Excursions

Text: A National Monument about 2.5 hours northeast of Gallup, Chaco Canyon features some of the most complete and amazing Anasazi ruins in the vicinity. Pueblo Bonito is the highlight of the Chaco experience for most people.

 

Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico and approximately 3 hours drive from Rehoboth. Santa Fe embodies a rich history, melding Hispanic, Anglo and Native American cultures whose influences are apparent in everything from the architecture, the food, the art and on. Santa Fe has long been a center for arts and culture. You’ll find nearly 300 galleries and dealers to explore.

Hubbell Trading Post National Historical Site

 

In Ganado, Arizona, Hubbell Trading Post is the oldest continuously operated trading post on the Navajo Nation. Hubbell’s (as it is affectionately known) is more than a special place. Hubbell’s is about the culture, tradition and, artistry of a place that is steeped in the history of the West while continuing today as a living, thriving, active trading post.

 

Oak Creek Canyon is located within the Coconino National Forest, near Sedona, AZ, approximately 3.5 hours away from Rehoboth. The canyon is often described as a smaller cousin of the Grand Canyon because of its scenic beauty. Within the canyon, there are several campgrounds, picnic areas, and recreation areas including Slide Rock State Park, home to a natural water slide. Other recreational activities include swimming and fishing in Oak Creek.

 

Come gaze across the curved canyon walls! Among the remarkable geological cliff formations of the canyon itself, the shapes of the former homes of ancient inhabitants of Walnut Canyon are easily evident. On a hike along the Rim or Island Trails you can imagine what life was like along and within Walnut Canyon while visiting actual pueblos and walking in the steps of those who came before us. Walnut Canyon is located just outside of Flagstaff, AZ, about three hours away from Rehoboth.

 

The Wupataki National Monument is located near Flagstaff, Arizona. First inhabited around 500 AD there are still several structures left from what used to be a 100 room pueblo. A nearby site to explore is the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument.