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Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Be A Junior Ranger
 
Junior Ranger Program
Kids--Pick up a Junior Ranger booklet at the information desk in the visitor center. Learn about the park, complete the assignments, and earn a badge.
Aerial photo of Chetro Ketl  

Did You Know?
While the rocks at Chaco Canyon are the same type of rocks as found at Mesa Verde National Park, there are no large alcoves at Chaco Canyon. A layer of clay in the sandstone at Mesa Verde causes alcoves to form and that layer is missing in Chaco Canyon.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST