How a Glamping Adventure Revealed the Secrets of New Mexico’s Chaco Canyon

"A prominent landmark within the Chaco complex crowned by a spiral petroglyph that revealed the so-called “sun dagger” phenomenon in 1977; at the summer solstice a dagger-shaped ray of sunlight crosses the spiral, functioning as a remarkably precise solar calendar and supporting interpretations of the butte as part of a celestial timekeeping system. The butte is also a focal point for dawn and dusk observations, offering striking views at sunrise and serving as a dramatic silhouette against dark-sky stargazing sessions." - Kevin West Kevin West Kevin West is a writer, food consultant, and “canning evangelist” (according to NPR). He’s the author of the cookbook “Saving the Season,” and his work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Martha Stewart Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines