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Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
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Junior Ranger Program
The Junior Ranger programs introduce each monument to young explorers. The program entitled "The Quest for Gran Quivira" includes the following topics:
Surveying the Landscape-Identify landmarks on the map.
The People and Pueblo of Las Humanas-An elder tells you about his people, who spoke the "Tompiro" language.
Los Indios Rayados de Cueloze-See images preserved on stone and pottery
Living off the Land-learn about plants and trees that would help you live off the land.
On the Hunt in History-Which mammals and reptiles are you apt to encounter? Look for their tracks.
Other Hunters-Predators that seek prey inside the park boundary.
A Short Checklist of Birds
Life at the Pueblo Plaza-Put your imagination to work.
A Decorated Room in a Dry Land-Las Humanas decorated their kivas with murals.
The View From the Top-Use your map and compass.
The First Church The Second Church Second Church Sketches
The Convento Searching for the Right Words-Puzzle

Painting of large bear trying to climb Devils Tower  

Did You Know?
Over 20 tribes have a cultural affiliation with Devils Tower. Many tribes have stories about how the Tower was created. Most of the stories talk about a bear using its claws to score the Tower's sides.

Last Updated: October 03, 2006 at 12:09 EST