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SUMMARY:Moonlight Melodies Program
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\n\n\n\nThe Moonlight Melody program takes place in the amphitheater area\, with an amazing view of the pinnacles above. The program will begin with a relaxing walk up the 1/4-mile nature trail above the amphitheater\, providing an experience of the natural environment along with beautiful views of the pinnacles.\nUpon returning to the amphitheater\, the program resumes with an informative lecture on topics specific to the Chimney Rock site such as a discussion of the ancestral Puebloan culture\, archaeoastronomy theories\, the Major Lunar Standstill\, area geology\, etc.   As the moonlight increases and evening falls\, you will be treated to the haunting melodies of a native American flute played by our own Charles Martinez. Gaze in wonder as the moon rises as it did over 1000 years ago when the ancestral Puebloans called Chimney Rock home. \nDetails:\nThis program lasts approximately 2.5 hours including check-in\, trail walk\, lecture and moon rise musical performance. This program is recommended for ages 4 and up. Guests must enter through the Hwy 151 entry gate during check-in period stated below; the gate will be locked at the end of that time. Tickets are $16.00 (age 13 and up) and $8.00 (ages 5-12) plus a booking fee and are non-refundable and non-transferrable. In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather\, rain checks will be available.  Reservations strongly recommended. Limited space. Walk-ins on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \n\n\n\nGuests must enter through the Hwy 151 entry gate during the check-in period stated below; the gate will be locked at the end of that time. Tickets are $20 plus a booking fee and are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather\, rain checks will be available. For details\, please call the Visitor Cabin (970-883-5359) 9:00 – 4:30 Mountain Time (May15-Sept.30.) \n\n\n\n\nArrive for check-in & drive-plus-hike to program location at 6:45pm.\nProgram begins at 7:15pm.\n\nTICKETS:\n\n$16/adult and & $8/child (ages (5-12) and are considered a non-refundable donation.\nA booking fee applies to each ticket purchased online or through the call center.\n\nBOOK NOW\n 
URL:https://www.chimneyrockco.org/event/moonlight-melodies-program/2022-06-12/
LOCATION:Chimney Rock National Monument\, 3179 CO-151\, Chimney Rock\, CO\, 811212\, United States
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SUMMARY:Night Sky: Our Solar System
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM DETAILS\n\n\n\nThis program is timed for when the moon is wonderfully visible in the early night sky. That makes it so we can enjoy the moon and several planets along with some deep sky objects that are beyond our galaxy that we can see with the telescopes. We hope you will appreciate how rare this opportunity is and how fortunate you are to experience it. Treasure it\, along with experiencing an area where the ancient people actually lived and daily and nightly walked around.  There are three parts to our program starting with a live brief history of Chimney Rock\, followed by a video presentation about the ancient people and explaining why astronomy was such an important part of their lives. The third part of the program is a recorded power point presentation that gives understanding of our solar system. There will also be interesting details about our moon. \nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO\nEveryone bring your questions\, fold up chairs\, a flashlight\, blankets or pillows to the Hura Dura\, or paved viewing and seating area. . Remember that at this altitude the nights begin to cool rapidly after sunset\, so an appropriate jacket and sweater will enable you to remain comfortable while you enjoy the majesty of the night sky at Chimney Rock. Guests must enter through the Hwy 151 entry gate during the check-in period stated below; the gate will be locked at the end of that time. \nPROGRAM DATES/TIMES\n\n8/25: Check-in: 6:45 – 7:00 PM Program: 8:15 PM\n9/22: Check-in: 6:15 – 6:30 PM Program: 7:45 PM\n\n\n\n\n  \nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.chimneyrockco.org/event/night-sky-our-solar-system-7/2022-06-03/
LOCATION:Chimney Rock National Monument\, 3179 CO-151\, Chimney Rock\, CO\, 811212\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220419T190000
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SUMMARY:CRIA Lecture Series Begins with Ron Sutcliffe: “Lunar Phases through the Pinnacles”
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 19th \nAs the only natural indicator in the world for the Major Lunar Standstill (MLS)\, the twin sandstone spires at Chimney Rock National Monument create a narrow window of sky where the moon can be seen rising between the two pillars from very specific locations atop the ridge every 18.6 years. In preparation for the MLS rise-through-the-spires events and the MLS Special Programs to come in fall 2023\, CRIA volunteers have been diligently performing celestial surveys which indicate the observational cycle of the MLS event has begun.  The star Elnath heralds the beginning of the three-year cycle and will also rise between the spires as a precursor to these events. \nChimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) invites the public to learn about the Major Lunar Standstill (MLS) and the practice of naked eye astronomy at the CRIA Lecture Series on Tuesday\, April 19th.  The lecture will take place at 7:00 PM at the Methodist Church located at 434 Lewis Street in Pagosa Springs. Join us as author and CRIA volunteer Ron Sutcliffe discusses “Lunar Phases through the Pinnacles.” Ron Sutcliffe is the author of Moon Tracks\, a guide to understanding the observed patterns of the sun and moon and how those patterns may have been employed by ancient astronomers\, especially those of Chimney Rock. \nGuests at this Lecture will learn about the MLS astronomical event and what was viewed at Chimney Rock a thousand years ago by ancient Puebloans.  The presentation will also offer a show and tell of the photography taken at public programs during the last MLS 3-year season (2004-2007.) If weather permits\, guests will have the opportunity to gather outside to view Elnath in the constellation Taurus while participating in a discussion about the indications for the MLS by learning how the stars are surveyed through naked eye astronomy. \nChimney Rock National Monument will open for the 2022 season on Sunday\, May 15th. CRIA sponsors special events at Chimney Rock including the Night Sky Programs\, Full Moon Program\, Sunrise Programs\, Geology Program\, Birding at Chimney Rock\, Flora of Chimney Rock Mysteries of Chimney Rock Tours and the always fun and FREE Life at Chimney Rock Festival. \nCRIA’s free Lecture Series offers several opportunities each year for the public and CRIA volunteers to enjoy a speaker whose topic typically relates to southwest archaeology\, archaeoastronomy and/or Chacoan culture. \nCRIA is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers interpretive programs at Chimney Rock National Monument in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and the San Juan National Forest.  For more information see the CRIA website at www.chimneyrockco.org  or call (970) 731-7133. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.chimneyrockco.org/event/cria-lecture-series-begins-with-ron-sutcliffe-lunar-phases-through-the-pinnacles/
LOCATION:434 Lewis Street
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SUMMARY:Mysteries of Chimney Rock Tour
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM DETAILS\nThis engaging two-hour early-morning tour is led by a trained Chimney Rock Interpretive Association tour guide.  The tour will spotlight a number of general topics aimed at interpreting the history and significance of Chimney Rock and the ancestral Puebloans who inhabited the area over a thousand years ago.  You will learn about the connection of Chimney Rock to the greater Chaco Culture\, the significance of the mesa-top Great House\, and the day-to-day lives of the inhabitants of Chimney Rock.  You will walk both the Mesa Village and Great House Pueblo Trails\, learning about the structures along each trail\, including their significance and uses. You will be treated to the stunning views of the surrounding countryside and asked to imagine what it must have been like for the people who once called Chimney Rock their home.  The tours will be conducted in the quiet off-hours of the Monument.  Bring your curiosity\, camera\, sturdy shoes and water. \nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO\nThese are reservations-only programs. Making a reservation through the call center or website is the only way to guarantee a spot on this tour.  Most programs are at full capacity prior to the event but we will accommodate walk-ins if space is available. Booking fees do not apply to walk-ins.  In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather\, rain checks will be available.  For details\, please call the Visitor Cabin (970-883-5359) 9:00 – 4:00 Mountain Time. \nOctober 2:\n\nArrive for check-in 7:15-7:30AM.\nTour departs the Visitor Cabin at 7:30AM and ends at 9:45AM.\n\nTICKETS:\n\n$16.00/adult and $8.00/child (5-12)\nConsidered a non-refundable donation.\nA booking fee applies to each ticket purchased online or through the call center.\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.chimneyrockco.org/event/mysteries-of-chimney-rock-tour-20/
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SUMMARY:Birding at Chimney Rock Tour
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM DETAILS\nThis program\, presented in partnership with the local chapter of the Audubon Society\, is a wonderful opportunity to observe and learn about birds native to the Chimney Rock area. Experienced Audubon birders will lead and assist the group\, walking nature trails in the lower area of CRNM  (no archaeological sites are included on this tour). This program takes place off-trail\, on uneven ground\, with some mild up and down walking.  Exact location will vary.  Please bring our own binoculars if you have them. \nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO\nMaking a reservation through the call center or website is the only way to guarantee a spot on this tour.  In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather\, rain checks will be available.  For details\, please call the Visitor Cabin (970-883-5359) 9:00 – 4:00 Mountain Time. \nSaturday\, September 25:  \n\nArrive for check-in 7:45am-8:00am.\nProgram is from 8:00am- 10:00am.\n\nTICKETS:\n\n$16.00/adult and $8.00/child (5-12)\nConsidered a non-refundable donation.\nA booking fee applies to each ticket purchased online or through the call center.\n\nReservations strongly recommended. Limited space. Walk-ins on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.chimneyrockco.org/event/birding-at-chimney-rock-tour/
LOCATION:Chimney Rock Visitor Cabin\, CO\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210623T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210623T220000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Program
DESCRIPTION:Each month during the summer\, volunteers light the trail to the mesa top for a full moon program before the twin spires. A speaker tells the story of the people and their likely relationship with the moon\, sun\, and stars. Watch the full moon rise over the eastern mountain peaks to the music of a Native American flute. You’ll be torn between looking West to see the spectacular sunset or focusing on the eastern mountain range to see the first sliver of moon. \nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO\nOn the way to the Great House Pueblo for the program\, the trail rises 200 feet in elevation over one third mile (one way). The trail is unimproved and includes a steep\, rocky section. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring a flashlight and water.  All other food and beverages are banned from the mesa top outside of your vehicle. \nThis is a reservations-only program\, recommended for children age 8 and up. Programs often sell out.  Making a reservation through the call center or website is the only way to guarantee a spot on this tour. Programs can reach full capacity prior to  the event but we will accommodate walk-ins if space is available. Booking fees do not apply to walk-ins. \nWEDNESDAY\, JUNE 23RD:\n\nArrive for check-in & drive-plus-hike to program location between 7:00pm – 7:15pm.\nProgram begins at 8:15pm.\nFull Moon Program is approximately 2.5 hours long.\n\nTICKETS:\n\n$20.00 and are considered a non-refundable donation.\nA booking fee applies to each ticket purchased online or through the call center.\n\nBOOK NOW\n 
URL:https://www.chimneyrockco.org/event/full-moon-program/
LOCATION:Chimney Rock Visitor Cabin\, CO\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210620T043000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210620T064500
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Sunrise Tour
DESCRIPTION:Welcome summer and fall at Chimney Rock National Monument! Experience the sunrise from the Chacoan Great House and learn why these events were important to the ancient ones. With a 360-degree vantage point and the hush of early morning in the wilderness\, the sunrise from the Great House is a marvelous experience for the eyes and the spirit. \nPROGRAM DETAILS\nFollowing the sunrise\, depart the Great House on your own or join your guide for an interpreted hike with fascinating information about the importance this location is thought to have had for the people who lived here a thousand years ago.  Bring a flashlight/headlamp as well as a light jacket and your camera if you’d like.  The hike up to the Great House occurs in the half-light and coolness of pre-dawn. The ¼-mile trail is rough\, steep and rocky in places\, and has sheer drop-offs alongside\, so we encourage you to pack your equipment on your back. \nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO\nGuests must enter the Hwy 151 entry gate during the check-in period below; the gate will be locked at the end of this time. These are reservations-only programs\, not suitable for children under 8. The fee is $16.00/adult and $8/child (ages 5-12) and is considered a non-refundable donation. A booking fee applies to each ticket purchased online or through the call center. Making a reservation through the call center or website is the only way to guarantee a spot on this tour.  Most programs are at full capacity prior to the event but we will accommodate walk-ins if space is available. Booking fees do not apply to walk-ins.  In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather\, rain checks will be available. For details\, please call the Visitor Cabin (970-883-5359) 9:00 to 4:00 Mountain Time. \nReservations strongly recommended. Limited space. Walk-ins on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \n\nJune 20\n\nArrive for check-in 4:30am-4:45am. (Gate will be locked at 4:45am.)\n\n Program begins at 4:45am and ends at 6:45am.  \nSunrise is at approximately 5:48am.\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.chimneyrockco.org/event/summer-solstice-sunrise-tour-2/
LOCATION:Chimney Rock Visitor Cabin\, CO\, United States
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SUMMARY:Birding at Chimney Rock Tour
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM DETAILS\nThis program\, presented in partnership with the local chapter of the Audubon Society\, is a wonderful opportunity to observe and learn about birds native to the Chimney Rock area. Experienced Audubon birders will lead and assist the group\, walking nature trails in the lower area of CRNM  (no archaeological sites are included on this tour). This program takes place off-trail\, on uneven ground\, with some mild up and down walking.  Exact location will vary.  Please bring our own binoculars if you have them. \nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO\nMaking a reservation through the call center or website is the only way to guarantee a spot on this tour.  In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather\, rain checks will be available.  For details\, please call the Visitor Cabin (970-883-5359) 9:00 – 4:00 Mountain Time. \nSaturday\, June 19:  \n\nArrive for check-in 7:45am-8:00am.\nProgram is from 8:00am- 10:00am.\n\nTICKETS:\n\n$16.00/adult and $8.00/child (5-12)\nConsidered a non-refundable donation.\nA booking fee applies to each ticket purchased online or through the call center.\n\nReservations strongly recommended. Limited space. Walk-ins on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.chimneyrockco.org/event/birding-at-chimney-rock-tour-4/
LOCATION:Chimney Rock Visitor Cabin\, CO\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Sunrise Tour
DESCRIPTION:Welcome summer and fall at Chimney Rock National Monument! Experience the sunrise from the Chacoan Great House and learn why these events were important to the ancient ones. With a 360-degree vantage point and the hush of early morning in the wilderness\, the sunrise from the Great House is a marvelous experience for the eyes and the spirit. \nPROGRAM DETAILS\nFollowing the sunrise\, depart the Great House on your own or join your guide for an interpreted hike with fascinating information about the importance this location is thought to have had for the people who lived here a thousand years ago.  Bring a flashlight/headlamp as well as a light jacket and your camera if you’d like.  The hike up to the Great House occurs in the half-light and coolness of pre-dawn. The ¼-mile trail is rough\, steep and rocky in places\, and has sheer drop-offs alongside\, so we encourage you to pack your equipment on your back. \nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO\nGuests must enter the Hwy 151 entry gate during the check-in period below; the gate will be locked at the end of this time. These are reservations-only programs\, not suitable for children under 8. The fee is $16.00/adult and $8/child (ages 5-12) and is considered a non-refundable donation. A booking fee applies to each ticket purchased online or through the call center. Making a reservation through the call center or website is the only way to guarantee a spot on this tour.  Most programs are at full capacity prior to the event but we will accommodate walk-ins if space is available. Booking fees do not apply to walk-ins.  In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather\, rain checks will be available. For details\, please call the Visitor Cabin (970-883-5359) 9:00 to 4:00 Mountain Time. \nReservations strongly recommended. Limited space. Walk-ins on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \n\nJune 19\nArrive for check-in 4:30am-4:45am. (Gate will be locked at 4:45am.)\n\n Program begins at 4:45am and ends at 6:45am.  \nSunrise is at approximately 5:48am. \n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.chimneyrockco.org/event/summer-solstice-sunrise-tour/
LOCATION:Chimney Rock Visitor Cabin\, CO\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210618T191500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210618T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T220925
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SUMMARY:Night Sky: Our Solar System
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM DETAILS\nThe Night Sky Programs at Chimney Rock National Monument offer two different opportunities to observe the stars where the ancient Puebloans did 1\,000 years ago; The Stars & Galaxies Program and the Our Solar System Program. \nThe Our Solar System Program is is timed for when the moon is visible but not fully illuminated; we can enjoy the night sky unimpeded by artificial lighting or the brightness of a full moon\, and see many of the brighter objects that are visible.  The moon is especially enjoyable to view through a telescope because features near the terminator (the boundary between the lit and unlit portions of the moon) stand out in particularly high contrast and are easy to discern. \nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO\nFor both programs\, the Hwy 151 Entry Gate will open an hour before sunset for check-in and and instructions for the evening’s event. Guests will proceed to the Amphitheater for the first part of the program\, an introductory talk including topics such as how the ancient people who periodically inhabited the site used the unique landscape of the Chimney Rock area to view the sky\, and what special astronomical events they might have seen. \nAll Night Sky programs are designed to include telescope viewing by attendees\, and we hope restrictions will be lifted in 2021 to allow this activity. But\, since the virus can be spread by moisture of the eye contacting a telescope eye-piece\, we may need to omit this activity for the safety of all.  Also\, weather conditions occasionally prevent telescope viewing. \nIf telescope viewing is planned\, you’ll then drive to the High Mesa parking lot\, where volunteers await with telescopes.  At the viewing area\, each telescope will focus on a different feature and volunteers will change that focus periodically during the viewing time.  Viewing is scheduled to continue until about one hour after maximum darkness.  Guests may depart from the viewing are whenever they choose. \nIf we are not ale to use the telescopes\, expert volunteers will give an expanded talk about how the ancient people who periodically inhabited the site used the unique landscape of the Chimney Rock area to view the sky\, what special astronomical events they might have seen or other topics relevant to this special place.  Bring your questions! \nRemember that at this altitude the nights begin to cool rapidly after sunset\, so an appropriate jacket or sweater will enable you to remain comfortable while you enjoy the majesty of the night sky at Chimney Rock.  This program is perfect for young families and those with limited mobility. \nGuests must enter through the Hwy 151 entry gate during the check-in period stated below; the gate will be locked at the end of that time. Tickets are $16.00 (adults) and $8.00 (children 5-12) plus booking fee\, and are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather\, rain checks will be available. For details\, please call the Visitor Cabin (970-883-5359) 9:00 – 4:00 Mountain Time. \nReservations strongly recommended. Limited space. Walk-ins on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nFRIDAY\, JUNE 18: \n\nArrive for check-in 7:15-7:45pm.\nProgram begins at 8:00pm and ends at 10:00pm.\n\nTICKETS:\n\n$16.00/adult and $8.00/child (5-12)\nConsidered a non-refundable donation.\nA booking fee applies to each ticket purchased online or through the call center.\n\nReservations strongly recommended. Limited space. Walk-ins on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.chimneyrockco.org/event/night-sky-our-solar-system/
LOCATION:Chimney Rock Visitor Cabin\, CO\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200903T074500
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SUMMARY:Wildlife of Chimney Rock Tour
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM DETAILS\nSouthwest Colorado and the Chimney Rock area have a rich source of wildlife.  Animals live here and travel through the area on their annual migrations.  Why do animals choose to use this area and what makes it so important to them? \nSeveral species of raptors nest in the Chimney Rock area.  What species are these and where do they nest?   Lynx once roamed the surrounding wilderness.  Can you still find lynx in Colorado and if so\, why or why not?  The last grizzly bears in Colorado where killed within sight of Chimney Rock.  The last grizzly succumbed in a battle of life and death between one man and the bear.  What happened\, and was she the last? \nIf these questions arouse a desire to learn more\, join us on the 1 1/2 hour tour.  Stories will be recounted that provide answers to these questions and other narratives of wildlife explored.  We’ll travel through some of these animals’ habitats and learn more about what animals need to survive.  Bring binoculars in the event that we’re lucky enough to see some of these fascinating creatures. \nThe tour will include the Great House and requires negotiation of a steep\, rough trail with exposure to heights and drop-offs.  Binoculars encouraged but not required. \nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO\nMaking a reservation through the call center or website is the only way to guarantee a spot on this tour.  In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather\, rain checks will be available.  For details\, please call the Visitor Cabin (970-883-5359) 9:00 – 4:00 Mountain Time. \n\nSeptember 3: Arrive for check-in 7:45am. Program is from 8:00am-9:30am.\n\nTICKETS:\n\n$16.00/adult and $8.00/child (5-12)\nConsidered a non-refundable donation.\nA booking fee applies to each ticket purchased online or through the call center.\n\nReservations strongly recommended. Limited space. Walk-ins on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.chimneyrockco.org/event/wildlife-of-chimney-rock-tour/
LOCATION:Chimney Rock Visitor Cabin\, CO\, United States
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