Supernova Hike

Join us for a special ranger-guided hike on our longest backcountry trail! The hike will begin at the Peñasco Blanco trailhead (at the Pueblo del Arroyo parking lot) at 9:00am. Be prepared for the heat and a long hike - bring sunscreen a hat comfortable clothes water an......More

Join us for a special ranger-guided hike on our longest backcountry trail! The hike will begin at the Peñasco Blanco trailhead (at the Pueblo del Arroyo parking lot) at 9:00am. Be prepared for the heat and a long hike - bring sunscreen a hat comfortable clothes water and food. You will visit three great houses (Kin Kletso Casa Chiquita and Peñasco Blanco) and see petroglyphs and pictographs along the way. The ranger-guided portion will end at Peñasco Blanco you will be able to walk back to the trailhead on your own and at your own pace. The total length of this trail is about 7.5 miles (12 km) roundtrip with an elevation gain of 500 ft (150 m). There is no registration required - join us on this special backcountry hike in celebration of the start of National Park Week!

Buckskin Tanning Lecture

Edwin Shije is a traditional buckskin tanner from Zia Pueblo with 45 years of experience. His presentation will include information about his practice and a short video. This special presentation in honor of National Park Week will take place in the visitor center audit......More

Edwin Shije is a traditional buckskin tanner from Zia Pueblo with 45 years of experience. His presentation will include information about his practice and a short video. This special presentation in honor of National Park Week will take place in the visitor center auditorium.

Pueblo Bonito Tour

Join us on a guided walk through the largest great house in Chaco Culture NHP and learn about the people that called this canyon home. Tour will last approximately one hour. 

Indoor Planetarium Show

Join park rangers in the indoor planetarium to learn about Chaco and the wider universe as we celebrate National Park Week. Drop in anytime between 10:30-1:00 in the visitor center auditorium inquire at the visitor center for additional details!

Star Party

Please join Chaco Culture and the Albuquerque Astronomical Society for a star party at the visitor center! Visitors will look through telescopes starting a little after 8:00 pm at planets nebulae galaxies star clusters and more. You are welcome to stay as long or as lit......More

Please join Chaco Culture and the Albuquerque Astronomical Society for a star party at the visitor center! Visitors will look through telescopes starting a little after 8:00 pm at planets nebulae galaxies star clusters and more. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you'd like. Telescope viewing is weather-dependent please check in with the visitor center on the day of your visit for the current weather forecast or any additional details you'd like to know. Reservations are not required.

Star Party

Please join Chaco Culture and the Albuquerque Astronomical Society for a star party at the visitor center! Visitors will look through telescopes starting a little after 8:00 pm at planets nebulae galaxies star clusters and more. You are welcome to stay as long or as lit......More

Please join Chaco Culture and the Albuquerque Astronomical Society for a star party at the visitor center! Visitors will look through telescopes starting a little after 8:00 pm at planets nebulae galaxies star clusters and more. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you'd like. Telescope viewing is weather-dependent please check in with the visitor center on the day of your visit for the current weather forecast or any additional details you'd like to know. Reservations are not required.