Friends of Flagstaff National Monuments
Working together to support and preserve Sunset Crater Volcano, Walnut Canyon, and Wupatki National Monuments
This year has tested the National Park Service like never before. Rangers are doing their best amid constant upheaval—so when you visit, share your appreciation and your voice for our parks.
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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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
