What Is Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument?
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument protects the 13,000 year old digsites where generations of Native Americans harvested colorful flint!
What Makes It Beautiful?
The beauty of this monument is in the micro, more than the macro! The flint, or chert, is banded with a rainbow of colors and crystals, created by a combination of silica, manganese, and iron! Each stone has unique patterns and textures, and range in size from tiny pebbles to huge boulders! It’s well worth taking a seat to admire the neat colors and the thousands of spear and arrow tips that came from these quarries!
How Can I #HelpTheHelpers?
- Pay the entrance fee to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services!
- Volunteer at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument!
- Donate to the Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument!
- Be a responsible visitor! Remember the old adages: Pack out what you pack in! Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints!
How Do I Get There?
37084 Alibates Rd
Fritch, TX 79036
(Take Me There!)
When Should I Visit the Park?
You can only tour the quarries by reservation, so call 806-857-6680 between April and November to reserve your spot!
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