Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque, NM 87120

The beautiful Southwestern landscape with its never-ending open space can be appreciated as the steps of Spanish and Native ancestors are retraced at this sacred and awe-inspiring national park, the winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Enviro-friendly Place in Albuquerque. Managed by the National Park Service and the city of Albuquerque, over 25,000 petroglyphs (images carved into rock), five volcanic cones, and hundreds of archeological sights are protected at the Petroglyph National Monument. The Las Imagenes Visitor Center is located at the Rinconada Canyon entrance. The park can also be entered via Boca Negra Canyon. Children in grades K-6 can learn more about Petroglyph National Monument by completing the Junior Ranger booklet. Children show their completed booklet to a park ranger and are presented with a Junior Ranger Badge and certificate. The interactive booklet can be found in the kids' section of the monument's website. The park is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.