Welcome to the Flagstaff Area National Monuments! Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments are special places that reveal a part of the rich history of the American Southwest. These monuments, as units of the National Park Service, will be preserved for current as well as future generations so that their cultural and natural histories might be told.

The preservation of the monuments is a joint venture between the National Park Service and those people who visit the parks. We must all act as stewards of these irreplaceable places and resources if we are to share them with those who come after us.

The mission of the National Park Service (NPS) is "to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of future generations." To meet this legislative mandate, the NPS continually evaluates the management of these lands and resources. More than 270 million visitors travel each year to the national parks; many more explore the parks from a distance, through web sites like this one. All must make decisions about using and caring for these pieces of America's heritage. Please begin by treating the parks gently when you visit.

We thank you for your assistance and hope that you enjoy your visit to the Flagstaff Area National Monuments!

Palma E. Wilson
Superintendent