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El Malpais National Monument Sandstone cliffs rim the lava flows of El Malpais
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El Malpais National Monument
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A park ranger prepares to educate students about bats

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A park ranger prepares to educate students about bats at El Malpais.

The powers of nature on display

Learn about volcanism by having students watch a movie at the visitor center. Hike with students to the rim of El Calderon volcano. El Malpais has much to teach about volcanism, the flora and fauna that live in these extreme environments, and how humans relate to such a place.

Download the "Malpais Mysteries" curriculum guide and the activity sheets to explore the volcanic legacy of El Malpais in the classroom.

 

NOTICE: Ranger-guided caves tours are suspended due to the recreational cave closure. Click here to read the news release about the cave closure.

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Vivid pink flowers blossom on a spiny Cane Cholla cactus.

Did You Know?
The Cane Cholla cactus thrives in the lower elevation regions of El Malpais. This hardy and tough looking plant produces many vibrantly colored flowers in the late spring.
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Last Updated: June 03, 2011 at 11:11 MST