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Contact: Dave Krueger, 505-412-0826
Jemez Springs, NM – Valles Caldera invites you to join a ranger this summer and experience the park like you’ve never experienced it before.
Rangers will be offering special programs throughout the season. Join a ranger to learn how to tie a fly, journal about nature, or learn about a special part of the park. Additional special programs that require reservations include fishing clinics, full-moon hikes, star-gazing programs, and astrophotography workshops. Programs begin May 24 and run through October 5.
Even if your visit doesn’t line up with the guided programs, you can ask a ranger or volunteer to give an impromptu program.
We are also working on two events for everyone to enjoy: a star-watching event in July and the park’s Fall Fiesta in early October.
“This is our most exciting program season to date,” said Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos. “We hope everyone who visits the park this summer will join one of these ranger-guided programs to gain a better appreciation of Valles Caldera.”
For the full program schedule, visit the park’s Ranger-led Activities web page (https://www.nps.gov/vall/planyourvisit/ranger-led-activities.htm).
Valles Caldera National Preserve | About 1.2 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created the 14-mile-wide circular depression now known as Valles Caldera. The park is known for its huge mountain meadows, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. The area also preserves the homeland of ancestral native peoples and embraces a rich cultural history. Visit us at nps.gov/vall.
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Last updated: April 25, 2024