The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) is a non-profit organization based in Pagosa Springs, CO, dedicated to promoting public education, interpretation, and stewardship of culture and history at Chimney Rock National Monument. CRIA operates under a Participating Agreement with the USDA Forest Service and relies on tour fees, donations, and grants to fund its interpretive program. With a mission to provide meaningful connections between the modern world and the ancestral Puebloans, CRIA offers guided tours, special events, and free programs for school children.
Chimney Rock National Monument, located in Southwestern Colorado, is an archaeological site that showcases the fascinating history of the Ancestral Puebloans. Spanning seven square miles, the site preserves 200 ancient homes and ceremonial buildings, including a Great Kiva, a Pit House, a Multi-Family Dwelling, and a Chacoan-style Great House Pueblo. Visitors can explore the site's primitive pathways and enjoy breathtaking views of Colorado and New Mexico from its highest point at 7,000 feet above sea level. Beginning in 2023, Chimney Rock implemented a fee system for access to the monument, allowing visitors to experience its unique beauty and cultural significance.
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