Seeing a three-story adobe dwelling made 600 years ago expands one's views of what Native Americans accomplished. The whole place is suffused with a sense of the lives that were lived here. That the empires of Mexico reached here with trade links is illuminating about politics and economies of old. Three story adobe? This only works in our New Mexico... more

It's a long ride down a pot-holed road most days and worth every single bump. I've been to many archeological sites, but this one remains one of my top 5 favorite places to go. Pictures alone do not capture the immensity of the place, the complexity of the construction that rivals Roman architecture. And the mystery remains--what happened to this... more

The ancient puebloan ruins are magnificant. On the east side of Chaco Wash are the great houses and on the west side are smaller residence units and a Great Kiva. Plan to spend all day there visiting the ruins and hiking to Pueblo Alto on the mesa above the great houses. I enjoy camping there but be sure and call... more

It is not easy to get to Chaco, especially if you don't want to camp. But it is well worth the effort. The park information is well done and there is an amazing amount of things to see and learn. We all need to know more about this wonderful culture and how it lived and died. more

If you are in the Four Corners area, Chaco is a don't miss. It's an adventure just getting there, but worth the time and effort. Be sure to take the time to hike the Pueblo Alto Trail; gives a perspective most don't take the time to see. more

This is a hidden gem in northern New Mexico. If your travels take you to Gallup, Albuquerque, or nearby, plan a day trip. Some of the most intact pueblo ruins (occupied 850-1250ad) and you can walk right through them. Don't let the bad roads stop you if you have a pickup or 4wd you can easily get there. Be sure... more

Chaco Canyon is worth the 3 hour trip from Albuquerque and the 16 miles of washboard dirt road to the site. The visitor's center is constantly under improvement but small enough not to detract from the site itself. The ruins, the history, the remarkable thinking that went into building the structures without "modern" technology is astounding. (The Sundial on Fajata... more

The dirt roads into the park are rough and rattle your teeth, but this place is worth the effort. Come in on north side, Nageezi, for least amount of rough road driving. Camping: Camp sites are first come, first serve, so Gallo Campground is my first stop when I arrive. When it’s hot the camp sites at entrance are best... more

Drive slow and you can make it. We went in a compact car and hmm I would say, you should rent a car. The roads were very slow. We came in through the southern entrance, (much longer road) and would advise against it. The southern entrance goes on forever and you get discouraged because you think you went the wrong... more