Tuzigoot National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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Tuzigoot National Monument

Crowning a desert hilltop is an ancient pueblo. A child scans the desert landscape for the arrival of traders. What riches will they bring? What stories will they tell? From the roof top of the Tuzigoot Pueblo it is easy to imagine such a moment. Tuzigoot is an ancient village built by the Sinagua culture. They were agriculturalists with trade connections that spanned hundreds of miles.

New Podcast Series from Military kids!

On a recent Saturday military kids from across Arizona came to Tuzigoot National Monument to learn about the prehistoric site, gain photography skills and make a podcast. The digital stories link resiliency life skills to the Sinagua who lived here. This event was the result of a new partnership with Arizona Operation: Military Kids - a University of Arizona Cooperative 4-H Youth Development program. Click on the link below to see the series!

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The Museum Is Open!

Our museum is open again, with great new displays gracing the wonderful old artifacts. Even if you've been to the Tuzigoot Museum many times, come on back to see some new artifacts on display, our new computer station with explanations of different items from different perspectives, and to see what cooperation between the Park Service, other government agencies, and tribal affiliates can accomplish!

		Be A Junior Ranger The Junior Ranger program at Tuzigoot National Monument is intended to help our young visitors understand the importance of archeology and preservation to understanding our past and present. You can download our new Junior Ranger Book here or pick up a copy at the Tuzigoot Visitor Center. Don't miss the new and interactive museum exhibits while you're there! more...

Tavasci Marsh

When the first Europeans entered the Verde Valley in the late 16th century, they encountered an environment far different from the arid, desert-like conditions existing today. A series of slow-moving sloughs and marshes, in places over a mile wide, meandered lazily through the valley. Lush vegetation grew within this almost tropical marshland, providing habitat for a wide variety of mammals and birds, including parrots.
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Write to

Tuzigoot National Monument
P.O. Box 219
Camp Verde, Arizona 86322

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Phone

Visitor Information
(928) 634-5564

Headquarters
(928) 567-5276

Fax

(928) 567-3597

Climate

Summers in the Verde Valley are generally hot and dry. Although, it often cools down considerably at night. Winters can be snowy at times with temperatures ranging between 14-45 degrees.

Always carry plenty of water when exploring the desert, even during the winter, since the extremely dry air can dehydrate you quickly. During the hottest summer months (May-September), even one gallon of water per person per day may not be adequate to prevent heat injuries.

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