pictures, the latter requiring a permit from the area superintendent. D u it m Publications on Individual Areas Photography, both amateur and professional, is encouraged in areas fc administered by the National Park Service. ** KJ TJ THE ** "1 > For most of the areas of the National Park System, *5* «*«•>. *fvSe * Fees and Charges NATIONAL PARK the National Park Service issues illustrated publica­ It is necessary to purchase permits to take automobiles, house n 5 w > if Sfi tions of general information. Copies of these are pro­ trailers, or motorcycles into most of the national parks and a few 5" S »' vided at entrance or information stations. Those who of the national monuments. At most of them the charge is $1 for "2a £ £ 5 z SYSTEM a 15-day permit; $2 for an annual permit. r 8. *- I r H H wish to obtain copies in advance may purchase them At Carlsbad Caverns National Park and a few other areas, guide from the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Govern­ service or admission fees are charged. 9 5 o 3 Members of the U. S. Armed Forces in recreational or educational a & ment Printing Office, Washington 25, D. C. One groups sponsored by military centers, the USO, or like organiza­ asterisk preceding Use area name indicates that the tions are admitted free, as are children under 12 years or members a r? 3 § O x a of school groups under 19 years, when escorted by an adult. W WESTERN publication for that area costs 5 cents; two asterisks, ft *ARCHES NATIONAL MONUMENT (Utah) 3 * " n 1 2 10 cents; three asterisks, 15 cents. aI a^- &•- • O H 34,250 acres * " lr PI m In addition, the Service issues a number of special­ © 3. ;;• 7) UNITED STATES Gigantic but graceful arches and immense windows perforate ver­ O ized publications which are obtainable by purchase tical fins of red sandstone in Utah's "slickrock" country overlooking *f I 71 only. Price lists of all Service publications may the deep gorge of the Colorado River. ** " KM Accommodations: In Moab, 5 miles from Monument re» © »» be obtained on request to the Superintendent of ft m» © Headquarters. Documents for Price List 35. in Activities: Hiking, camping, pack trips. " • a All orders must be accompanied by cash, check, or ^S Warning: Lack of drinking-water sources, the possibility of « a" money order in the proper amount; postage stamps are a. ot) getting lost, and sudden storms that wash out portions of not accepted in payment. road present hazards to travel in monument. Consult superintendent in advance. Season •AZTEC RUINS NATIONAL MONUMENT (N. Mex.) 27 acres There is no closed season in most areas. However, winter con­ ditions in some—including icy or snow-covered highways and lack Ruins of prehistoric Indian town built of masonry and timber in of overnight accommodations—make visits to them impractical or the 12th century; largely excavated and stabilized. difficult during that season. There are occasional references to Accommodations: In nearby towns. opening and closing dates, but these ordinarily refer to the period when overnight accommodations and meal services are fully Activities: Guided or self-guiding trips to ruins (8 a. m. to AN INVITATION available. 5 p. m) ; museum. Accommodations •BADLANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT (S. Dak.) 111,530 acres Within area boundaries, overnight accommodations, meals, and miscellaneous services are provided by concessioners operating under Brilliantly colored and ruggedly eroded layered sedimentary contract with the United States, except for a few hotels, lodges, or deposits containing prehistoric animal fossils. camps situated on private lands. In many areas the demand for Facilities: Cabins, meals, gasoline, oil, gift shop (during accommodations exceeds the supply during the months of heaviest travel; hence it is advisable to make reservations well in advance. summer) ; for reservations and rates write Cedar Pass Lodge, Interior, S. Dak. (These facilities on private THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE of the Department of Campgrounds land within monument.) the Interior invites you to the areas of the National Campgrounds are maintained in many areas by the National Park •BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT (N. Mex.) Service. They may be used without payment of any fee; however, Park System, which are the property of all Americans. heavy demand makes it necessary to limit the length of stay in camp­ 27,103 acres It urges you, when you visit them, ro take advantage grounds in some of the areas. Beautiful canyon country containing many cliff and open pueblo ruins of late prehistoric period. of the opportunities offered to learn more about them; Fishing Facilities: Lodging, meals, gasoline, campers' supplies and it asks your assistance in protecting the natural State fishing licenses are required only where so stated in the text. (May through September) ; for reservations and rates an<3 historic features found in them. write Frijoles Canyon Lodge, Santa Fe, N. Mex. Camp­ Photography ground. Helpful suggestions to photographers as to when and where to Activities: Guided or self-guiding trips to ruins (8:30 a. m. obtain good pictures can often be secured from uniformed National to 4 p. m.) ; museum. Park Service employees. There are usually no restrictions on pho­ Revised 1957 tographing except in caverns and for taking commercial motion 4 3 *BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK (Tex.) BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK (Continued) •CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK (N. Mex.) CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT (Calif.) 708,221 acres Transportation: Bus and all-expense tours from Cedar City 49,448 acres 26,819 acres (1,120 acres of land) Within the Big Bend of the Rio Grande, an area of abrupt moun­ to Zion, Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks, and Grand Canyon Largest underground chambers yet discovered; a series of con­ Large rookery of sea lions; nesting sea birds; unique plants and tains, deep river canyons, and a unique mixture of Mexican and (North Rim) by Utah Parks Co. (June 18 to Sept. 10). nected caverns with magnificient and curious formations. animals. Monument includes Santa Barbara and Anacapa Islands. United States flowers, trees, and wildlife. A part of the United Activities: Hiking, horseback riding, guided trips to can­ Facilities: Lunchroom in caverns; refreshments, gift shop, For further information write to Superintendent, Sequoia National States with the flavor of Old Mexico. Park, Three Rivers, Calif. yon floor. Conducted nature walks, campfire and lodge photographic supplies near caverns' entrance; day nurs­ Facilities: Cabins, meals, groceries, gift shop, photographic programs in summer; museum (May 1 to September 30). ery, kennel. Lodging and meals in town of Carlsbad CHIMNEY ROCK NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE (Nebr.) supplies, gasoline and oil; for reservations and rates write (27 miles) and White City (7 miles). 83 acres National Park Concessions, Inc., Big Bend National Park, •CABRILLO NATIONAL MONUMENT (Calif.) 5 acres Activities: Conducted trips through caverns; special photo­ Towering 500 feet above the North Platte River Valley, it was a Tex. Campground; picnic area, no fuel provided. Lodg­ Memorial to Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, who discovered San Diego graphic tour. Bat flights from caverns about sundown famous landmark and campsite on the great migration route to the ing and meals in Alpine (98 miles) and Marathon Bay, which he called San Miguel Bay, in 1542. Cabrillo's landing every summer evening, preceded by naturalist talk. West—the Oregon Trail. Not federally owned. (68 miles). was first contact of Europeans with this part of the New World. For further information write to Superintendent, Scotts Bluff National Monument, Box 136, Gering, Nebr. Activities: Motoring to Boquillas or Santa Elena Canyons; Hours: 9 a. m. to 5:30 p. m. •CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT (Ariz.) hiking and horseback riding; self-guiding nature trips; •CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT (Ariz.) •CASA GRANDE NATIONAL MONUMENT (Ariz.) 10,646 acres illustrated evening campfire talks. 83,840 acres 473 acres Warning: Fill gasoline tanks before leaving U. S. 90. Wilderness of unusual rock shapes; rock strata telling story of Prehistoric Indian ruins at the base of sheer red cliffs or in caves The Casa Grande, ancient watchtower-apartment house, domi­ nearly a billion years of the earth's forces. in canyon walls; modern Navajo Indian homes and farms. nates the ruins of walled villages whose Indian inhabitants 600 years *BIG HOLE BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT Facilities: Meals, lodging; for reservations and rates write Facilities: Meals, lodging (May 15 to October 15); for ago irrigated and farmed Arizona's desert valleys. (Mont.) 200 acres reservations and rates write Thunderbird Ranch, Chinle, Facilities: Picnic area. Lodging and meals in nearby towns. Silver Spur Ranch, Dos Cabezas, Ariz. Campground. Site of important battle along route of the famous retreat of Chief Ariz. Picnic area and campground. Activities: Guided trips to ruins (8 a. m. to 5 p. m.); Light housekeeping units (outside monument) 1 mile Joseph and his Nez Perce Indians in 1877. Transportation: A car especially equipped for canyon travel museum. from headquarters; saddle horses; for reservations and Season: June 15 to September 15. rates write Faraway Ranch, Dos Cabezas, Ariz. may be rented at guest ranch. Accommodations: In Wisdom (12 miles). Activities: Drive to Massai Point; hiking, horseback riding; Warning: Inquire locally regarding condition of approach exhibit room in headquarters building. Activities: Walk by way of foot trail along rifle pits to roads; in bad weather they are sometimes impassable. •CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT (Utah) monuments to soldiers engaged in the battle and to Chief Because of quicksand, do not enter canyons unless accom­ 6,172 acres •COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT (Colo.) 17,784 acres Joseph; museum. panied by authorized guide. Enormous natural amphitheater, nearly 2,000 feet deep, carved Colorful and spectacular erosional forms consisting of massive into the Pink Cliffs (Wasatch formation) of Markagunt Plateau at ramparts, sheer-walled canyons, and delicately sculptured spires and •CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL MONUMENT (Utah) •BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON NATIONAL elevation of 10,400 feet.