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03/11/2026

Canyon de Chelly National Monument will be hosting a 5-day Spring Youth Running Camp from March 16th through March 20th. The sessions will take place in the afternoons from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Youth ages 12 to 18 can join in on scenic runs through various trails of Canyon de Chelly while learning more about healthy lifestyles and other topics. There is no cost to enter this camp but participants must be dropped off/picked up at the Welcome Center by a parent or guardian.

This camp will be limited to 15 participants, applications are available now at the Canyon de Chelly Welcome Center! For more information call 928-674-5500.

03/04/2026

Repost: Native American artists are invited to participate in this open call for artwork at Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Selected artists will be invited to create one-of-a-kind pieces for a park project. Submission deadline is Friday, March 20, 2026, at 5PM. Email submissions to [email protected] and [email protected]. Thank you.

02/27/2026

The entire month of March is recognized by the State of Arizona as “Archaeology & Heritage Awareness Month.”

Canyon de Chelly National Monument will be hosting several hikes to see the archaeological sites, and several talks to learn more about these special places.

Hikes are strenuous, not recommended for those with knee/heart/respiratory issues, or have difficulty climbing stairs. Hikes may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Sign-up sheets are available now at the Welcome Center.

All meeting times and program times are listed on the attached event flyer. Please call the Welcome Center at 928-674-5500 with any questions or for more information.

01/23/2026

Canyon de Chelly National Monument will be holding a Navajo Shoe Game, Késhjéé’, free and open to all! The Shoe Game will be on Saturday February 7th at the Welcome Center from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The event will be hosted by miss Kaydence Yazzie, who will be sharing her knowledge throughout the night.

This is a free event that is open to everyone. Whether you want to learn the game for the first time, or brush up on the songs and skills you already have, this is intended to be a fun educational opportunity with no money or betting involved.

If you have any questions, please call (928) 674-5500 for more information.

12/24/2025

Canyon de Chelly National Monument hosted a mini-Junior Ranger camp during this winter break that included Navajo storytelling and traditional games. The camp ended today with a brisk hike into the canyon just to enjoy being in nature. A big shoutout to our amazing staff for teaching these future energetic stewards about resources preservation and cultural teachings!

There was lots of fun and laughter taking place so here are a few moments that made this camp awesome.

Happy Holidays!

12/06/2025

Canyon de Chelly National Monument will be hosting a Winter Junior Ranger Camp for youth ages 7 through 12! The camp will last 4 days from Sunday December 21st through Wednesday December 24th, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm each day.

This camp is limited to 15 participants, applications are available now at the Welcome Center. There will be activities each days designed to showcase winter activities while having fun at Canyon de Chelly National Monument. There will also be another camp the following week at Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site.

Please call 928-674-5500 for more information.

Or email the following:
[email protected]
[email protected]

12/04/2025

Canyon de Chelly will be hosting a Winter Night Sky Event on Friday December 19th! Additionally, our sister parks Navajo National Monument, and Hubbell Trading Post will be hosting Winter Night Sky Events as well.

The events will take place from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The events will take place at the Visitor Center of each park.

Stop by any of the three parks for a night of storytelling, stargazing, and telescope viewing. Half of the program will be indoors, and half will be outdoors, so it is important to dress warm. These are free events open to all comers!

For more information, call the Welcome Center at 928-674-5500

12/03/2025

Would you look at that view!

Canyon de Chelly and Chinle are getting the first large snowfall of winter so far, and it is beautiful. However, with this weather comes the need to prioritize safety during your trips to Canyon de Chelly and other Parks.

Please check weather reports before and during your visits to stay up to date on conditions, dress warm, and be very careful on slippery surfaces while at the overlooks or trails.

Additionally, road conditions can change quickly! Right now, roads are wet and passable but can freeze during the night and early morning.

Have a safe and enjoyable winter!

11/19/2025

Interested in a career protecting people and the cultural and natural resources in the National Parks? The National Park Service is seeking qualified applicants—including those with prior local, state, tribal, or federal law enforcement experience—for Ranger (Law Enforcement) positions at parks nationwide.

All applications must be submitted through https://www.usajobs.gov/job/849968200/. New hires will attend Land Management Police Training at FLETC, or if you already have a basic academy certificate, you may qualify for the 4-week NPS Basic Academy Bridge course. An additional 11+ weeks of field training is required.

Learn more at go.nps.gov/lawenforcement or email [email protected].

11/14/2025

Canyon de Chelly National Monument is pleased to offer 4 free Ranger-Led Hikes, to celebrate Native American Heritage Month, which is recognized every November.

These special hikes are longer, and more strenuous than the 4 hour hikes offered in the summer. They are not recommended for those with serious medical conditions, fear of heights, difficulty walking on rocky terrain, or difficulty climbing stairs.

Sign-Up sheets are available now at the Welcome Center, limited to the first 15 people that sign-up. In the event of inclement weather, hikes may be cancelled.

09/22/2025

Volunteers Wanted!

Canyon de Chelly National Monument will be hosting 2 lakeside cleanups for National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 27th. Come help keep the headwaters of the canyons litter free!

Join park staff at Tsaile Lake from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, and Wheatfields Lake from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Trash Bags, and gloves will be provided, as well as limited trash pickers.

For more information call 928-674-5500

Here is a statement from the National Environmental Education Foundation about National Public Lands Day:

“National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands, held each year on the fourth Saturday in September. It's also a “Fee-Free Day”, when entrance fees are waived at national parks and many other public lands across the country.”

For more information about National Public Lands Day visit the link below

https://www.neefusa.org/what-we-do/conservation/national-public-lands-day

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Highway 191
Chinle, AZ
86503

Telephone

(928)6745500

Website

http://www.nps.gov/cach/index.htm

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