Stories at Sunset
Gather at the Great Kiva off the Mesa Village Trail as sunset approaches for this rare glimpse into Native American culture, history, and stories hosted by Native Americans from various tribes across the southwest. Afterwards, guests return to the upper parking lot to enjoy one of Chimney Rocks spectacular sunset. Bring a blanket or camp chair for comfort, a light jacket and a flashlight to light your back to your vehicle after sunset. Reservations are encouraged as space is limited. Walk-ins are accommodated if space is available. Tickets are $16/adult and $8/child (5-12.)
Early Tour/Stories Package
Prior to the Stories at Sunset program, a guided tour of the Pueblo Trail will be offered for 25 people. Following the tour, guests will attend the Stories at Sunset program. Reservations are encouraged as space is limited. Walk-ins are accommodated if space is available. Tickets are $20/adult and 8/child (5-12.)
Stories at Sunset Dates
- Wednesday, July 31: Arrive for check-in and drive/walk to program location 6:15 – 6:30 PM. Program begins at 7:00 PM (sunset at 8:18 PM).
Wednesday, July 31st
Monday, July 8th
Guests must arrive for check-in and drive/walk to program location between 6:15-6:30 PM. Program begins at 7:00 PM and sunset is at 8:18 PM.
At this special program, which only occurs twice a guests will gather at the Great Kiva off the Mesa Village Trail as sunset approaches to listen to stories about Native American culture and history, told by Jicarilla Apache tribal member, Andulia Davis.
Storytelling is an important part of the Jicarilla tradition and is used to educate younger generations about the history of the nation and how it came to be. Andulia is a volunteer with CRIA and is also a substitute teacher in Dulce. Her father was a medicine man and her grandfather, Augustine Vigil, was one of five chiefs who went to Washington D.C. in the 1880s to secure reservation lands for Jicarilla Apache Nation.