Visit Bears Ears National Monument
Welcome to Bears Ears National Monument. Bears Ears is the first national monument ever created at the request of a coalition of Indigenous tribes. This is one of the most extensive archaeological areas on Earth.
The power of preserving this outstanding landscape is in your hands. Please take the time to learn how to protect the monument for generations to come.
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Tips For Visiting With Respect
The monument contains many archaeological sites and artifacts that are integral to American history and sacred to Indigenous peoples. By treading softly and leaving things as we find them, we show respect for those who came before us and those who will visit these places after us.
Leave All Artifacts
Artifacts are sacred to modern Indigenous peoples, and scientists can learn valuable lessons about the past when objects stay where they are. It’s illegal to remove any artifact from public lands.
Don’t Touch Rock Imagery or Make Your Own
Natural oils on your hands damage these delicate images. Vandalism of petroglyphs and pictographs erases stories of ancient people and destroys the experience for future visitors.
Steer Clear of Walls
Structures are easily damaged. Please refrain from touching, leaning, standing, or climbing on any structures, no matter how solid they look.
Guide Children Through Sites
Archaeological sites are not playgrounds. Teach children to respect these places. Keep a close eye on them so they don’t get hurt or accidentally damage cultural resources.
Dogs and Archaeology Don’t Mix
To prevent damage and erosion, pets are not allowed in archaeological sites. Please make sure to leash pets and keep them away from the site.
Avoid Building Cairns
Cairns can increase impacts on sensitive sites and are a form of vandalism to natural world that detracts from the wild beauty of the area. Leave placement of trail directional signs and cairns to land managers.
Bears Ears Education Center Location & Hours
567 W. Main St. Bluff, UT 84512
Phone: 435.672.2402
Hours: Thursday-Monday, 8-4
Interactive Bears Ears National Monument Map
Interactively explore Bears Ears and recreational activities with this Google map. Be sure to always check road, trail, and weather conditions before heading out. For greater detail, check out the Bears Ears Monument PDF Map.
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