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Canyon De Chelly National MonumentTheme(s): Native American | |
Description:
At the base of sheer red cliffs and in canyon wall caves are ruins of Indian villages built between AD 350 and 1300. Canyon de Chelly National Monument offers visitors the chance to learn about Southwestern Indian history from the earliest basketmakers to the Navajo Indians who live and farm here. Authorized April 1, 1931. Boundary change: March 1,1933. Acreage- 83,840 all nonfederal.
Designations:
Canyon de Chelly National Monument (April 1, 1931)
Accessibility:
Some overlook areas are accessible.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Camping | Educational Programs | Hiking | Horseback Riding | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Lodging | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Canyon De Chelly National Monument
Car:
The Visitor Center is 3 miles (4.8 km) from Route 191 in Chinle, AZ.
Public Transportation
No public transportation is available.
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