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ROOSEVELT, AZ — historical reenactor Kurt Skinner portrays President Theodore Roosevelt in a FREE presentation at Tonto National Monument of March 22 starting at 1:30 p.m. 

Tonto National Monument protects two cliff dwellings built by the Salado people more than 700 years ago. Established as a national monument in 1907 by President Roosevelt, the cliff dwellings were part of the early archeological preservation movement in America. Read more
www.nps.gov/tont 

As president, Roosevelt created five national parks (doubling the previously existing number); signed the landmark Antiquities Act and used its special provisions to unilaterally create 18 national monuments, including the Grand Canyon; set aside 51 federal bird sanctuaries, four national game refuges, and more than 100 million acres' worth of national forests. There are more National Park Service units dedicated to Roosevelt's life and memory than any other American, including Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the Badlands of North Dakota. 
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 The Monument is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except for Dec. 25.  The Lower Cliff Dwelling trail is open for self-guided hikes from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Park staff suggest sturdy shoes, sunscreen, water, and snacks for the hike. Reservations are required to hike to the Upper Cliff Dwelling, call (928) 467-2241 during daytime business hours to request reservations. Questions? email  tont_information@nps.gov

Camping is not available at Tonto National Monument, but sites are nearby at Windy Hill Campground and other developed campgrounds surrounding Roosevelt Lake. 
Read more about Roosevelt Lake area camping at
www.fs.usda.gov/tonto/.