tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post4533499239014744057..comments2024-02-20T04:46:57.226-08:00Comments on Metamorphosis Road: Exploring Mesa Verde National ParkMetamorphosis Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-78067413268425425212013-05-26T07:01:08.728-07:002013-05-26T07:01:08.728-07:00We have been to Mesa Verde many times over the yea...We have been to Mesa Verde many times over the years. The new visitors center is a great addition. Like you we have taken several ranger led tours and would recommend them for anyone visiting the park. This park along with Canyon de Chelly, Chaco Culture and many other Ancient Puebloan sites in the 4 corners area paint a fascinating picture of this era. Great pics!rjrvtravels.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17868013380718925096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-39109178633094838742013-05-25T19:48:22.105-07:002013-05-25T19:48:22.105-07:00The Anasazi Cultural Museum in Cortez was really g...The Anasazi Cultural Museum in Cortez was really good. We wished we had gone their first before visiting the rest of the area because it did such a good job of setting the stage and explaining what we were seeing. It's a really interesting area. Another place to which we need to return.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-82235537150711584882013-05-25T18:53:18.158-07:002013-05-25T18:53:18.158-07:00Just like Bryce and Zion, you'll have to deal ...Just like Bryce and Zion, you'll have to deal with some crowds at Mesa Verde. But it really didn't seem too bad the day we went. We may go back on Tues or Weds to hike the Whetherill Mesa which just opened for the season on Friday.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing you two!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-84332378002334631242013-05-25T18:51:39.087-07:002013-05-25T18:51:39.087-07:00Thanks for the Crested Butte tip!
Hans actually ...Thanks for the Crested Butte tip! <br /><br />Hans actually went to high school in Grand Junction and we have visited briefly in the past and done some Mtn biking in Fruita. We'll be doing some mtb biking around here before we leave...Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-2955806588255189022013-05-25T18:50:21.378-07:002013-05-25T18:50:21.378-07:00The detail was incredible in these sites and the r...The detail was incredible in these sites and the ranger pointed out to us when two side by side structures were built at different times and you could see the slight differences in masonry and quality. Very cool!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-16790080741770187412013-05-25T18:48:37.714-07:002013-05-25T18:48:37.714-07:00Guided tours are normally not our thing...but we w...Guided tours are normally not our thing...but we were glad we did it. Informative and controlled (no kids running all over the place, etc.)!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-89461448100401948982013-05-25T16:33:34.626-07:002013-05-25T16:33:34.626-07:00I am really torn about whether we need to visit or...I am really torn about whether we need to visit or not!!! We have been to several ruins here but NOTHING to that scale. I may need to visit Mesa Verde. Your pictures are wonderful and truly capture the full flavor. <br /><br />Enjoy!! See you in a few days! We arrive on Monday in Durango!!!John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-88958757301439323412013-05-25T16:17:05.702-07:002013-05-25T16:17:05.702-07:00We have yet to visit Mesa Verde NP. Last November ...We have yet to visit Mesa Verde NP. Last November we had planned to stop but all the campgrounds in the area were closed and a snow storm was approaching so we drove past and high tailed it to Goosenecks SP, Utah. When you're in Gunnison be sure to explore the backcountry north of Crested Butte. One of my fav's. Great photos. FYI....you might consider a visit to Grand Junction. Hans would love the bike trails.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-39064489343585245552013-05-25T14:16:33.007-07:002013-05-25T14:16:33.007-07:00Such craftsmen... the quality of those dwellings b...Such craftsmen... the quality of those dwellings belies the time period in which they were built. Then again, there are those pyramids in Egypt. Nice shots!<br />Box Canyon MarkBox Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-34934581699960247942013-05-25T11:23:03.107-07:002013-05-25T11:23:03.107-07:00This is the kind of place I imagine seeing when I ...This is the kind of place I imagine seeing when I think of cliff dwellings. It's amazing how well these dwellings have held up. I wonder if it's because most of the visits are guided tours. We will definitely put this park on our growing list of places to explore next year. Big EZ Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042182363320148353noreply@blogger.com