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Access by Shuttle Bus Only
Starting May 24, 2013 all access to the most visited part of the park, Frijoles Canyon, will be via a mandatory shuttle bus from the nearby community of White Rock from 9 AM - 3 PM daily. Private cars may drive in before 9 AM or after 3 PM. More »
Amphibians
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Bandelier's relatively dry environment limits the variety of amphibians to 2 species of salamanders, 2 species of toad, and 3 species of frogs. Most of these are found in the riparian zones or near high country ponds.
photo by sally king 
photo by sally king 
photo by chris judson 
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Did You Know?
Frijoles Creek drops approximately 80 feet over the Upper Falls. The falls occur where the waters of Frijoles Creek hit the more resistant, dense basalt rock from the neck of an ancient volcano.