Chaco Culture.
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Were you and your Dad the only ones there? I don't see any other people.
There were other folks there. We figured the park probably sees average of a 100 folks per day. The only campground was full.
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Pueblo Alto.
Dad and I would spend the day on the Benches and Mesa Tops North of Pueblo Bonito. Exploring the ruins of Pueblo Alto and New Alto. A mighty fine day out in the desert.
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I remember my Dad making some "Wishful Thinking" comment about this sign. Seeing the Elk the night before shut us up.
Still some color in the Desert.
Morning's light on Kin Kletso. Chacoan Great House, A.D 1125-1200.
Pueblo Del Arroyo. A.D 1075-1250.
Starting our hike to Pueblo Alto.
Pueblo Alto.
Dad and I would spend the day on the Benches and Mesa Tops North of Pueblo Bonito. Exploring the ruins of Pueblo Alto and New Alto. A mighty fine day out in the desert.
.I remember my Dad making some "Wishful Thinking" comment about this sign. Seeing the Elk the night before shut us up.
Still some color in the Desert.
Morning's light on Kin Kletso. Chacoan Great House, A.D 1125-1200.
Pueblo Del Arroyo. A.D 1075-1250.
Starting our hike to Pueblo Alto.
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South Gap. Continuing South, you'd end up in Guadalupe NM.
Pueblo Del Arroyo.
Pueblo Bonito. The center wall dividing the plazas is a N/S aligned wall.
Further into the Mesa, looking back to South Gap.
New Alto. A.D 1050.
South Gap. Continuing South, you'd end up in Guadalupe NM.
Pueblo Del Arroyo.
Pueblo Bonito. The center wall dividing the plazas is a N/S aligned wall.
Further into the Mesa, looking back to South Gap.
New Alto. A.D 1050.
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New Alto.
Looking North. Great roads were built from Chaco to outlying communities. The "Great North Road" headed north from Chaco, ending at Salmon Ruin and the San Juan River.
New Alto.
Pueblo Alto. Chacoan Great House started around A.D 1020. Laid out in a "D" shape, it contained some 130 rooms and 18 Kivas.
Fajada Butte from Pueblo Alto.
New Alto.
Looking North. Great roads were built from Chaco to outlying communities. The "Great North Road" headed north from Chaco, ending at Salmon Ruin and the San Juan River.
New Alto.
Pueblo Alto. Chacoan Great House started around A.D 1020. Laid out in a "D" shape, it contained some 130 rooms and 18 Kivas.
Fajada Butte from Pueblo Alto.
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Sherds found around Pueblo Alto. Remnants of Baskets and Pottery. They stay as they lay.
From the Benches, looking back down on Chaco Canyon.
Named after photographer William Henry Jackson. These stairs provided a continued access of the "Great North Road" to Chaco Canyon from the outlying communities.
I'd find myself captivated by these stairs. Knowing that not only have others passed this way, but someone sat there and chiseled away at the stone to make them.
Sherds found around Pueblo Alto. Remnants of Baskets and Pottery. They stay as they lay.
From the Benches, looking back down on Chaco Canyon.
Named after photographer William Henry Jackson. These stairs provided a continued access of the "Great North Road" to Chaco Canyon from the outlying communities.
I'd find myself captivated by these stairs. Knowing that not only have others passed this way, but someone sat there and chiseled away at the stone to make them.
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Dad and I guessed an ancient plant. Not so much.
Dad. Shortly before this provided some good views and another nice spot for an afternoon nap.
More remnants from the days of Water.
Chetro Kelt. With it's 450 ft long back wall and almost Great Kiva.
Dad and I guessed an ancient plant. Not so much.
Dad. Shortly before this provided some good views and another nice spot for an afternoon nap.
More remnants from the days of Water.
Chetro Kelt. With it's 450 ft long back wall and almost Great Kiva.
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Chetro Kelt.
A ramp created by the Chacoans to provide access to the upper Benches, Great Roads and onward to some of the outlying communities.
One of the many "Rincons" in the canyon. The Chacoans developed an intricate system to catch and store water for use of crops and drinking.
Chetro Kelt.
A ramp created by the Chacoans to provide access to the upper Benches, Great Roads and onward to some of the outlying communities.
One of the many "Rincons" in the canyon. The Chacoans developed an intricate system to catch and store water for use of crops and drinking.
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Dad heading back down the narrow gap and the end of our hike for the day.
More past ocean remnants.
After lunch, meet back up with Dad at Pueblo Del Arroyo.
Some fine views of Pueblo Bonito from Pueblo Del Arroyo.
Dad heading back down the narrow gap and the end of our hike for the day.
More past ocean remnants.
After lunch, meet back up with Dad at Pueblo Del Arroyo.
Some fine views of Pueblo Bonito from Pueblo Del Arroyo.