Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance
Hike the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument!
Life supporting water on the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
Hike to see amazing Ancestral sites!
Site Steward Monitoring
Saddlehorn Pueblo on the Sand Canyon Trail
Great Kiva at Lowry Pueblo
Ancestral Puebloan Sites in CANM
Youth Summit at Escalante Pueblo
Tours by SCCA!
Protecting our Cultural Resources
Ancient Doorways
We collaborate with the Bureau of Land Management to engage the public through education, outreach, and stewardship for the use and enjoyment of the natural and cultural landscape of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and nearby public lands.
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Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum is Southwest Colorado’s premier archaeological museum, operated by the Bureau of Land Management since 1988. All museum facilities are wheelchair-accessible.
Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum is a museum focusing on Ancestral Puebloan, Native American, and historic cultures in the Four Corners region. It is also headquarters for visitors traveling to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.
Features include:
- Permanent exhibits on archaeology, local history and Native American cultures
- Two 12th-century archaeological sites (Ask a volunteer about the visiting these sites just outside of the museum.)
- Special exhibits and events
- Educational resources for teachers
- Internships for enrolled and recently graduated college students
- Research library of archaeology and anthropology resources
- Research collection of more than 3 million artifacts and records from archaeological projects in Southwest Colorado
- Picnic area and half-mile nature trail
Please call 970-882-5600 for customer services that may be available by phone or email on days the Visitor Center is not open. A “Virtual Ranger Station” will be stocked with maps, brochures, and junior ranger booklets and can be found next to the Visitor Center’s parking lot 24/7.
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SCCA promotes preservation and education for Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and its Visit
3 days ago
📣 Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce our full schedule of lectures and cultural demonstrations at Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum. 🏛️First up: 🗓️️May 3rd🕓 4:00 PM🎙️ Semira Crank & Jeremy Martin📌 "Visit With Respect: Reframing How Society Views Cultural Sites"This thought-provoking lecture will explore the importance of respecting and preserving our cultural heritage sites. Learn how we can all contribute to fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of these invaluable resources. 🌍🌄Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion!Mark your calendars and join us for all of these engaging opportunities for learning and conversation. 🗓️🤝#FourCornersLectureSeries #CulturalHeritage #VisitWithRespect #CommunityEducation #PreserveOurPast #CanyonsoftheAncients #NationalMonument #swcocanyons #CulturalDemonstrations #CulturalLecture #DarkSky
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6 days ago
🌎✨ Happy Earth Day! A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our amazing volunteers who joined us for the cleanup this morning. Your dedication and hard work made a huge impact on our beautiful landscapes. (So much glass. So many nails. 😐) Special shoutout to the fantastic team from Osprey for their incredible support! 🙌 Together, we're making a difference! #earthdaycleanupe#EarthDayt#happyearthdayt#CommunityHeroese#thankyouvolunteerst#CanyonsOfTheAncientsi#nationalmonumentument
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1 week ago
Exciting opportunity alert! 🌟 Join the team at Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center. Check out the details below. #JobOpportunity #CanyonsOfTheAncients
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<h3>Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.</h3> This position is located at Canyon of the Ancients National Monument. Information about Dolores and the su...
2 weeks ago
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we've had to change the location of our Earth Day Cleanup Event. 🌍 The good news? The time and date remain the same! Join us as we come together to make a difference and care for our planet. Details are as follows:📅 Date: April 22, 2024⏰ Time: 9 am - 12 pm📍 New Location: Sand Canyon Pueblo, 14860 Rd N, Cortez, CO 81323We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you there! Let's make Earth Day c#EarthDay#cleanupevente#community##MakeADifferenceD#CanyonsOfTheAncientsh#nationalmonumentalmonument
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2 weeks ago
🎺 Tonight's the night! Don't miss the Indigenous Jazz performances of the Blue Desert Tour tonight at 6pm at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum. Join us and enter for a chance to win two weekend passes to the Durango Wine Experience! 🍷🎶 #bluedeserttour2024 #CanyonsoftheAncients #DurangoWineExperience
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