So if you take plants, you steal from future generations. As a way to discourage this, rangers host evening and weekend programs to educate the public. They also guide tours that start at the visitors center. These walks are about two hours and are on a variety of topics including spotting animal tracks, ecology and wildlife. Programs run through April 7, the monument's peak visitor season.
Hiking trails are available for visitors to explore on their own.
Some of the trails go into the Ajo Mountains. This year's event will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 17 and is free with admission to the park. The visitors center, open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except on Christmas, contains a bookstore, museum and slide programs. Camping is available in the main campground, in the Alamo Primitive Campground and in the backcountry. Backcountry camping is free, but a permit is required.