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Chimney Rock National Monument to open for 2017 season

Durango Herald file

Chimney Rock National Monument, located at 3179 Highway 151 east of Durango, will open for the 2017 season on Monday, May 15.

Guided walking tours will be available at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. They involve a 2.5-hour hike along the ridge top to several Puebloan archaeological sites that date from 950 to 1125 A.D.

The audio kiva tour will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and provides recorded commentary with information about the structures and people who lived on site.

Tours are first-come, first-served and cost $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12 and are free for children younger than 5.

For more information and to view the 2017 events calendar, visit www.chimneyrockco.org.