I don't know how many times over the years we've driven by this location. Early on I'm sure it wasn't marked. Later we have a recollection of seeing the small sign, but perhaps we assumed it was some historic cabin in the woods. We don't usually associate ancient pueblos with the tree covered slopes around Flagstaff. But ... on this occasion we had some time in the late afternoon and drove the short distance from our campground to investigate.

3:58 p.m.
The site is nestled in the tall pines right off of Highway 89, just north of Flagstaff. There is a small sign making note of the location. The site is still being excavated, and signs of a summer camp and work facilities are all around. There are excavation pits and trenches at various stages of work, many with tarps thrown over them, obviously to secure them for future work.

Some of the pueblo rooms have been reconstructed to demonstrate their relationship to one another. At least you can easily see the floor plan of many of the dwellings. There are many piles of rocks still around and many rooms have not yet been excavated.

There is no charge for visiting the small site. It’s an interesting stop, if for nothing else, to see how the archaeologists do their work. There is a printed guide available near the entrance just off of the large parking area.