Capulin Volcano NM

THE TREES ARE ALIVE... with ladybugs! This is just one of the many trees that ladybugs are starting to gather on. These colorful creatures will be at the highest point of the volcano until August for the phenomenon called hill-topping. 🐞🐞🐞 -Ranger Nick

This week is #VolcanoWeek and we’d like to introduce you to the star herself, Capulin Volcano! A cinder cone, Capulin erupted into existence around 60,000 years ago and has been greeting visitors that travel over the plains of northeastern New Mexico ever since. 📷: Tim Keller

Come and experience Capulin's first Dark Sky Viewing of the year on May 15th! Rangers will take you on an adventure through the depths of space with two giant telescopes. This will be entirely outdoors so don't forget to bring warm clothes and a sense of curiosity. -Ranger Nick

The new #NPSApp was developed with YOU in mind. We wanted to provide the public with an engaging and informative platform to learn about all national parks, plan a visit, and have a great experience within the park. Try it out: go.nps.gov/app #NationalParkWeek

🗺️ Scenic rivers. Parks. Historic Sites. @NatlParkService sites across the country are just as compelling when viewed from the vantage point of low-Earth orbit. In honor of #NationalParkWeek, explore views from the @Space_Station: go.nasa.gov/2OVAEqu

Capulin's Night Sky Event for April17th has been canceled due to impending weather conditions.

Join Capulin Volcano as the rangers give the first night sky program of the year. This will include viewing the universe through two huge telescopes! Bring warm clothes and your curiosity for an out of this world experience.

There are few things more beautiful than a volcano covered in snow. No matter the time of the year, Capulin always provides a sensational view!

Covid-19 Pandemic Closures Update: Based on guidance, access to the park is as follows: Open: All trails, Volcano Road to foot and bicycle traffic, Volcano rim restrooms. Closed: Visitor Center, Museum, Park Store, Visitor Center restrooms, Volcano Road to vehicle traffic

Still united. Still strong. #NeverForget those we lost on 9/11. Pic @Flight93NPS #Pennsylvania

This black bear has been spotted around the volcano for the last few days. The bear has been taking advantage of the food that the surrounding area, he must be getting ready for the long winter sleep!

@ArchesNPS No boops for this boy, he prefers his social distance 🐍

@CapulinNPS Is this snek okay to boop? asking for a friend

This is a snake that is not spotted at Capulin very often! The Red Racer is a type of Western Coachwhip that has a beautiful red coloring. Their diet consists of lizards, birds, mice, and even smaller snakes. (1st photo courtesy NPS, 2nd via Sante Fe New Mexican)

Happy birthday week, @NatlParkService! We’re grateful for each year in your 104-year history and every one of the thousands of ambassadors who keeps our 400+ parks running. Thank you! #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque

Happy 104th birthday Capulin Volcano!! 🎉 On August 9, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson created Capulin Mountain National Monument to preserve “the most perfect specimen of extinct volcanoes in North America.” What are your favorite memories of Capulin Volcano?

The volcano has had a frequent visitor for the last couple of months. This is a "Black Bear" despite it's light coloring, many black bears in the Southwest are lighter colored to help deal with heat stress.

We're excited to hear @CapulinNPS is reopening - this drawing of the volcano and layout of the road is from a 1933 widening project and found in our National Park Service records. As Cody the Archivist and his brother can attest, the views are amazing!

This Great Horned Owl and her Owlets have decided Capulin is a good place to roost. Soon the owlets will become fully feathered and ready for a life of flight, but for now they are still in their “branching” stage.

@brandt_brickell @NatlParkService No they do across the country, it is a natural phenomenon called hill-topping where they gather at the highest points in a given area, and then mate and eat!

THE TREES ARE ALIVE... with ladybugs! This is just one of the many trees that ladybugs are starting to gather on. These colorful creatures will be at the highest point of the volcano until August for the phenomenon called hill-topping. 🐞🐞🐞 -Ranger Nick

Since you cannot currently watch the park film at Capulin, here it is to enjoy from the comfort of your own home! youtube.com/watch?v=0VKfyP…