• Architectural details from the Holly Site

    Hovenweep

    National Monument CO,UT

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  • GPS Users

    Using GPS to find your way to Hovenweep is not recommended. Since Hovenweep has 6 different units with numerous paved and dirt roads intesecting each other, GPS will send visitors to unknown locations other than to the park. Using a map is recommended.

Internships

Outdoor education instructor with a local school group
Outdoor education instructor with a local school group
NPS Photo by Neal Herbert
 

Great teaching experiences are available in canyon country. If you like
children and enjoy working in the outdoors, a CCOE internship is the
position for you. The following internships are available during spring and fall:

Arches/Grand County Internship
[19k PDF file]

Canyonlands/San Juan Elementary Internship
[78k PDF file]

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

The dirt is alive! A living crust called "Biological Soil Crust" covers much of Hovenweep and the surrounding area. Composed of algae, lichens and bacteria, this crust provides a secure foundation for desert plants. Please stay on roads and trails to avoid trampling this important resource.