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Duration:
14 minutes, 36 seconds

El Malpais - Land of Frozen Fire takes viewers on a journey through expansive lava fields, above stunning sandstone cliffs and across ancient trails that are all protected by El Malpais National Monument. The film illustrates how volcanic forces shaped this once-molten landscape that supports a surprising diversity of plant and animal life and a rich cultural legacy for the people who have called this wild landscape home for generations.

Rain clouds form over sandstone rock.
Current Conditions

Find out the latest information on park conditions and updates on how to stay safe while enjoying El Malpais.

Three hikers walk through tall pines on an old lava flow.
Find Your Trail

Head out on a hiking adventure.

A ranger points to the sky during an astronomy program.
Ranger Programs

Learn something new with a park ranger!

The sunset casts orange and pink light on sandstone cliffs.
Plan Your Adventure

Explore the many things to do at El Malpais.

A cinder cone volcano covered in trees.
Volcanoes and Lava Flows

Five major lava flows and at least eight volcanic vents created the lava landscape of El Malpais. Learn more about these volcanic features.

A highway goes between dark lava rock and sandstone cliffs.
Scenic Driving

See incredible landscapes from the comfort of your car.

A ranger presents to a group of students at a table. Everyone is looking into a box of sand.
Field Trips

El Malpais National Monument is an outdoor classroom waiting to be discovered.

A person lit by a flashlight points up at the Milky Way galaxy above
Night Skies

Experience the stars at El Malpais.

A snowcapped mountain towers over the landscape.
Nearby Attractions

Other things to do around Grants.

Last updated: May 5, 2026

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1900 E. Santa Fe Ave.
Grants, NM 87020

Phone:

505 876-2783

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