May 22-23, 2017 – Mesa Verde National Park

This park was created in 1906 to preserve the archeological heritage of the Ancestral Pueblo people’s cliff dwellings.  Hiking trails are minimal and most dwellings can be viewed from lookout points.  However, there are tours of some cliff dwellings conducted by park rangers. 

Balcony House – open to ranger-guided hikes only.  Hike included climbing 2 long ladders, squeezing thru tight corridors and crawling through a small tunnel.