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
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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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CANM Luminaria Night 2024

Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum is hosting a special Luminaria Event on December 6th from 5-7p. Dress warm and bring the whole

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Visit the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum

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

🎉✨ Happy New Year from SCCA! ✨🎉As we step into 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible community of supporters, volunteers, and friends. Together, we’ve accomplished so much in preserving and celebrating the wonders of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument—and we can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve this year!Here’s to new adventures, deeper connections, and continued stewardship of the places we all love. 🌄💛Wishing you a year filled with joy, discovery, and inspiration. Thank you for being part of the Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance family!#HappyNewYear #swcocanyons #CanyonsoftheAncients #NationalMonument #FourCorners #Colorado #Southwest #PreserveProtectInspire #CanyonsOfTheAncients #happy2025 ... See MoreSee Less
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🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our 2024 Supporters! 🌟As we wrap up an incredible year, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the corporate sponsors, grant funders, and silent auction donors who helped make our work possible.Your generosity and commitment to preserving the cultural and natural heritage of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument allow us to continue providing stewardship, education, and community engagement opportunities. Together, we’re safeguarding history, inspiring discovery, and building a sustainable future for this cherished landscape.We couldn’t do it without you! 💛Thank you for being part of the Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance family. Here’s to a successful 2024! 🎉#ThankYou #CommunitySupport #PreservingHeritage #CanyonsOfTheAncients #NationalMonument #StewardshipMatters #swcocanyons ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is Colorado Gives Day—Support SCCA!Join us in preserving the incredible cultural and natural heritage of the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Your donation to the Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance helps protect cultural sites, provide meaningful education programs, and support stewardship efforts that keep this unique landscape thriving for generations to come.Together, we can ensure this landscape is cared for and celebrated.📅 Donate today: www.coloradogives.org/organization/Southwest-Colorado-Canyons-Alliance/ Let’s make a difference—one gift at a time! Thank you for your support!#ColoradoGivesDay #SupportSCCA #ProtectCANM #ConservationMatters ... See MoreSee Less
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