An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
Official websites use .gov A
.gov website belongs to an official government
organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A
lock (
) or https:// means you've safely connected to
the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official,
secure websites.
Programs are free and do not require reservations. Outdoor programs are weather dependent.
Bats of El Malpais: Bioacoustic Surveys
September 17 at 11:00 am
Location: El Malpais Visitor Center
Our Scientists in Parks staff will present findings from bat bioacoustic surveys and species diversity results spanning 2020-2026. Discover how scientists record and analyze bat echolocation calls and what they can tell us. There will be a Q&A session at the end for you to ask all your burning bat questions. The talk will take place in the theater at the El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center located at 1900 E Santa Fe Ave in Grants.
Zuni-Acoma Trail Guided Hike
Offered Sundays: August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Zuni-Acoma West Trailhead, 17 miles south of Grants on Highway 53. From exit 81 on Interstate 40, head south on Highway 53, and turn just past mile marker 70. *Please note the Zuni-Acoma Trail has a second trailhead located on Highway 117. Be sure to go to the west (Highway 53) trailhead.
Take a guided hike with a ranger and discover the hidden life, diversity, and resilience thriving on the Twin Craters lava flow. The first part of the hike is through grassland along a dirt trail. Eventually, the trail turns into a cairn-marked route across rubbly lava flows with loose rocks. The guided portion of the hike will cover about the first 1.5 - 2 miles of the trail and return to the parking area along the same route. Bring comfortable hiking boots, weather appropriate clothing, water, snacks, sunscreen, and a hat.
