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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
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Be A Junior Ranger
 
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Junior Ranger Badge
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The design on the Jr. Ranger badge is from classic Mimbres black and white pottery.

Become a WebRanger at home and then become a Gila Cliff Dwellings Junior Ranger when you come here!

Junior Ranger Program at Gila Cliff Dwellings
Pick up a Junior Ranger book (ages 7-12) or a Jr. Junior Ranger handout (6 or younger) or a Senior Ranger book (ages 12 and up) at the Visitor Center or Contact Station. Bring the finished book back to the Visitor Center when you're done to get your badge and certificate.
Mortar Handprint  

Did You Know?
What today we call the Gila Cliff Dwellings were built in the 13th century by the Mogollon people. They formed the walls using chunks of Gila Conglomerate found within the caves. Mortar was required to keep the walls together. In some places you can still see the handprints of the builders.

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Last Updated: June 11, 2009 at 17:25 EST