Cortez Colorado

View out from Balcony House, a 13th century cliff dwelling at Mesa Verde National Park

Dramatic skies over Hovenweep National Monument

Hovenweep National Monument rising up from the desert landscape

Casting a line into the Dolores River

Panorama of Cliff Palace

Scaling a rock face in Hawkins Preserve

A well-constructed Balcony House passageway at Mesa Verde National Park

Fresh, locally-grown salads

Starry skies over Hovenweep National Monument