Spent our day yesterday at Hubble Trading Post National Historic Site and Canyon de Chelly National Park. The historic trading post brought Europeans and Navajo people together in the late 1800's to trade goods and services. We toured the grounds which included the trading post, gardens, corrals, silversmith shop, guest houses (hogans), and a private residence (Mr. Hubble's).
Drove through Canyon de Chelly and hiked to the White House Ruin (Ancestral Puebloan). The park was different from any we had previously visited in that it was on the Navajo reservation. Visitors were not allowed into the canyon (with the exception of White House Ruin) without a Navajo guide. We just decided to drive the rim scenic drive and take in the scenery from there! There was no fee to enter the park or camp.
Tonight we are staying with friends in Grants, NM. Will head to El Malpais and El Morro tomorrow.
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