Explore the rich and complex history of modern preservation efforts within Walnut Canyon. This historic cabin was built for the first forest rangers tasked with safeguarding the resources of the monument. Participants will embark on a 2-mile round-trip hike with a knowledgeable park ranger, uncovering the diverse history of this land and learning how the... View Article
Join National Park Service archeologists and biologists on National Public Lands Day (free entrance) to learn about Walnut Canyon's natural and human history. Try your hand at throwing at an atlatl and enjoy other hands-on activities for kids. Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science, a free annual 10-day event wholly designed to promote... View Article
Explore some of the most sensitive and awe-inspiring locations within Walnut Canyon National Monument—areas that are not accessible to the public outside of these special programs. During the 2025 season, our knowledgeable park rangers will guide you along the historic Ledge Trail and take you to the historic Ranger Cabin, the second oldest USFS cabin... View Article
Explore the rich and complex history of modern preservation efforts within Walnut Canyon. This historic cabin was built for the first forest rangers tasked with safeguarding the resources of the monument. Participants will embark on a 2-mile round-trip hike with a knowledgeable park ranger, uncovering the diverse history of this land and learning how the... View Article
Explore some of the most sensitive and awe-inspiring locations within Walnut Canyon National Monument—areas that are not accessible to the public outside of these special programs. During the 2025 season, our knowledgeable park rangers will guide you along the historic Ledge Trail and take you to the historic Ranger Cabin, the second oldest USFS cabin... View Article
In response to rampant looting, and the destruction of Walnut Canyon's cliff dwellings, a United States Forest (USFS) ranger was assigned to Walnut Canyon to preserve the park's resources. Beginning in 1904, the assigned ranger lived in what is today known as Ranger Cabin, which is one of the oldest USFS cabins in the country.... View Article