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

"A Taos-based tour company that organized deluxe tented expeditions to the Chaco area, combining daytime archaeology with guided cultural-astronomy programming by specialist speakers. Offerings included glamping-style accommodations, lantern-lit communal meals (cedar-plank salmon among them), cacao welcome rituals, hands-on telescope viewing, and knowledgeable guides and lecturers who framed Chaco within both archaeological and celestial contexts; the operation emphasizes immersive, educational stargazing experiences rather than rough-and-ready camping alone." - 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