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Wupatki National Monument
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 …
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.
Wupatki National Monument Seeks Public Feedback on Wilderness Study
The NPS seeks public input on the acreage and boundaries established by the wilderness eligibility determination to help refine those boundaries based on the degree to which the lands reflect wilderness character.
Release of the Finding of No Significant Impact for the Wupatki National Monument Backcountry Management Plan / Environmental Assessment
The National Park Service is pleased to announce the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Wupatki National Monument Backcountry Management Plan/Environmental Assessment (plan/EA).
Tunnel Fire Burned Through Sunset Crater
On Easter Sunday, a wildfire was reported approximately 14 miles northeast of Flagstaff along U.S. Hwy 89. Named the Tunnel Fire, it remained small through Tuesday morning, but strong winds up to 50 m.p.h. that day caused the fire to explode to 6,000 acres by 5:00 p.m. with 0% containment. Overnight, the fire’s size grew …
Wupatki Accepting Applications for April 2022 Crack-in-Rock Overnight Backcountry Hikes
Wupatki National Monument will be conducting three overnight backcountry hikes in April 2022 to the Crack-in-Rock pueblo site. Online applications will be accepted through March 1, 2022.
Public Comment Period Extended for Backcountry Management Plan
The National Park Service is extending the public comment period on the Draft Backcountry Management Plan and associated environmental assessment (EA) for Wupatki National Monument. The extension will now go through Sunday, January 30, 2022. The purpose of this Plan is to provide protection and preservation of irreplaceable resources and wilderness character while establishing a long-term direction for public access and experiences …
Lomaki Trail Update
Almost There! In the August 2020 edition, we highlighted this two-year project of upgrades to the Lomaki Trail at Wupatki National Monument. In this issue, we are excited to report the anticipated conclusion of the project in 2021! The Americorps Youth Volunteers and Park crew has been back at it, cutting, shaping, hauling, lifting, and …