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Stage 2 Fire Restrictions have been lifted
Visitors may again use wood and charcoal grilles at the campground and smoke outside of their vehicles, but as always, no fireworks may be discharged. Do your part: don't let a wildfire start! More »
Nature & Science
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While small in area (1,278 acres), El Morro National Monument offers visitors a chance to encounter a variety of flora and fauna, as well as an array of geological and astronomical wonders. A variety of plant and animal life can be found at the monument, including many rare or unexpected living treasures.. The bluff itself is primarily Zuni Sandstone, and was part of an ancient sand dune field that covered most of the Four Corners area millions of years ago. It is capped by a darker sandstone layer called Dakota Sandstone. In addition to the geologic makeup of El Morro, the soil in the monument is often composed of a living, fragile soil crust known as cryptobiotic soil. | |||
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Environmental Factors Our dynamic climate, clean air, and dark night skies can't be overlooked. More-> |
Natural Features & Ecosystems Geology, soils, and natural features help define the natural setting of the monument. More-> | ||
Did You Know?
The Headland Trail at El Morro National Monument was hand-carved into the sandstone by a Civil Works Administration (CWA) crew in 1933. CWA was one of the New Deal programs initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression.