https://www.nps.gov/tont News releases from Tonto National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/holiday-hours-2024.htm Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:49:00 EST Updated holiday hours for the 2024 season. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/holiday-hours-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/luminary-event-2024.htm Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:01:00 EST Join Tonto National Monument to celebrate the festive season at the Luminary Event on Saturday, December 14 from 6-9 pm. The trail will close to uphill hiking at 8 pm. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/luminary-event-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/reopening-black-fire-july-2024.htm Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:14:00 EST Tonto National Monument will reopen after a closure due to the nearby Black Fire. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/reopening-black-fire-july-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/fire-restrictions-1-may-2024.htm Fri, 24 May 2024 07:37:00 EST Tonto National Monument will implement fire restrictions beginning Saturday, May 25, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/fire-restrictions-1-may-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/delayed-opening-february-21-2024.htm Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:30:00 EST Tonto National Monument will have a delayed opening on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, so all staff can participate in a Psychological Safety Stand Down. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/delayed-opening-february-21-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/holiday-hours-2023.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:15:00 EST Updated holiday hours for the 2023 season. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/holiday-hours-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/luminaria-event-2023.htm Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:14:00 EST Join Tonto National Monument to celebrate the festive season at the Luminary Event on Saturday, December 9 from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/luminaria-event-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/upper-cliff-dwelling-reservations-open.htm Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:41:00 EST Upper Cliff Dwelling Tour Reservations are open for the 2023/24 season. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/upper-cliff-dwelling-reservations-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/annular-eclipse-activities.htm Sun, 08 Oct 2023 07:08:00 EST Tonto National Monument will be facilitating viewing opportunities for the Annular Eclipse on October 14th. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/annular-eclipse-activities.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/upper-cliff-dwelling-tour-reservations-postponed.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:38:00 EST Due to recent monsoon rains, the trail to the Upper Cliff Dwelling has been deemed unsafe for visitors. Reservations will not open on October 1st and reservations will not be taken until mitigation work on the trail has been completed. This may impact the start date for the tours in November. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/upper-cliff-dwelling-tour-reservations-postponed.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/fire-restrictions-i-press-release.htm Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:35:00 EST Tonto National Monument will implement fire restrictions beginning Thursday June 8, 2023. These restrictions coincide with similar restrictions going into effect on other public lands in southern Arizona. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/fire-restrictions-i-press-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tont-2023-summer-hours.htm Wed, 24 May 2023 06:25:00 EST In order to mitigate heat-related incidents and promote visitor safety, Tonto National Monument will enter into annual summer hours to hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling. Starting June 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2023 hiking hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon). https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tont-2023-summer-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/heritage-days-2023.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:08:00 EST Heritage Days returns to Tonto National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/heritage-days-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/christmas-bird-count-2022.htm Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:03:00 EST Tonto National Monument to Participate in Audubon’s 123rd Annual Christmas Bird Count. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/christmas-bird-count-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/luminary-event-2022.htm Sat, 05 Nov 2022 09:09:00 EST Join Tonto National Monument to celebrate the festive season at the Luminary Event on Saturday, December 10 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Hike the Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail with glimmering luminaries to light your way. The trail will close to uphill hiking at 8:00 p.m. Bring water, a flashlight or headlamp, warm clothing, and closed-toed shoes. This event is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/luminary-event-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tont-2022-summer-hours.htm Tue, 31 May 2022 08:09:00 EST In order to mitigate heat-related incidents and promote visitor safety, Tonto National Monument will enter into annual summer hours to hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling. Starting June 1, 2022 and ending August 31, 2022 hiking hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon). https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tont-2022-summer-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/thanksgiving-closure.htm Mon, 02 May 2022 09:18:00 EST Tonto National Monument will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/thanksgiving-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/2022-bird-walks.htm Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:36:00 EST Tonto National Monument offers two guided bird walk in the spring of 2022. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/2022-bird-walks.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-to-participate-in-audubon-s-122nd-annual-christmas-bird-count.htm Wed, 01 Dec 2021 03:00:00 EST Tonto National Monument to participate in Audubon's 122nd Annual Christmas Bird Count https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-to-participate-in-audubon-s-122nd-annual-christmas-bird-count.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/stage-2-fire-restrictions-begin-at-tonto-national-monument.htm Fri, 11 Jun 2021 04:00:00 EST Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Begin at Tonto National Monument June 11, 2021 https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/stage-2-fire-restrictions-begin-at-tonto-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/summer-hours-2021.htm Tue, 01 Jun 2021 06:06:00 EST Tonto National Monument enters into summer hours for the Lower Cliff Dwelling trail. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/summer-hours-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/stage-1-fire-restrictions-to-begin-at-tonto-national-monument.htm Fri, 14 May 2021 07:00:00 EST Effective Friday, May 14, 2021, Tonto National Monument to increase fire restrictions. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/stage-1-fire-restrictions-to-begin-at-tonto-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-annual-christmas-bird-count.htm Fri, 04 Dec 2020 06:02:00 EST Tonto National Monument to Participate in Audubon’s 121st Annual Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, December 19, 2020 https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-annual-christmas-bird-count.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-to-increase-access-to-lower-cliff-dwelling.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2020 06:18:00 EST With increased precipitation, lower temperatures, decreased fire risk, and after extensive consultation with health and safety experts, Tonto National Monument will increase access to the Lower Cliff Dwelling and trail starting November 11, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-to-increase-access-to-lower-cliff-dwelling.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-asks-for-responsible-aircraft-operations-to-protect-archaeological-sites.htm Fri, 30 Oct 2020 05:20:00 EST Tonto National Monument Asks for Responsible Aircraft Operations to Protect Archaeological Sites https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-asks-for-responsible-aircraft-operations-to-protect-archaeological-sites.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/ucd-tours-2020.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2020 07:23:00 EST On September 21, 2020 a waterline replacement project began in Tonto National Monument. During the duration of the project, the trail to the Upper Cliff Dwelling will be inaccessible and all tours to the Upper Cliff Dwelling will be canceled. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/ucd-tours-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-closed-to-protect-the-health-and-safety-of-visitors-employees-and-park-resources-from-bush-fire.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:30:00 EST Effective on June 19, 2020, Tonto National Monument will be closed to all visitors until further notice. The Monument is monitoring the nearby Bush Fire and making decisions to protect the health and safety of visitors, employees, and park resources. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-closed-to-protect-the-health-and-safety-of-visitors-employees-and-park-resources-from-bush-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-to-begin-to-increase-recreational-access.htm Fri, 29 May 2020 09:59:00 EST On June 5-8 and June 12-15, Tonto National Monument will reopen access along the entrance road and provide viewing areas from the Visitor Center parking lot. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-to-begin-to-increase-recreational-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/fire-restrictions-to-begin-at-tonto-national-monument.htm Fri, 15 May 2020 12:29:00 EST Due to increased fire danger in Arizona, Tonto National Monument will increase fire restrictions beginning Friday, May 15, 2020. These restrictions coincide with similar restrictions going into effect on other public lands in southern Arizona. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/fire-restrictions-to-begin-at-tonto-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:22:00 EST Tonto National Monument is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 20, 2020 at 5:00 p.m., the Monument is closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-celebrates-heritage-days-on-march-7-8-2020.htm Sat, 29 Feb 2020 07:19:00 EST Celebrate Heritage Days with Tonto National Monument in recognition of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month on March 7 and 8 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-celebrates-heritage-days-on-march-7-8-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/upper-cliff-dwelling-trail-closure-extended-into-january-2020.htm Sun, 22 Dec 2019 06:37:00 EST The existing Upper Cliff Dwelling Trail closure will remain in effect through January 16, 2020. This extended closure is a result of delayed trail reconstruction following significant storm damage, flash flooding, washouts, and erosion along the trail from excessive precipitation over the past few months. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/upper-cliff-dwelling-trail-closure-extended-into-january-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-to-present-nature-walk-plants-and-animals-after-fire.htm Sun, 22 Dec 2019 06:16:00 EST Join Tonto National Monument staff on a 30-minute guided hike on Saturday, January 4, 2020 to learn about biodiversity and post-fire adaptations of the Sonoran Desert. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-to-present-nature-walk-plants-and-animals-after-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-volunteer-to-present-boss-pinkley-s-outfit-and-southwest-national-monuments-at-bullion-plaza-cultural-center-and-museum.htm Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:27:00 EST Will Moore, a volunteer at Tonto National Monument and a published author on Southwest history, will tell the story of “Boss” Frank Pinkley at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum on January 3, 2020 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. as part of the museum's First Friday event series. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-volunteer-to-present-boss-pinkley-s-outfit-and-southwest-national-monuments-at-bullion-plaza-cultural-center-and-museum.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-announces-entrance-fee-free-days-for-2020.htm Sun, 15 Dec 2019 09:05:00 EST Tonto National Monument will have five entrance fee-free days in 2020. On each of these significant days of celebration or commemoration, all national parks will waive entrance fees. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-announces-entrance-fee-free-days-for-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-participates-in-audubon-s-120th-annual-christmas-bird-count.htm Fri, 06 Dec 2019 06:38:00 EST Tonto National Monument invites the public to assist with the collection of bird data for the National Audubon Society’s 120th Annual Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, December 21, 2019. The bird count will be conducted during Monument hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-participates-in-audubon-s-120th-annual-christmas-bird-count.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/park-after-dark-2019-2020.htm Fri, 01 Nov 2019 04:47:00 EST Explore the wonders of the night with Tonto National Monument at the “Park After Dark” 2019-2020 event series. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/park-after-dark-2019-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-to-reopen-lower-cliff-dwelling-trail.htm Fri, 27 Sep 2019 06:26:00 EST Tonto National Monument will reopen the Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail to the public on Friday, October 4, 2019. The https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-to-reopen-lower-cliff-dwelling-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/upper-cliff-dwelling-trail-to-remain-closed-after-flood-damage.htm Fri, 27 Sep 2019 06:23:00 EST After significant damage from a storm on Monday, September 23, 2019, the Upper Cliff Dwelling Trail will remain closed to the public until January 2020. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/upper-cliff-dwelling-trail-to-remain-closed-after-flood-damage.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted-for-tonto-national-forest-and-tonto-national-monument.htm Thu, 26 Sep 2019 07:53:00 EST Effective on September 24, 2019, fire restrictions for all districts of Tonto National Forest and Tonto National Monument are lifted. Normal fire regulations are still in effect. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted-for-tonto-national-forest-and-tonto-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/fire-restrictions-2019.htm Fri, 14 Jun 2019 10:37:00 EST Effective on June 15, 2019, Tonto National Forest and the Tonto National Monument are going into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/fire-restrictions-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/economic-benefits-2018.htm Fri, 24 May 2019 09:06:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 39,800 visitors to Tonto National Monument in 2018 spent $2.4 million in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/economic-benefits-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/summer-hours-2019.htm Thu, 16 May 2019 05:07:00 EST In order to mitigate the number of heat-related incidents and promote visitor safety, Tonto National Monument will reduce hours to hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. starting on June 1, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/summer-hours-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/international-dark-sky-park.htm Tue, 07 May 2019 11:20:00 EST On May 7, 2019 Tonto National Monument received designation as an International Dark Sky Park. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/international-dark-sky-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/bird-walks-2019.htm Mon, 04 Mar 2019 10:28:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ – Learn about the wide variety of birds found at Tonto National Monument, including the Gila Woodpecker and the Turkey Vulture. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/bird-walks-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/heritage-days-2019.htm Sat, 09 Feb 2019 09:57:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ – Celebrate Heritage Days with Tonto National Monument in recognition of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month on March 9 and 10 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/heritage-days-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-closed-during-government-shutdown.htm Sat, 22 Dec 2018 04:03:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ- Due to the lapse of appropriations and the subsequent shutdown of the federal government, Tonto National Monument is closed for the safety of visitors and park resources. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-closed-during-government-shutdown.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-will-increase-entrance-fees-on-january-1-2019.htm Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:57:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ – Starting on January 1, 2019, Tonto National Monument will increase entrance fees for visitors in order to fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the park. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-will-increase-entrance-fees-on-january-1-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-announces-fee-free-days-for-2019.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2018 03:46:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ- Tonto National Monument will waive its entrance fees on five days in 2019. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-announces-fee-free-days-for-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-luminary-event-2018.htm Sat, 13 Oct 2018 10:23:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ- Join Tonto National Monument to celebrate the festive season at the 3rd Annual Luminary Event on December 15, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-luminary-event-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-park-after-dark-event-series-2018-2019.htm Sat, 13 Oct 2018 03:47:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ- Explore the wonders of the night with Tonto National Monument at the "Park After Dark" 2018-2019 Event Series. Night sky events will include star gazing, interpretive astronomy programs, telescope viewing with astronomers from the Phoenix Astronomical Society, and Junior Ranger Night Explorer activities. Night hike events will include a guided interpretive hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-park-after-dark-event-series-2018-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-to-celebrate-international-archaeology-day-2019.htm Fri, 12 Oct 2018 03:55:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ- Join Tonto National Monument to celebrate International Archaeology Day on October 20, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-to-celebrate-international-archaeology-day-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-receives-field-trip-grant-2019.htm Thu, 11 Oct 2018 04:37:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ- Tonto National Monument will receive a field trip grant for the 2018-2019 school year from the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. Tonto National Monument will bring fourth grade students from seven local elementary schools to the Monument for a curriculum-based field trip. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-receives-field-trip-grant-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-fire-restrictions-at-tonto-national-forest-and-tonto-national-monument-2018.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2018 07:58:00 EST Effective on April 18th, all districts of the Tonto National Forest and Tonto National Monument are going into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-fire-restrictions-at-tonto-national-forest-and-tonto-national-monument-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-celebrates-heritage-days-on-march-17-18-2018.htm Fri, 16 Feb 2018 12:25:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ- Celebrate Heritage Days with Tonto National Monument in recognition of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month on March 17 and 18 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-celebrates-heritage-days-on-march-17-18-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-offers-bird-walks-2018.htm Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:21:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ- Learn about the wide variety of birds at Tonto National Monument, such as Cactus Wrens, Gila Woodpeckers, Gambel's Quail, and more on ranger-led walks. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-offers-bird-walks-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-will-increase-entrance-fees-beginning-february-1.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2018 11:39:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Starting on February 1, 2018, Tonto National Monument will increase entrance fees for visitors in order to fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the park. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-will-increase-entrance-fees-beginning-february-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-park-after-dark-event-series-2018.htm Thu, 28 Dec 2017 07:06:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Explore the wonders of the night with Tonto National Monument at the "Park After Dark" 2018 Event Series. Night sky events will include star gazing, interpretive astronomy programs, telescope viewing with astronomers from the Phoenix Astronomical Society, and Junior Ranger Night Explorer activities for kids. Night hike events will include a guided interpretive hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling after dark.  https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-park-after-dark-event-series-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-closed-on-december-25-2017.htm Thu, 21 Dec 2017 05:02:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Tonto National Monument will be closed on December 25, 2017 and reopen normal hours on December 26, 2017. Normal hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail closing to uphill traffic at 4:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-closed-on-december-25-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-to-offer-free-admission-on-four-days-in-2018.htm Wed, 20 Dec 2017 04:37:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - The National Park Service announced today that the public will be invited to experience all national parks, including Tonto National Monument, without entrance fees, on four days in 2018. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-to-offer-free-admission-on-four-days-in-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-participates-in-audubon-s-118th-annual-christmas-bird-count.htm Fri, 08 Dec 2017 03:54:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Tonto National Monument invites the public to assist with the collection of bird data for the National Audubon Society's 118th Annual Christmas Bird Count from Saturday, December 30, 2017 through Friday, January 5, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-participates-in-audubon-s-118th-annual-christmas-bird-count.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-luminary-event-and-110th-birthday-celebration.htm Fri, 24 Nov 2017 11:34:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Join Tonto National Monument to celebrate the festive season and the Monument's 110th birthday at the 2nd Annual Luminary Event on Saturday, December 16 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-luminary-event-and-110th-birthday-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-receives-field-trip-grant-from-national-park-foundation.htm Fri, 29 Sep 2017 12:49:00 EST Tonto National Monument was selected to receive a 2017 field trip grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks. Tonto National Monument will bring fourth grade students from six elementary schools to the monument for a curriculum-based field trip. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-receives-field-trip-grant-from-national-park-foundation.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-asks-for-public-input-regarding-proposed-park-entrance-fee-increase.htm Wed, 06 Sep 2017 10:58:00 EST Tonto National Monument will ask for public input on September 15, 2017 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to discuss a proposed increase of the daily entrance fee. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-asks-for-public-input-regarding-proposed-park-entrance-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/celebrate-the-great-american-eclipse.htm Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:37:00 EST Join the Miami Memorial Library and Tonto National Monument to participate in the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/celebrate-the-great-american-eclipse.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/experimental-archaeologist-zack-curcija-to-do-demonstrations-august-september.htm Mon, 31 Jul 2017 04:09:00 EST Join experimental archaeologist Zack Curcija and learn about how the Salado made arrows, used yucca fibers for textiles, attached turquoise into a mosaic jewelry, and made shell ornaments. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/experimental-archaeologist-zack-curcija-to-do-demonstrations-august-september.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/fire-restrictions-are-lifted-at-tonto-national-forest-and-tonto-national-monument.htm Sun, 23 Jul 2017 06:01:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Effective on July 21st, all districts of the Tonto National Forest and the Tonto National Monument fire restrictions are lifted. Normal fire regulations are still in effect. Fire conditions as well as localized closures and restrictions are subject to change.  https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/fire-restrictions-are-lifted-at-tonto-national-forest-and-tonto-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-closed-on-monday-july-10th-due-to-power-outage.htm Sat, 08 Jul 2017 11:40:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - The Salt River Project will be working on updating critical powerline infrastructure near Tonto National Monument on July 10th. Because of the power outage and impacts to visitor safety, Tonto National Monument will be closed all day Monday. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-closed-on-monday-july-10th-due-to-power-outage.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/experimental-archaeologist-zack-curcija-to-do-demonstrations.htm Thu, 29 Jun 2017 09:05:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Join experimental archaeologist Zack Curcija and learn about how the Salado wove elaborate textiles and created stone and shell beads https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/experimental-archaeologist-zack-curcija-to-do-demonstrations.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-to-temporarily-close-trail-to-lower-cliff-dwelling-due-to-excessive-heat-warnings.htm Thu, 15 Jun 2017 05:01:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Due to excessive heat warnings for Roosevelt, AZ and surrounding areas, the trail to the Lower Cliff Dwellings will be closed starting Saturday, June 17 and lasting until Wednesday, June 21, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-to-temporarily-close-trail-to-lower-cliff-dwelling-due-to-excessive-heat-warnings.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-reduces-summer-hours-to-hike-to-the-lower-cliff-dwelling.htm Tue, 23 May 2017 13:45:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - In order to mitigate the number of heat-related incidents and promote visitor safety, Tonto National Monument will reduce summer hours to the Lower Cliff Dwelling from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. starting on June 1, 2017 and ending on August 31, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-reduces-summer-hours-to-hike-to-the-lower-cliff-dwelling.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-fire-restrictions-at-tonto-national-forest-and-tonto-national-monument.htm Tue, 23 May 2017 13:03:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Effective on May 24th, all districts of the Tonto National Forest and the Tonto National Monument are going into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.  https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-fire-restrictions-at-tonto-national-forest-and-tonto-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tourism-to-tonto-national-monument-creates-3155800-in-economic-benefits.htm Fri, 28 Apr 2017 06:38:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that in 2016, 38,048 visitors to Tonto National Monument spent $2,224,600 in communities near the park. This visitor spending supported 33 jobs in local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $3,155,800.  https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tourism-to-tonto-national-monument-creates-3155800-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-kicks-off-national-park-week-with-ranger-led-programs.htm Mon, 03 Apr 2017 04:31:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Join us for programs and special events as we kick off National Park Week and celebrate Junior Ranger Day and Earth Day. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-kicks-off-national-park-week-with-ranger-led-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/heritage_days_2017.htm Wed, 08 Mar 2017 04:02:00 EST Celebrate Heritage Days with Tonto National Monument in recognition of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month on March 18 and 19 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/heritage_days_2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/things-that-go-bump-in-the-night-offered-at-tonto-national-monument-on-saturday-february-25-from-7-pm-9-pm.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2017 06:23:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Tonto National Monument provides invaluable habitat for a variety of wildlife and a number of nocturnal creatures. Hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling with a park ranger and learn about the diverse nocturnal wildlife that call Tonto home. This event is free and open to the public. Activities for kids will be offered at 7:00 pm and the hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling will begin at 7:30 pm. The entry gate to the park will be closed at 7:30 pm, so please plan to arrive before that time. Bring a headlamp, water, and comfortable shoes for hiking. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/things-that-go-bump-in-the-night-offered-at-tonto-national-monument-on-saturday-february-25-from-7-pm-9-pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-offers-fee-free-day-for-presidents-day-on-february-20-2017.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:24:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Tonto National Monument, along with other national park units, national wildlife refuges, national forests and public lands managed by Bureau of Land Management will waive their entrance fees in celebration of Presidents' Day on February 20, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-offers-fee-free-day-for-presidents-day-on-february-20-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-offers-bird-walks.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2017 05:31:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Learn about the wide variety of birds at Tonto National Monument, such as Cactus Wrens, Gila Woodpeckers, Gambel's Quail, and more on ranger-led walks. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-offers-bird-walks.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-luminary-event.htm Wed, 23 Nov 2016 05:11:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ- Join us in celebrating the festive season at Tonto National Monument's Luminary Event on Saturday, December 10 from 7:00- 10:00 pm. Hike the Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail with glimmering luminaries to light your way. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-luminary-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-park-after-dark-night-sky-series-2016.htm Sun, 06 Nov 2016 11:06:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Join Park Ranger Christa Sadler to explore the wonders of the night sky in an evening full of telescopes, constellations, and more at Tonto National Monument.  https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-national-monument-park-after-dark-night-sky-series-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/field-trip-grant-from-the-national-park-foundation.htm Thu, 15 Sep 2016 07:10:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Tonto National Monument encourages all fourth graders to visit the Monument for free this year as part of the Every Kid in a Park program. The program gives fourth grade students, and those accompanying them, free access to more than 2,000 federally managed lands and waters. Visit www.EveryKidinaPark.gov to download the pass and obtain more information. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/field-trip-grant-from-the-national-park-foundation.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/centennial-birthday-bash-event.htm Wed, 03 Aug 2016 05:48:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Join Tonto National Monument in celebrating the 100th birthday of the National Park Service at the Centennial Birthday Bash on Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/centennial-birthday-bash-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/park-after-dark-night-sky-event-2016.htm Sat, 07 May 2016 10:47:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Explore the wonders of the night sky with Park Ranger Christa Sadler, Dr. Larry Behers, and regional astronomers with an evening full of telescopes, constellations, and more at Tonto National Monument on Saturday, June 11, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/park-after-dark-night-sky-event-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-celebrates-heritage-days-march-12-and-13.htm Mon, 29 Feb 2016 09:26:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Tonto National Monument will celebrate the National Park Service Centennial and Arizona Archaeology & Heritage Awareness Month by hosting its annual Heritage Days, March 12 and 13. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-celebrates-heritage-days-march-12-and-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/payson-6th-graders-help-tonto-celebrate-nps-centennial.htm Tue, 23 Feb 2016 08:59:00 EST More than 160 sixth graders from Rim Country Middle School in Payson, Arizona will help Tonto National Monument staff plant a cultivar and pollinator garden March 2 and 3 in celebration of the National Park Service Centennial. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/payson-6th-graders-help-tonto-celebrate-nps-centennial.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/gila-county-sheriffs-department-tonto-staff-intent-on-building-lasting-partnership.htm Mon, 15 Feb 2016 09:53:00 EST Roosevelt, AZ - Tonto National Monument Staff gave the Gila County Sheriff and his office a VIP tour of the Upper Cliff Dwellings, February 11, in an effort by the two agencies to strengthen the relationship between local and federal services. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/gila-county-sheriffs-department-tonto-staff-intent-on-building-lasting-partnership.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/mlkjr.htm Wed, 13 Jan 2016 09:42:00 EST Tonto National Monument will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by providing all monument visitors with a Fee Free Day on Jan. 18. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/mlkjr.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-honors-veterans-day-with-fee-free-day.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2015 09:37:00 EST Tonto National Monument will honor veterans and their families by providing all monument visitors with a Fee Free Day this Veterans Day, Nov. 11. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/tonto-honors-veterans-day-with-fee-free-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/archeology-day.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2015 12:31:00 EST Tonto National Monument’s archeologist will provide visitors with an archeological program and discuss preservation techniques at the Lower Cliff Dwelling from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17, to celebrate International Archeology Day. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/archeology-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/entrance-fee-increase.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2015 11:48:00 EST Tonto National Monument will increase the entrance fee from $3 to $5 per person starting October 1st. Park passes, like the Senior Pass and Annual Pass, are still valid for entry. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/entrance-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/news-releases.htm Sat, 14 Feb 2015 09:04:00 EST Heritage Days 2015 https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/news-releases.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/fire-restrictions-in-effect.htm Mon, 09 Jun 2014 04:49:00 EST Fire Restrictions are now in effect for Tonto National Monument and surrounding U.S. Forest Service areas. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/fire-restrictions-in-effect.htm https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/new-superintendent-at-tonto-national-monument.htm Fri, 16 May 2014 04:43:00 EST Duane Hubbard, a 14-year federal employee, has been named Superintendent of Tonto National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/tont/learn/news/new-superintendent-at-tonto-national-monument.htm