Tips for exploring Bandelier National Monument

Bandelier National Monument is a great stop along New Mexico Highway 4 near Los Alamos, New Mexico. Walking among the ruins of ancestral Pueblo homes and cliff dwellings is a really cool experience. For those not afraid of heights, you can even climb up into the Alcove House, 140 feet up via ladders and stairs.

If you are traveling with a large motorhome or trailer, you'll need to park in the RV parking area above the visitor's center rather than trying to maneuver down to its parking lot. And once the busy season starts, everyone has to take a shuttle down because the visitor parking at the bottom of the cliffs is just too small.

We share our experiences and our tips in this video. Enjoy!
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00:00 Introduction
00:37 Geological history
01:22 Village life
02:30 Main trail tips
03:15 Alcove House
05:33 Tips for finding petroglphys
06:19 Parking and access
07:01 Historic lodge and CCC
08:17 Location tips and wrapup
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