El Malpais National Monument

Venture into a landscape shaped by fire and time at El Malpais National Monument, where vast lava flows, towering sandstone cliffs, and hidden caves create a rugged, otherworldly terrain. Located in western New Mexico, this striking volcanic landscape has been home to Indigenous peoples for thousands of years and remains a place of cultural significance. Hike through lava fields, peer into ancient lava tubes, or take in sweeping views from sandstone bluffs. El Malpais offers a unique and unforgettable experience in the high desert, where geology, history, and adventure converge.