Navajo Nation
lies just west of the park, with numerous related attractions. If you happen to be there on a Friday, a Navajo rug auction at Crownpoint combines well with a visit to Chaco. Rug auctions are "usually ... but not always" on the third Friday of the month; check the Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association's web site (http://www.crownpointruga...) to be sure. Crownpoint rug auctions are a fascinating cultural study even if you're not in the market for a rug.
