This museum is very well done, with displays on Native American culture, mining history and…read morerailroad history. My favorite was the video on the Navajo Code Talkers. They were Marines in WWII, who used the Navajo language to provide instant battlefield communication that was a secret code that didn't have to be deciphered. This was particularly useful on Iwo Jima and in other crucial battles in the Pacific. It significantly increased the effectiveness of the Marine Corps, and saved a lot of American lives.

Hidden gem in Gallup. There is a small museum upstairs that showcases the Navajo culture as well…read moreas local pueblos. There is a small café (Angela's Café) that has yummy food. The restaurant is only open during the week, but the museum upstairs is pretty cool.

Other than an informative exhibit on the Navajo Livestock Reduction program in the 1930's, the…read moremuseum collection is disappointingly limited. It's worthwhile stopping by for a quick visit if you are in the area. I won't consider the museum a destination however.

As a Dine, I was humbled and inspired to see all the history carefully curated in this sacred…read moreplace. I walked away being very proud of my heritage and strengthened knowing I come from such proud and resilient people.

Very educational, we were especially impressed that Route it's history was not white washed. The…read moreRex Museum's staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. Not your usua Route 66 Museum. Enjoyable time spent in the Rex Museum.

Why was my review pulled ? This place is nothing more (At best) than a bad joke…read more Went there and we have an 8 pound certified service dog and the guy behind the counter said that our dog is not a service dog because he knows what a real service dog is. We had all of his paper work for times like this and he refused to look at them. I informed him its a federal law that he cant refuse entry ... He said he didn't care. What the, ? From what little I saw the place looks like a very run down 2nd hand store ( I didn't look in the back so im going off first impressions from the front ) Don't waste your time here.

This was a great stop for us. The museum is informative about the Zuni heritage but what was…read moreparticularly good was the man who ran it. He is really good at fielding questions so ask questions, it adds so much. The Visitors Center and the Aviary for rehabbing Eagles were also terrific. We were lucky enough to be there on a day when they had one of their seasonal ceremonial dances. These are not scheduled or published events, but are part of their heritage still practiced. We were permitted to observe (no photography allowed). The people were friendly and hospitable, well worth the visit. We planned to see the museum in the morning and keep driving, but we ended up staying the night at a B&B (The Inn at Halona). What a good stop.

for a museum located in the heart of the village. This small yet awesome jewel is a place to visit…read morewhen in Zuni. Even as a living member of the community, I can say this place has it all. Artifacts dating back to the times of Onate and Cornado's exploration of the Zuni lands around Hawikku. The staff is knowledgeable of the artifacts in the place and the stories that accompany each item. Stop by and learn about our great people through Mr. Quam's talks of the migration/emergence of Zuni people or check out the murals by Getty Epaloose and Zuni tribal members.

Wonderful park with a 2 mile scenic scenic loop trail taking you by inscriptions in the rock dating…read moreback to the 1800's.

El Morro is an unexpected and therefore under visited national park site. Because of this, it is…read moreeven more worth the visit. Well off the modern beaten path, it was much less so over 150 years ago. Travelers of all kinds "pasó por aqui" (passed through here), leaving inscriptions on the rock face while seeking refuge from the harsh desert environment. The water pool oasis at the base of the jutting rock face fills only from precipitation and never dries. It's been a waypoint for at least a millennium. If you are less inclined to the post-colonial history, you'll still be happy to visit here. Pueblo dwelling walls of stone still remain just beside the Headland/Mesa Top Trail that takes you up to the top of this landmark for a high view over the surrounding plains and even down into the so-called Box Canyon. The original carvings in the sandstone predate settlers as petroglyphs featuring animals that once roamed here. The visitor center is very informative with friendly staff, a small museum, and a short film about site history. Naturally, a gift shop seals the deal with plenty of gifts and books to send or carry back home. With no fee entry, it's absolutely worth a step off the beaten path to "pass through here".

Hubbell's in Ganado has been selling goods and trading Native American Art since 1878. You can…read morevisit the visitor center which gives additional context about the trading post and how it fit into the community, as well as the actual trading post itself. There was a wide variety of things being sold, from Navajo rugs (all handmade! With prices to match) to frozen mutton. Just entering the trading post felt like a step back into time, with squeaky wood floors and waist high counters. You can also ask the NPS ranger for guided peeks and tours into the Hubbell family home, depending on how busy it is. It's furnished as it was by the Hubbell family. They recreated the rugs that line the floor as the original ones were in poor condition. Knowing how much those rugs cost, the rugs on the floor are probably tens of thousands of dollars! I also wandered the grounds, but was too scared to interact with the animals. Well worth a quick stop if you're in the area.

I have been to almost all of the national parks and monuments in Arizona. This was one site that I…read morethought I would never see because I have never been to this area. But recently, I found myself passing through Ganado a lot and decided to stop by one day. There is a lot of history here. Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is the location the oldest continuously operated trading post on the Navajo Nation. Today, you can visit the visitor center and learn about the history of this place and visit the trading post and park store where you can purchase arts and crafts along with grocery items and souvenirs.

What a cool park!…read more We have a lifetime parks pass, so it's been great to be able to explore when we can. We spent about 1/2 day here - drove to many of the overlooks for some very cool views. Followed someone recommendation to hike the Blue Mesa and truly felt like we were walking on the moon. Very cool colors and petrified logs lying around. It's about a mile; so quite a short hike but you are 'up close and personal' with nature. Take the time to walk thru the museum at the Inn (there's also clean restrooms here and an ice cream shop). They've done a great job preserving the original furniture and such. The parking lots at many of the stops had several spots for RV's and could accommodate towing as well. Clean restrooms thru out the park too A tip would be to hike in the morning as the afternoons can get pretty toasty and windy

I am a big fan of national parks and am also a big fan of keeping them fully budgeted and staffed…read more If you have ever been to a national park, you know that they get a ton of visitors from other countries. These foreign folks love our national parks for good reason. Americans should also appreciate them. Now, this is probably not one of the "must do" national parks. It is not a Yosemite or a Yellowstone. There is no camping here and much of the park is entirely experienced by driving around in your car. There are a few hiking spots, some better than others. There are two entrances and there is only one road between them. It is impossible to get lost, although there are a few turnoffs. You drive from one entrance to the other and then you are done. Apparently, some people drive through the park, never leave their car, and spend about an hour in total here. It seems crazy to me to visit a national park in one hour and I do not recommend it. Do one or more of the hikes. Get out and experience a few of the overlooks. The Blue Mesa portion of the park is incredible. That was probably the highlight of the park for me. The color of the hills is just surreal. It is like you landed on Mars. You will, of course, see petrified (or "fossilized") wood here. It is multi-colored beautiful stuff. The visitor center on the north end is much better than the one at the south end. There is a cafe at the north visitor center, better souvenirs, and also the Painted Desert Inn where you can experience a bit of history from about a 100 years ago. Spend some time here whether you are just entering the park or leaving it. I would plan on spending about three or four hours here, especially if you do at least one good hike and stop at most of the overlooks. If you did all the hikes and all the overlooks and bring a lunch (there are no picnic or lunch areas, by the way), you could probably spend the entire day here. Half a day, including one long hike, was fine for us and I feel like we saw all of the highlights. I hate to give any area of land less than 5 stars through no fault of its own but this is not one of the more spectacular national parks in the country. But if you are in the area, it is worth a visit.

Its a perfect place to make a quick top, get a stamp for your Route 66 Passport, learn some cool…read morethings about mining in New Mexico and continue on your Route 66 journey. The employees were friendly and the site was set up nicely so you could spend as much or as little time as you want. We're glad we stopped in.

My dad says, "They did a respectable job of recreating a mine and how it would have been." All 3 of…read moreus agreed we liked that they gave real miner spoken testimonials for each part, along with the written board displays. That gave a very nice and accessible choice of experience. They also had a lot of pottery artifacts on display. Additionally, the restrooms were clean and desk staff was kind.