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Favorite thing: I was born in Albuquerque, back when the city had barely 100,000 people. Now it's a sprawling city full of life! Petroglyph was one of those things that was a day trip because it was outside of the city. Now the city is encroaching on it. I would recommend visiting here, as well as the rest of the city, as New Mexico is one of those hidden gems that not many people would think of visiting
Written Jul 30, 2004
Favorite thing: Petroglyph National Monument is fun for just a day outing to explore and hike. Situated so close to Albuquerque, it makes it easily accessable. Albuquerque itself sits around 5,000+ feet, so it is mild most of the year. The summers are dry, and semi-hot, but the nights can cool down. The winter time can be chilly, as the desert does get cold at night. I would recommend carrying a hat and some water just in case
Written Jul 30, 2004
130,000 years ago, a lava flow from six violent volcanic eruptions flowed over and around the waterways and hills in this area on the west side of Albuquerque. Over the next many thousands of years,...
Pre-history surrounded by the city
The petroglyphs have been a place of spiritual centering, and controversy, for locals over the years. While some anglo locals, and various native communities see this region as needing protection...
Welcome to Petroglyph National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument is located just outside of Albuquerque. The monument features three easy hikes that will show you over 200 different petroglyphs that have survived for up to 500 years!......
Petroglyph National Monument - Albuquerque NM
Petroglyph National Monument which lies on the western edge of Albuquerque contains more than 15,000 ancient rock drawings inscribed on the 17-mile-long volcanic escarpment. Archaeologists believe...
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