchantment

Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument

by ArnyZona

Venlo, Netherlands

October 14, 2005

The drive from Santa Fe to Bandalier is only interesting for the last couple of miles. But when you drive into the canyon, you know you are trapped together with lots of tourists. Parking space is rare. In the high season and on summer weekends, the ...Read more


Bandalier National Monument

by Nombiri

Taipei

April 12, 2005

Bandalier National Monument is about a 40-minute drive outside of Santa Fe. There are two ways to get there. The simplest route is to take St Francis/84/285 south out of Santa Fe and then follow signs to Bandelier. The alternate route, which we ...Read more
Bandelier National Monument

by Foxboro Marmot

Foxboro, Massachusetts

June 26, 2004

Best of IgoUgo Bandelier National Monument is little more than an hour away from Santa Fe, near Los Alamos. It’s well worth the trip to see this ancient Anasazi site. Buy a copy of the Frijoles Canyon trail guide at the Visitor Center for $1 before you head out. ...Read more
Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument

by Go Girl!

Los Angeles, California

July 17, 2002

Best of IgoUgo Beyond fantastic hiking, Bandelier National Monument is full of interesting history, folklore and myths turning this hikers paradise into a learning experience as well. Established in 1916 with 32,737 acres, Bandelier offers numerous trails for all ...Read more
Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument

by lcampbell

Port Angeles, Washington

November 18, 2001

Best of IgoUgo The big draw to Bandelier for most folks is the pueblo dwellings. These "ruins" can be seen by a guided ranger walk or by a self-guided tour. Jen and I took the self-guided tour after purchasing a guide in the Visitor Center. I thought it was ...Read more

From journal New Mexico Roadtrip

Bandelier National Park

by maryg

Birmingham, Alabama

March 28, 2001

Bandelier National Park is about a 45 min drive NW of Santa Fe. The drive to Bandelier has some of the most awesome scenery you'll ever see. The focal point of the park is the historic indian cliff dwellings. Very interesting - even for us ...Read more

From journal Santa Fe