• Colorado: Mesa Verde National Park

    June 25, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F

    When we first began planning the trip, we knew we wanted to spend an extended time in the Ridgway, CO-area and beyond that we didn't really know where else we'd be going. After looking at the National Parks' map and realizing how close we'd be to Mesa Verde, it was a no brainer to make a stop at this place I'd always been interested in since elementary school.

    We snagged passes to a Ranger-led tour of the Long House. It was fascinating to be in these ruins and to learn more about the Ancient Pluebloans.

    The most special moment was an unexpected one -- as our ranger was sharing more info about the people who had lived in the Long House, we suddenly heard music. For a few minutes I couldn't figure out where it was coming from, then finally spotted Ranger Bonnie playing the pan flute down in the plaza area of the Long House. It was such a special moment.

    We wrapped up the morning with a stop at the Visitor's Center then headed to our next stop: Moab, Utah.
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