At Four Corners.
Multi-state Twister.
Alex practicing his yoga.
At Mesa Verde.
The Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling.
Lake Powell.
Lone Rock.
We woke early, I took another shower (I can't help myself) and we drove about thirty minutes to the only place in the United States where four states meet at one point. The Four Corners are actually on Navajo land, so it costs $3 per person to visit. We clicked a few, then drove to Mesa Verde in southwestern Colorado.
The road to Mesa Verde was the most treacherous. It was 26 degrees outside and the road was covered with snow and ice in spots. It took us 40 minutes to drive 20 miles. We visited the museum, watched an orientation video, walked to the Spruce Tree House and completed the Junior Ranger program. At the cliff dwelling, Asher and Alex loved going down a wooden ladder that descended into a ceremonial room called a kiva. (I think they just liked the ladder.)
After Mesa Verde, we retraced our route back through Bluff and down through Monument Valley into northern Arizona. We visited the Navajo National Monument near Kayenta and hike along the one-mile Sandals Trail to an overlook of the Betatkin ruin. It was a neat little site, that I'd like to return to in the future.
We then drove to Page, Arizona and camped along the shore at Lake Powell. The monolithic sandstone cliffs and the soft sand beckoned to the boys to come out and play. Asher and Alex had a good time running along the beach. We fell asleep in the car, with a full view of a nearly full moon. We only had one day left - tomorrow would be our last day of adventure.
The road to Mesa Verde was the most treacherous. It was 26 degrees outside and the road was covered with snow and ice in spots. It took us 40 minutes to drive 20 miles. We visited the museum, watched an orientation video, walked to the Spruce Tree House and completed the Junior Ranger program. At the cliff dwelling, Asher and Alex loved going down a wooden ladder that descended into a ceremonial room called a kiva. (I think they just liked the ladder.)
After Mesa Verde, we retraced our route back through Bluff and down through Monument Valley into northern Arizona. We visited the Navajo National Monument near Kayenta and hike along the one-mile Sandals Trail to an overlook of the Betatkin ruin. It was a neat little site, that I'd like to return to in the future.
We then drove to Page, Arizona and camped along the shore at Lake Powell. The monolithic sandstone cliffs and the soft sand beckoned to the boys to come out and play. Asher and Alex had a good time running along the beach. We fell asleep in the car, with a full view of a nearly full moon. We only had one day left - tomorrow would be our last day of adventure.
4 comments:
Andy you look like a curious little cat ready to pounce.
Is Alex doing the down ward Dog?
I have always wanted to go to Mesa Verde . that looks so fun.
Loved all of your pictures! How do you find out about all of these places!?? You are well traveled, indeed!
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