Much of America's diverse and epic landscape comes courtesy of volcanic activity. Many of the most iconic natural wonders in the United States, particularly on the West Coast, were formed from ...

May 19—VALLES CALDERA NATIONAL PRESERVE — Jorge Silva-Bañuelos fell in love the moment he turned the corner on N.M. 4 and first laid eyes on the wide expanse of this nearly 89,000-acre jewel of ...

JEMEZ SPRINGS (KRQE) – National Park Service (NPS) officials are trying to put one local New Mexico preserve on the map by making it more accessible for visitors and by creating a better experience.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking, biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hunting, fishing and ranger-led programs. WHEN: Open daily except for Thanksgiving ...

1.2 million years ago: A major volcanic explosion forms a caldera in what is now the Jemez Mountains as the earth around the volcano collapses into the drained magma chamber. Over the next million ...

Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. VALLES CALDERA — In some parts of the Valles Caldera, it’s hard to see the forest for the trees. The National ...

Since it was recognized as an International Dark Sky Park in 2021, the Valles Caldera National Preserve has provided visitors with opportunities to experience the night skies at the northern New ...