Take Action
Many have expressed concern about the current threats to the National Park Service and the proposed closure of the Flagstaff National Monuments headquarters. Please, call, write, email – object frequently and loudly.
Impacts on National Monuments
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued the Secretarial Order “Unleashing American Energy,” which instructs an internal review of oil, gas and minerals in national monuments designated under the Antiquities Act. NPCA has reviewed this order and, using data from the Department of Energy, has identified key places at risk of losing federal protections which could have devastating and lasting impacts.
Flagstaff National Park Service offices to close
Below is the list of proposed Government Services Administration (GSA) building lease terminations that has recently been in the news. Note that the Hwy. 89 headquarters for the Flagstaff Area National Monuments is included in this list. That building currently provides office space for 15-20 NPS employees who provide staffing and support for the three …
Wupatki Centennial
On December 9th 2024 Wupatki National Monument will turn 100! At this point, no big celebration is planned but smaller, unique experiences that reflect the significance of the natural and cultural beauty of the monument are taking place. On the last Saturday night in September more than 60 people attended a pop up art installation …
Year End Reflections 2023
The calendar and omnipresent holiday music remind me that the year 2023 is quickly coming to a close. I find myself scratching my head and pondering, like my grandpa used to do, where did the time go? People continue to visit the monuments in ever-increasing numbers. Over 10,000 kids visiting the Flagstaff Monuments became Junior …
A Virtual Visit to Walnut Canyon National Monument
Walking down the 240 steps on the Island Trail at Walnut Canyon National Monument isn’t usually a problem for visitors, it’s the walk back up! With the advent of a computer-generated 3D module of the 9-room site, the most intact, everyone will be able to visit the site. A new project called the Southwest Virtual …
2023 Flagstaff Festival of Science
The Flagstaff Festival of Science is a free annual 10-day event wholly designed to promote awareness and enthusiasm for science in and about northern Arizona and beyond and is fondly known as the Best 10 Days of the Year. This year, Flagstaff National Monuments is happy to host several events as part of the festival.
Summer 2023 Interns
The Friends of Flagstaff National Monuments and Sunset Crater, Wupatki, and Walnut Canyon National Monuments are happy to welcome five new summer interns!
Thanks to the Friend's support - and yours, the parks were able to hire the interns. Their enthusiasm and knowledge will provide much-needed assistance to park staff.
Sales Position Open at Wupatki & Sunset Crater
Do you love national parks? Western National Parks Association (WNPA), a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS), is seeking a Full-Time, Seasonal Retail Park Store Associate who will assist with the daily retail operations of Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Wupatki National Monument in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Poetry Workshops at Walnut Canyon and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monuments
In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Flagstaff Area National Monuments will host poetry workshops on Saturday, April 15 and on Sunday, April 16 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.