nps.gov - Walnut Canyon National Monument - News Releases http://www.nps.gov/waca News releases from Walnut Canyon National Monument. en-us Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and Flagstaff Area National Monuments Receive 2013 America's Best Idea Grant From the National Park Foundation http://www.nps.gov/waca/parknews/americas-best-idea-grant.htm Sun, 05 May 2013 13:36:25 EST Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and the Flagstaff Area National Monuments - Sunset Crater Volcano, Walnut Canyon, and Wupatki - are one of 34 recipients across the country selected to receive a 2013 America’s Best Idea grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. Discover Your National Parks - Walnut Canyon National Monument to offer Guided Discovery Hikes http://www.nps.gov/waca/parknews/discover-your-national-parks.htm Sun, 05 May 2013 10:08:59 EST From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Walnut Canyon National Monument will be offering guided hikes that allow you to discover the behind-the-scenes life of Walnut Canyon. Flagstaff Area National Monuments Tourism Creates $27 Million in Economic Benefit http://www.nps.gov/waca/parknews/flagstaff-area-national-monuments-tourism-creates-27-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Sat, 02 Mar 2013 12:33:50 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 526,433 visitors in 2011 to the Flagstaff Area National Monuments spent $27,820,000 in surrounding communities, supporting 367 jobs in the local area. The Flagstaff Area Monuments Celebrates Archeology and Heritage Awareness Month in March . . . http://www.nps.gov/waca/parknews/the-flagstaff-area-monuments-celebrates-archeology-and-heritage-awareness-month-in-march.htm Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:39:54 EST Throughout the month of March, visit Walnut Canyon, Wupatki, and Sunset Crater Volcano to learn more about the amazing science of archeology and how it is used in your National Parks and Monuments. Leah McGinnis to Serve as Acting Superintendent of Wupatki, Sunset Crater Volcano, and Walnut Canyon National Monuments http://www.nps.gov/waca/parknews/leah-mcginnis-to-serve-as-acting-superintendent-of-wupatki-sunset-crater-volcano-and-walnut-canyon-national-monuments.htm Sun, 17 Feb 2013 10:09:16 EST Leah McGinnis has been named to serve as the Acting Superintendent of the Flagstaff Area National Monuments – Wupatki, Sunset Crater Volcano, and Walnut Canyon, beginning February 14, 2013 for the next four months. Walnut Canyon National Monument Celebrates Flagstaff's Families http://www.nps.gov/waca/parknews/walnut-canyon-national-monument-celebrates-flagstaff-s-families.htm Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:43:53 EST Flagstaff Area National Monuments is joining the Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth, Flagstaff Unified School District, and other community partners in celebrating our Flagstaff families. Walnut Canyon National Monument’s Island Trail is Closed for Trail Work Until February 28, 2013 http://www.nps.gov/waca/parknews/walnut-canyon-island-trail-is-closed-for-trail-work-until-february-28-2013.htm Sat, 09 Feb 2013 10:25:47 EST Walnut Canyon National Monument has received funding to reconstruct the popular Island Trail over the next two years.