Want to get a feel for what it was like living in these magnificint buildings? Be sure to attend a Ranger-led tour through this ruin.
The craftsmanship and beauty of this buildings is incredible. Because of the size and the many structures of Chaco Canyon you can get a real glimpse of what life could have been like. I was blown away by the beauty and stillness of this place. You can get inside and see just how many rooms go off each other and the doorways stretch on and on. And the size of this pueblo is awe-inspiring. You could easily spend time here camping and exploring. I was here for just one day and would love to return.
I wish that I could have stayed the night in a room there. The place is so vast and special. I love it there, it is just kind of hard to get there, it is a true American adventure.
It has awesome energy and the construction is amazing to admire. Take the guided tour to really learn about the location.
The site was originally inhabited around 828 AD. Those ancestral pueblo people abandoned this site in 1126 AD. There are some 800 rooms here. The inhabitants apparently traded with natives in Mexico. My wife and I spent over an hour walking around and through these ruins. We wore hiking shoes and hats with a wide brim.
This site is a must see when visiting Chaco Canyon. Best times to visit are in early spring or fall when it is much cooler,
The site is amazing and the ranger does not have the time to thoroughly explain the site in terms of paleoastronomy. There were 45 people on our tour...a bit unwieldy...but worth it. It would be a good idea to watch the Robert Redford film prior to going on the tour.
This huge site allows you access to peruse each area within it and learn about kivas as well as accommodations. It is superb and not overly visited so plan on spending time here.
This pueblo has the best explanations and is an easy walk from the parking lot. Stop at the visitor's center and see the video before you visit the ruins.
Washboard road in and out was difficult in a rental car.History and architecture rolled into one adventure. This whole area is magnificent.