Canyon Country Discovery Center


As part of the Four Corners School of Outdoor Education, this hands-on, child-friendly learning exhibit center also offers field trips, workshops, professional development training, citizen science projects, and classes on the on-site campus.


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5. Canyon Rims Recreation Area

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