VCNP trail crew members work on the new Cabin District Interpretive Trail. Photo by D. Krueger/NPS
VCNP News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) turns 25 Friday, July 25. To celebrate this public land milestone, the community is invited to three days of special programs and evening hours at the national preserve.
Each day will include ranger programs and guest speakers, cultural performances, hands-on activities, and after-hours star-gazing, astrophotography, and silent disco. Due to safety concerns, reservations per vehicle are required for the evening programs (silent disco, star-gazing, and astrophotography).
Friday, July 25, VCNP will host two ribbon-cutting ceremonies:
- 10 a.m. to celebrate the opening of the new interpretive trail through the cabin district; and
- 2 p.m. to officially unveil the park’s brand new multimedia exhibit in the Volcano Discovery Center.
Visit https://www.nps.gov/vall/planyourvisit/valles-caldera-s-25th-anniversary.htm to plan time at this special event.
“We’ve been hard at work all these years getting Valles Caldera to a level everyone expects from a national park site,” Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos said. “We are excited for everyone to explore the new ways of experiencing the park, to learn about this special place, and to see what we have planned for the next phase of improvements.”
Visit https://www.nps.gov/vall/planyourvisit/valles-caldera-s-25th-anniversary.htm to plan your time at this special event. Visit www.nps.gov/vall.
About VCNP:
About 1.2 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created the 14-mile-wide circular depression now known as Valles Caldera. The park is known for its huge mountain meadows, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. The area also preserves the homeland of ancestral native peoples and embraces a rich cultural history. Visit us at nps.gov/vall.
About the National Park Service:
More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 430+ national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at nps.gov.