The Friends of Chaco is a non-profit corporation formed to support and assist Chaco Culture NHP in preserving and protecting the Park's resources, and contribute to research, interpretation and enjoyment of the park.
You can learn more about Friends of Chaco and join them in their support of Chaco by visiting their website at www.friendofchaco.org.
Did You Know?
The earliest map of the Chaco region was drawn in 1776 by Spanish cartographer
Bernardo de Miera y Pacheco. The map identified Chaco Canyon area as "Chaca."
"Chaca" is believed to be the origin of both "Chacra" (a nearby mesa) and "Chaco."
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