El Malpais National Monument · NM · Trailwind

El Malpais National Monument is a national monument in New Mexico, managed by the National Park Service.About El Malpais National MonumentThe richly diverse volcanic landscape of El Malpais (el-mal-pie-EES) offers solitude, recreation, and adventure. Explore incredible geologic features such as young lava flows, cinder cones, lava tubes, and sandstone bluffs. While some may see a desolate environment, people have been adapting to and living in this extraordinary terrain for generations. Come visit the land of frozen fire!Things to do at El Malpais National Monument

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Managed by: National Park Service

Designation: national monument

State: New Mexico

5 recorded activities

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