• View from the Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Jeff Kochevar

    Colorado

    National Monument Colorado

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  • Rim Rock Drive is OPEN - Visitor Center is OPEN 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Rim Rock Drive is OPEN Be on the lookout for Desert Bighorn Sheep along Rim Rock Drive. There also may be minor traffic delays near the East Entrance over the coming weeks. Watch for construction flaggers on the roadway.

For Kids

Jr. Ranger

Be A Junior Ranger
Download the activity book, learn about the program and start earning your badge!

 
Jr. Ranger Explorer Backpack

JUNIOR RANGER EXPLORER BACKPACK
Attention Families: Check out a backpack free from the Visitor Center. It is full of activities and tools to help you explore the monument more in depth.

 
Teens

Teens
Check out some movies, made by teens, about the monument.

  • WebRangers WebRangers

    Be a Junior Ranger online! Visit the NPS WebRangers site. Read More

Did You Know?

Golden eagle

When desperate, golden eagles can take down animals as large as bighorn sheep or mule deer.  Golden eagles can be seen in and around Colorado National Monument. More...