Even central Arizona can get a lot of snow! Check out the dwellings at Tuzigoot covered in a winter storm.
Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary rocks. In the heart of the valley, a thousand years ago, people began to build a little hilltop pueblo that would grow into one of the largest villages in the area.
Tuzigoot National Monument will close Monday through Friday beginning January 13 to complete lead and asbestos abatement on the historic wood windows in the Tuzigoot Visitor Center. As the abatement work will not occur on weekends, the park will be open for visitors to walk the trails on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 am to 4:45 pm. The weekday closures are expected to last through February 7. The park is scheduled to return to daily operations starting Saturday, February 8. The Visitor Center will reopen once the window and carpet replacement is complete in late February. Visitors can check the park website for project updates.
Camp Verde, AZ / Clarkdale, AZ — November 1st marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month. It serves as a significant time when we honor Native American people, celebrate their rich and vibrant cultures, and acknowledge their many sacrifices, achievements, and contributions to the nation. In celebration, Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments will host weekly cultural demonstrations, performances, and presentations throughout November 2024. Come help celebrate this wonderful occasion in your parks!