Walnut Canyon National Monument

Walnut Canyon National Monument is a national monument located in central Arizona, near the city of Flagstaff. The monument consists of a canyon that is home to a number of cliff dwellings, which were built by the Ancestral Puebloan people between about 1200 and 1400 CE. Today, visitors can explore the canyon via a series of hiking trails, and view the remains of the ancient dwellings from an elevated platform. The monument also features a museum with exhibits on the history and culture of the Ancestral Puebloan people. Walnut Canyon National Monument provides a unique opportunity to learn about the past and experience the beauty of Arizona's landscape.