2006 Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn. Calendar

Fri. May 12: Full Moon Program at Chimney Rock
Watch the full moon rise at the Great House Pueblo site, learn about the Ancestral Puebloans, archaeo-astronomy theories, area geology, and enjoy Native American flute melodies by Charles Martinez. Glenn Raby, USFS Geologist, San Juan National Forest, Pagosa District, is the program host. Gate open from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Program begins at 7:30 p.m. Moonrise at approximately 8 p.m. This moonrise will not occur between the twin spires. Allow approx. 2-3 hrs. for entire program, which is not recommended for children under 12. Reservations required--tickets are $15. Add $5 for an early tour of the lower area (Great Kiva Trail Loop), which starts at 5:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn., in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District. Call 970-264-2287 on Mon.-Fri. from 9-1. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org.

Daily May 15 through September 30: The Chimney Rock Experience
In the shadows of the awe-inspiring twin pinnacles, experience a unique part of America’s heritage at one of the splendid archaeological sites of the Ancestral Puebloan people. Chimney Rock Archaeological Area is located 17 miles west of Pagosa Springs on Hwy. 160, and 3 miles south on Highway 151. The site is accessible for guided walking tours (2-2.5 hours) at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., with a noon tour offered from June 15 through August 31. Adults/$8; Children 5-11/$2; Under 5/Free. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. Great Kiva Loop Trail is barrier free. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org or call 970-883-5359 from 9-4:30 daily. Sponsored by Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn., in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District.

Mon. May 15: Chimney Rock Interpretive Association officially opens its 2006 program season and guided tours at Chimney Rock Archaeological Area
In the shadows of the awe-inspiring twin pinnacles, experience a unique part of America’s heritage at one of the splendid archaeological sites of the ancestral Puebloan people, located 17 miles west of Pagosa Springs and 3 miles south on Highway 151. The site is accessible for guided walking tours (2-2.5 hours) at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. A new, noon tour is offered from June 15 through August 31. Adults/$8; Children 5-11/$2; Under 5/Free. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org. Call 970-883-5359 from 9-4:30 daily. Sponsored by Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn., Inc. in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, Pagosa Ranger District.

Mon. May 15: Major Lunar Standstill (MLS) tickets for 2006 go on sale to the public today.
The MLS is a special opportunity to view the lunar phenomena of a moonrise between the two spectacular stone pillars at Chimney Rock Archaeological Area, which only occurs on an 18.6-year cycle. Viewing capacity is limited, so reservations are required for this fundraiser to support native Puebloan involvement at Chimney Rock. Make your reservations today -- tickets go fast. $50 includes pre-event talk, mesa-top ascent & descent, light refreshments & optional presentation afterwards. Allow approx. 3 hrs. total. Not suited for children under 12. 2006 MLS Dates and gate times are Sat., Jul. 22, 1:30 a.m.; Thu. Aug. 17, 11:30 p.m.; Wed., Sept. 13, 9:15 p.m.; Wed., Oct. 11, 8 p.m.;Tue., Nov. 7, 4:45 p.m.; Tue., Dec. 5, 3:30 p.m. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org. For tickets call 970-264-2287 on Mon.-Fri. from 9-1; or leave message, as tickets are first-come, first-serve. Sponsored by Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn., Inc. in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, Pagosa Ranger District.

Sat.-Mon. May 27-29: Memorial Day weekend is Local Appreciation Days at Chimney Rock Archaeological Area.
Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn., Inc. in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, Pagosa Ranger District, invite area residents to visit Chimney Rock to enjoy half-priced guided tours all weekend long on Memorial Day weekend. The guided walking tours of this ancient archaeological site, where the Ancestral Puebloan people lived a thousand years ago, average about 2-2.5 hours long. Tour start times are at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. The discounted prices are Adults/$4; Children 5-11/$1; Under 5/always free. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org. Call 970-883-5359 from 9-4:30 daily, starting May 15.

Sat. June 10: Full Moon Program at Chimney Rock
Watch the full moon rise at the Great House Pueblo site, learn about the Ancestral Puebloans, archaeo-astronomy theories, area geology, and enjoy Native American flute melodies by Charles Martinez. Gate open from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Program begins at 7:30 p.m. Moonrise at approximately 8 p.m. This moonrise will not occur between the twin spires. Allow approx. 2-3 hrs. for entire program, which is not recommended for children under 12. Reservations required--tickets are $15. Add $5 for an early tour of the lower area (Great Kiva Trail Loop), which starts at 5:30 p.m. Call 970-883-5359 from 9-4:30 daily for tickets. This event is sponsored by Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn., in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org.

Wed. June 21: Summer Solstice Sunrise Program
Watch the sun rise over the San Juans this first day of summer, and discuss how the ancients may have survived, and why they celebrated the solstice. Summer solstice is the longest day of the year with sunrise occurring the farthest north on the horizon of the entire year. This unique, 2-3 hour event begins at the Sun Tower, a place not visited on our regular tours, and concludes at the Stone Basin providing two viewing locations. $15/Reservations required. Gate is open from 5:00-5:05 a.m. Sunrise is at approximately 5:48 a.m. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org. Sponsored by Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn., in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District. For tickets, call the visitor cabin at 970-883-5359, from 9-4:30 daily.

Mon. July 10: Full Moon Program at Chimney Rock
Watch the full moon rise at the Great House Pueblo site, learn about the Ancestral Puebloans, archaeo-astronomy theories, area geology, and enjoy Native American flute melodies by Charles Martinez. Gate open from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. Program begins at 8:15 p.m. Moonrise at approximately 8:47 p.m. This moonrise will not occur between the twin spires. Allow approx. 2-3 hrs. for entire program, which is not recommended for children under 12. Reservations required--tickets are $15. Add $5 for an early tour of the lower area (Great Kiva Trail Loop), which starts at 6:15 p.m. This event is sponsored by Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn. (CRIA), in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District. For tickets, call the visitor cabin at 970-883-5359, from 9-4:30 daily. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org.

Sat. July 22/Night of July 21:  Major Lunar Standstill Viewing at Chimney Rock
Opportunity to view lunar phenomena when moon rises between two spectacular stone pillars on an 18.6-year cycle. This will be a crescent moon rising. Reservations are required for this fundraiser to support native Puebloan involvement at CR. $50 includes pre-event talk, mesa-top ascent & descent, light refreshments & optional presentation afterwards. Gate open from 1:30-2:00 a.m. Allow approx. 3 hrs. for entire program. Not suited for children under 12. Sponsor: Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn., Inc. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org. For tickets call 970-264-2287; if you get voicemail, leave a message, as tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fri. – Sun. August 4-6: Puebloan Pottery Workshop Special workshop with potter Greg Wood (Instructor's website at http://www.ancientarts.org) Learn to replicate Pueblo III Mesa Verde, black-on-white, organically painted pottery. Participants will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of craftsmanship, design, and prehistoric technology required to create and fire this ancient pottery, as they hand form, burnish, decorate, and trench kiln fire using only prehistoric methods. Pre-paid advance reservations required, limited enrollment. The 3-day workshop takes place at Chimney Rock Archaeological Area. The $120 course fee includes all materials and 2 credit hours of graduate study. Sponsored by Chimney Rock Interpretive Association, Inc., in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org.

Sat. & Sun. August 5-6: Life at Chimney Rock
A Festival of Crafts and Culture
Interactive demonstrations of crafts and skills of ancestral Puebloan culture and regional Native American cultures. Free demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. include use of the Atlatl, basket-making, flint knapping, flute making & playing, grinding grain, pottery making, fiber spinning, and yucca pounding to make rope. Shopping opportunities. Festival is held at the lower cabin parking area this year. Regular, 2-2.5 hour, guided site tours are also offered: $8/adults; $2 /ages 5-11 (free for ages under 5). These tours are at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. No reservations required. Sponsored by Chimney Rock Interpretive Association, Inc., in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org.

Wed. August 9: Full Moon Program at Chimney Rock
Watch the full moon rise at the Great House Pueblo site, learn about the Ancestral Puebloans, archaeo-astronomy theories, area geology, and enjoy Native American flute melodies by Charles Martinez. Gate open from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. Program begins at 8:15 p.m. Moonrise at approximately 8:41 p.m. This moonrise will not occur between the twin spires. Allow approx. 2-3 hrs. for entire program, which is not recommended for children under 12. Reservations required--tickets are $15. Add $5 for an early tour of the lower area (Great Kiva Trail Loop), which starts at 6:15 p.m. This event is sponsored by Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn., in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District. For tickets, call the visitor cabin at 970-883-5359, from 9-4:30 daily. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org.

Thu. August 17: Major Lunar Standstill Viewing at Chimney Rock
Opportunity to view lunar phenomena when moon rises between two spectacular stone pillars on an 18.6-year cycle. This will be a crescent  moon rising. Reservations are required for this fundraiser to support native Puebloan involvement at CR. $50 includes pre-event talk, mesa-top ascent & descent, light refreshments & optional presentation afterwards. Gate open from 11:30 p.m.-12 a.m. (Aug. 18). Allow approx. 3 hrs. for entire program. Not suited for children under 12. Sponsor: Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn., Inc. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org. For tickets call 970-264-2287; if you get voicemail, leave a message, as tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fri. September 8: Full Moon Program at Chimney Rock
Watch the full moon rise at the Great House Pueblo site, learn about the Ancestral Puebloans, archaeo-astronomy theories, area geology, and enjoy Native American flute melodies by Charles Martinez. Gate open from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Program begins at 7:30 p.m. Moonrise at approximately 8:05 p.m. This moonrise will not occur between the twin spires. Allow approx. 2-3 hrs. for entire program, which is not recommended for children under 12. Reservations required--tickets are $15. Add $5 for an early tour of the lower area (Great Kiva Trail Loop), which starts at 5:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn., in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District. For tickets, call the visitor cabin at 970-883-5359, from 9-4:30 daily. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org.

Wed. September 13: Major Lunar Standstill Viewing at Chimney Rock. Opportunity to view lunar phenomena when moon rises between two spectacular stone pillars on an 18.6-year cycle. This will be a half-moon illumination. Reservations are required for this fundraiser to support native Puebloan involvement at CR. $50 includes pre-event talk, mesa-top ascent & descent, light refreshments & optional presentation afterwards. Gate open from 9:15-9:45 p.m. Allow approx. 3 hrs. for entire program. Not suited for children under 12. Sponsor: Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn., Inc. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org. For tickets call 970-264-2287; if you get voicemail, leave a message, as tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thu. September 21: Fall Equinox Sunrise Program
Watch the sun rise over the San Juans this first day of autumn, and discuss how the ancients may have survived, and why they celebrated the equinox. Autumnal equinox marks the first day of autumn and is a day with equal amounts of daylight and nighttime. This unique, 2-3 hour event begins at the Sun Tower, a place not visited on our regular tours, and concludes at the Stone Basin providing two viewing locations. $15/Reservations required. Gate is open from 6:05-6:10 a.m. Sunrise is at approximately 6:55 a.m. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org. Sponsored by Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn., in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District. For tickets, call the visitor cabin at 970-883-5359, from 9-4 daily.

Sat. September 30:  Today is the last day to enjoy guided tours offered through the Chimney Rock Interpretive Program. The visitor cabin at the Chimney Rock Archaeological Area officially closes today. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org.

Fri. October 6: Full Moon Program at Chimney Rock
Watch the full moon rise at the Great House Pueblo site, learn about the Ancestral Puebloans, archaeo-astronomy theories, area geology, and enjoy Native American flute melodies by Charles Martinez. Gate open from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. Program begins at 6:00 p.m. Moonrise at approximately 6:30 p.m. This moonrise will not occur between the twin spires. Allow approx. 2-3 hrs. for entire program, which is not recommended for children under 12. Reservations required--tickets are $15. Add $5 for an early tour of the lower area (Great Kiva Trail Loop), which starts at 4:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn., in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District. For tickets, call the visitor cabin at 970-883-5359, from 9-4:30 daily. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org.

Wed. October 11: Major Lunar Standstill Viewing at Chimney Rock
Opportunity to view lunar phenomena when moon rises between two spectacular stone pillars on an 18.6-year cycle. This will be a bulging/gibbous moon (more than half). Reservations are required for this fundraiser to support native Puebloan involvement at CR. $50 includes pre-event talk, mesa-top ascent & descent, light refreshments & optional presentation afterwards. Gate open from 8:00-8:30 p.m. Allow approx. 3 hrs. for entire program. Not suited for children under 12. Sponsor: Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn., Inc. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org. For tickets call 970-264-2287; if you get voicemail, leave a message, as tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tue. November 7: Major Lunar Standstill Viewing at Chimney Rock
Opportunity to view lunar phenomena when moon rises between two spectacular stone pillars on an 18.6-year cycle. This will be a bulging/gibbous moon (more than half). Reservations are required for this fundraiser to support native Puebloan involvement at CR. $50 includes pre-event talk, mesa-top ascent & descent, light refreshments & optional presentation afterwards. Gate open from 4:45-5:15 p.m. Allow approx. 3 hrs. for entire program. Not suited for children under 12. Sponsor: Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn., Inc. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org. For tickets call 970-264-2287; if you get voicemail, leave a message, as tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tue. December 5: Major Lunar Standstill Viewing at Chimney Rock
Opportunity to view lunar phenomena when moon rises between two spectacular stone pillars on an 18.6-year cycle. This will be a full moon rising. Reservations are required for this fundraiser to support native Puebloan involvement at CR. $50 includes pre-event talk, mesa-top ascent & descent, light refreshments & optional presentation afterwards. Gate open from 3:30-4:00 p.m. Allow approx. 3 hrs. for entire program. Not suited for children under 12. Sponsor: Chimney Rock Interpretive Assn., Inc. Details at www.chimneyrockco.org. For tickets call 970-264-2287; if you get voicemail, leave a message, as tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

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