Hubbell Trading Post Page Update Boosts Tourism, Support for Navajo Art

The National Park Service revised its online information for Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site on April 30, 2025, sharpening public access to one of Apache County's oldest cultural attractions. Established in 1878, the Hubbell Trading Post preserves the original trading post, the Hubbell family home, a hogan and farm, and the long running trading tradition on the Navajo Nation. The updated page lists maps, alerts, program schedules, and practical visiting information, and it extends an invitation to visitors to "step inside the Trading Post."

At the top of the update are visitor facing details that matter to residents and regional operators. The site highlights ranger led programs and demonstrations, and it describes opportunities to view and purchase Navajo rugs, jewelry and Native art made by local artists. The page also notes a semiannual auction and other programs that help connect artisans with collectors, a link between cultural stewardship and income for artists who live in Ganado, Chinle, and surrounding parts of Apache County.

Local economic implications are immediate and practical. Clear schedules and maps reduce friction for day trip and overnight visitors planning routes through the Navajo Nation, which can increase foot traffic to the trading post and nearby businesses. Sales of art and textiles at the trading post represent a direct channel to buyers, and expanded program information can boost attendance at demonstrations and educational programs that sustain long term interest in Navajo craft traditions.

The update reinforces federal stewardship of a site that serves both as a museum and as an active marketplace. For households, educators, and small businesses in Apache County the page simplifies planning for field trips, cultural learning, and tourism partnerships. Those seeking further details or planning a visit can contact Hubbell Trading Post NHS by mail at P.O. Box 150, Ganado, AZ 86505, or by phone at 928 755 3475. The National Park Service information now provides a clearer public gateway to a site that links cultural preservation with local economic activity.