Chaco Canyon: Remote Historical Park

Above, some of the ruins at Chaco Canyon. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Chaco Culture National Historical Park (commonly known as Chaco Canyon) is not far from my home in New Mexico. It is located northeast of Crownpoint. 

The only thing about Chaco Culture National Historical Park is that in order to get there, one must drive about 20 miles of dirt road, which sometimes gets rough with rain ruts. I visited it two years ago.

Still, it is a worthwhile place to visit. It has one campground, Gallo Campground. If planning to camp there, bring plenty of water.

Above, Gallo Campground at Chaco Canyon. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Only In Your State has posted an article on Chaco Canyon.

They begin it with:

Located in a remote section of the Four Corners region, Chaco National Historical Park is one of the state’s most underrated parks. However, it’s one that everyone should consider visiting. With its historical and cultural significance including ancient dwellings, there’s a lot to see at this remote national park in New Mexico.

To read more, go here. 

Rainy Days Ahead?

Above, Barking Spider Acre. Normally, the ground should be a lot greener. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

It appears that we may be in for several days of thundershowers in the Jamestown, New Mexico area (along with the Four Corners). We should be getting this and a lot more during this monsoon season.

The last significant rainfall we received was Saturday night/morning. The ground was wet Saturday morning when I got home from my little trip to Chaco Canyon. Since then, nothing.

Here's what the National Weather Service says what's in store for the upcoming days:

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.