canyon de chelly

Since you are not pulling your TT you might consider going up to Chaco Canyon which IMHO is more impressive than the others and a lot less people.

Three years ago, we stayed at Canyon de Chelly-at the campground. We walked down to the ruins, and spent a day driving around the area. Very interesting. One thing about the area was that the radio station had native tongue news broadcasts, that sounded very cool.
I recommend a visit for certain.

Yes, Blazing Zippers, it's neat to hear a McDonald's commercial in Navajo but a 'cheeseburger and fries' is said the same way! :)

Once, there was a festival going on in town which we attended. We were the only 'outsider' and the great Navajos sitting around us explained, in English, what was going on. The radio station also interviewed us. :)

One thing we noticed in the town and the whole area is how friendly the Navajo people are. They seem to sincerely be happy you are visiting their magnificent area.

Thank you to all..wonderful info..will take this to the chief navigator..LOL..probably be just after Easter holiday..again, much appreciated :D

For prehistoric Indian sites I would rate Mesa Verde first, Chaco Canyon second (even with the terrible access road! Don't take the RV), and de Chelly third.

To get into the mood of Indian Country. Tony Hillerman has written several mystery novels of the area. Or perhaps an audio book of his. Really adds to the trip.

armadillo 17 wrote:
To get into the mood of Indian Country. Tony Hillerman has written several mystery novels of the area. Or perhaps an audio book of his. Really adds to the trip.

His books are crappy mysteries to me BUT his descriptions of the land and people are great and spot on.