Mesa Verde by Henry
Mesa Verde is the most amazing place in Colorado. In fact, four states can be seen from one plateau! Cliff dwellings dot the surrounding mesas. The balcony house, a large cliff dwelling with two kivas, held six families in one structure. Each living quarters was equipped with a kitchen, a washroom, and a bedroom. Recently, over 600 cliff dwellings have been found and a large amount of artifacts. Mesa Verde is definitely a place you should visit.
Around 7:00 am, we arrived at Mesa Verde, perfect timing to photograph the rocky landscape. I slowly meandered to the welcome center for tickets, and amazingly, was not the first person in line. Not the first, second, or third, there were amusement park lines with adult enthusiasts talking to the ranger about the best vantage point and tour.
The park ranger recommended her personal favorite, a tour of the Balcony House cliff dwelling touched by the morning sun, and the Palace tour, a dwelling built in the 1200’s housing an entire village of inhabitants. Each had a uniqueness, the Balcony House with its tunnel and cliff ladders and the Palace with its seasoned and knowledgeable ranger guide, who walked us through time. Continuing his quest to engage in Pueblo knowledge, at the archeological museum, Henry became certified with the Ranger Guide program, a definite recommendation at every national park.
The park ranger recommended her personal favorite, a tour of the Balcony House cliff dwelling touched by the morning sun, and the Cliff Palace tour, a dwelling built in the 1200’s housing an entire village of inhabitants. Each had a uniqueness, the Balcony House with its tunnel and cliff ladders and the Palace with its seasoned and knowledgeable ranger guide, who walked us through time. Continuing his quest to engage in Pueblo knowledge, at the archeological museum, Henry became certified with the Junior Ranger Program, a definite recommendation at every national park.
All in all, it was one of the best memories of our vacation, and we even saw a bear!
A Mom and A Kid 
Amazing!!! Thanks for sharing. We read a little about Mesa Verde earlier this semester, and it’s so awesome that you got to visit.
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It’s amazing! So much fun that Henry wants to return! Highly recommended
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Oh how lucky to see that bear, and so close
He looked a little surprise to see you guys!
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amazing close, it ran right in front of our car! We hardly had time to photograph him, but in the end, got a great shot! And lasting memory!
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