Happy Birthday, BandelierNPS! 🥳🎂 Bandelier is known for its rugged canyon landscapes and for preserving the rich history of the Ancestral Pueblo people. Visitors can explore ancient petroglyphs, cliff dwellings, and ceremonial kivas that tell the stories of generations who called this place home. Back in 1996, National Park Trust helped acquire 90-acres of private land within the monument that had been slated for residential development. Returning this land to the monument strengthened the protection of the wilderness and helped preserve the integrity of these cultural sites. Read more about this park preservation project by clicking the link in our bio. ⛰️ #BandelierNationalMonument #Bandelier #NewMexico #LandPreservation #HappyBirthday #ParkAnniversary 📷: NationalParkService