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The Tsankawi Unit of Bandelier will be closed today, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, for parking lot maintenance.

Tsankawi will be closed again from Friday, October 16th, to Wednesday, October 21st for staging and moving of materials for a trails and visitor improvement project. Materials for this project will be staged in the parking area. A helicopter will be onsite to move the material from the parking lot to the mesa. During this time, Tsankawi will be unsafe for visitors to be in the area during this operation.

Frijoles Canyon, including the Pueblo Loop Trail, Visitor Center, WNP Park Store, and Cafe, will remain unaffected by this closure.

NPS Photo / S. King / A deeply carved path winding through white rock, junipers and a blue and white cloudy sky appears in the background. by @bandeliernps

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6 days ago

Fall Fiesta begins tomorrow! 🎉Even as leaves change, the traditions of the people who have called these canyons home remain. The 2026 Fall Fiesta will be held at the Visitor Center on Saturday, October 10th through Sunday, October 11th, from 9am-4pm each day. Events will include:
🖌Cultural demonstrations
🎵Pueblo Dance Groups
🥾Ranger guided talks & walks
🍂A Navajo Rug show and talks from Hubbell Trading Post
✏Activities for Junior Rangers of all ages
🚌 If you plan to join us, plan ahead! Bandelier has extremely limited parking, plan to arrive before 10 AM or after 3 PM for the best chances of securing a parking spot near the Visitor Center. When parking fills, visitors will be required to ride the shuttle from the Frey Trail parking lot to the main Visitor Center parking lot. Shuttles run 10:30 AM to 4:45 PM.
🔗For more information visit our website at www.nps.gov/band and visit our Fall Fiesta page 🍁

NPS Graphic promoting fall fiesta, changing leaves, enduring traditions; featuring maroon background, colorful leaves, and pueblo artifacts. by @bandeliernps

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The Tsankawi Unit of Bandelier will be closed from Friday, October 16th to Wednesday, October 21st for staging and moving of materials for a trails and visitor improvement project.
Materials for this project will be staged in the parking area. A helicopter will be onsite to move the material from the parking lot to the mesa. During this time, Tsankawi will be unsafe for visitors to be in the area.
NPS Photo / M. Keel: A deeply carved path winding through white rock with mountains in the background. by @bandeliernps

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11 days ago

Happy Balloon Fiesta! 🎈Here at Bandelier, we're expecting increased visitation through mid-October. To make the most of your visit:

🚌Plan Ahead! Bandelier has extremely limited parking, plan to arrive before 10 AM or after 3 PM for the best chances of securing a parking spot near the Visitor Center. When parking fills, visitors will be required to ride the shuttle from the Frey Trail parking lot to the main Visitor Center parking lot. Shuttles run 10:30 AM to 4:45 PM.
🐦Be an early bird! Frijoles Canyon, Tsankawi, and all park trails are open to hiking from dawn to dusk. The Bandelier Visitor Center is Open 9AM-5PM.
🎪The National Parks of New Mexico will have a booth at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta that is staffed by park rangers and volunteers from all over the state. Come say hello and learn about the 15 National Park Service sites in New Mexico!
🍂Join us on October 10th-11th for Bandelier's Fall Fiesta, as cultural demonstrators showcase traditional arts, crafts, dances, and more to visitors.
🔗 Learn more, plan your visit, and check out our program calendar visit: NPS.gov/BAND

NPS/M.Keel📸: A uniformed Park Ranger in a flat hat watches several colorful balloons fly by @bandeliernps

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13 days ago

Looking for a unique 2027 summer job? Consider joining the National Park Service and come work with us at Bandelier National Monument next year! Numerous positions accepting applications, including Trails Workers, Park Rangers and Recreation Fee Technicians just went live, TODAY!

Head over to USAJobs.gov, create your federal resume, and be sure to select Los Alamos, NM as the location within the posting to be considered for Bandelier. Set your reminders to be notified when jobs post in your desired area and keep an eye out for more announcements being posted in the coming weeks!

A uniformed ranger stands in a wooded area smiling and pointing out of frame.
#WorkWithUs #SeasonalPosition #NPS #BandelierNationalMonument by @bandeliernps

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We're jumping for Joy! 🎃
Not only is it officially spooky season, Bandelier Fall Fiesta is just around the corner! 🎉Even as leaves change, the traditions of the people who have called these canyons home remain. The 2026 Fall Fiesta will be held at the Visitor Center on Saturday, October 10th through Sunday, October 11th, from 9am-4pm each day. Events will include:
🖌Cultural demonstrations
🥾Ranger guided talks & walks
🍂A Navajo Rug show from Hubbell Trading Post
✏Activities for Junior Rangers of all ages
🔗For more information visit our website at www.nps.gov/band
NPS photo: A ranger wearing a pumpkin head jumping in the air in front of corn, with canyon walls behind.
#VisitNewMexico #BandelierNationalMonument #NewMexico #FallFiesta #Pumpkin by @bandeliernps

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18 days ago

Happy Fall Y'all!🎉 We're excited to celebrate the changing season with you at our upcoming events:
🍂Saturday, September 26th is National Public Lands Day, enjoy it at the park with special walks, kid's programs & more from 10AM-2PM! Join us bright and early at 8:30AM for a community trash pick-up! Grab your friends, lace up your boots, and join the staff as we do our part to keep Frijoles Canyon clean and tidy for future visitors. Show up to the visitor center day of or email our community volunteer ambassador at biancamancilla@partner.nps.gov for more information.
🍁Join us October 10th-11th for Bandelier's Fall Fiesta, as cultural demonstrators showcase traditional arts, crafts, dances, and more to visitors. Handmade items that are expected to be available for sale include pottery, jewelry, drums, carvings, and more. Demonstrations, dances, ranger programs, a Navajo Rug show from Hubbell Trading Post, and other activities will be at the Visitor Center from 9 AM-4 PM. To learn more visit NPs.gov/BAND
NPS photos: A volunteer holds up an orange trash bucket with trash grabber & Red-orange leaves illuminated by the sun. by @bandeliernps

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The Tsankawi Unit of Bandelier will be closed from Friday, September 18 to Wednesday, September 23rd, for staging and moving of materials for a trails and visitor improvement project.

Materials for this project will be staged in the parking area. A helicopter will be onsite to move the material from the parking lot to the mesa. During this time, Tsankawi will be unsafe for visitors to be in the area during this operation.

NPS Photo / J. Schwochow The top of a wooden ladder lies against white rock overlooks a forested canyon and a blue sky. by @bandeliernps

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Rock on! 🪨Hike with two geologists along the Falls trail to learn about the geology of Bandelier and the surrounding area. Hikes will start at the Visitor Center at 9:00 and take about 3 hours. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water for a moderate hike! Walks are offered Sunday, September 6th & Sunday, September 20th. Space is limited, call 505-672-3861 to reserve or ask a ranger at the Visitor Center desk.

📸: NPS graphic with the text "Join us for a Geology Walk!" and a photo of people inspecting rocks on a red background. by @bandeliernps

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Spend some time after dark in the park! Join park staff at 7:00pm on Friday, August 28th for a brief presentation inside the Bandelier Visitor Center to learn about our flying friends. 🦇 We will then walk along the Nature Trail to hear and see the different species of bats that visit Frijoles canyon. 🔦 Bring a flashlight and wear comfortable footwear. The walk includes a ½ mile round trip hike on paved and packed gravel surfaces.

Space is limited, call 505-672-3861 ext. 0 to reserve a spot or ask a ranger at the Visitor Center. Check out our park website for more programs! A gray bat with an open mouth glides over their reflection on a still, shallow body of water holding leafy detritus. by @bandeliernps

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🎉From August 22-30, national park sites across the country will celebrate the people, places, and moments that have shaped our nation. The celebration reaches its peak on Tuesday, August 25, when the National Park Service marks its 110th birthday with a fee-free day at parks that normally charge entrance fees.
🥾Join the fun and help us celebrate National Park Week 2026 at Bandelier with a full week of special tours, volunteer events, walks, talks and evening programs! A full schedule of events can be found on our calendar at www.nps.gov/band/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

NPS Photo: a park ranger wearing a flat hat looks out over Frijoles Canyon by @bandeliernps

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