Bandelier National Monument is 50 square miles of the Pajarito Plateau, on the slopes of the Jemez Volcanic field in the Jemez Mountains. Over 70% of …
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Nov 4, 2024
The park is full of history. You get real close to those pueblo houses. The Juniper campground is well maintained with vegetation between sites. Beautiful place to take photographs. The dark sky is a… Full review by FaireDifferemment
Oct 29, 2024
Very interesting monument. We did the main loop trail. Unfortunately the Alcove House trail was closed when we visited because a rainstorm had washed away the trail. I'll focus this review on a few t… Full review by anotheruxguy
Oct 28, 2024
Was a great place to visit. We did the Pueblo Loop Trail which was mostly paved or cement. There were plenty of steps but most had rails so wasn't too bad. Two places had ladders so you could look… Full review by Passport727763
Thinking about staying at the park until sunset. Any hints or tips for stargazing at that point? I know we'd have to leave the park. Any good restaurants open late that way? How is the drive back to Santa Fe in the dark?
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There are a couple of restaurants in Los Alamos, but a much larger selection back in Santa Fe. The drive in the dark should really be no problem. The roads are relatively straight and …
There are a couple of restaurants in Los Alamos, but a much larger selection back in Santa Fe. The drive in the dark should really be no problem. The roads are relatively straight and well marked. I would plan an hour to get back to Santa Fe.
I've read a few reviews that say go early. Is this an absolute must? I can see where it might be since all Pueblos remain closed to visitors. We would be going on a Thursday afternoon. Mom will be accompanying, and while she is mobile, she's not one for hiking. Is this outing worth pursuing given these issues?
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We visited a month after my back surgery and it was a good day. Pretty level walking paths and there is a short cut back to parking after seeing most all there is to see. Worth …
We visited a month after my back surgery and it was a good day. Pretty level walking paths and there is a short cut back to parking after seeing most all there is to see. Worth spending a few hours here to visit the past.
Hi there- thinking of visiting in the next few weeks. We're not hikers though and are hoping to drive through and get out, take a walk or small hike. Is this possible and worth our time?
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Yes, it’s an easy walk. You can choose to hike or climb up steep areas if you want, but not necessary. There’s sidewalk through the 1st half & a walk through the woods on the 2nd half.
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Who used to live here and where did they come from?
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Most people agree that the Ancestral Pueblo culture emerged from hunter and gatherer societies that had been living in the Four Corners area for thousands of years. The introduction of...
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