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Tag: Sinagua Cliff Dwellers

  • Walnut Canyon National Monument

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    The grandeur of the Walnut Canyon cliff dwellings is hard to capture in a small photo. Hoping for a better look, we held tight to the railing and started down the dizzying 185-foot, 240-step pathway to reach the Island Trail. The “island” refers to the large rock and hill that stands behind it which jut…

  • Montezuma Castle National Monument

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    We took the day off hiking to explore several sites just a stones throw from our RV park. First stop: Montezuma Castle National Park where the cliffs hold the history of the Sinagua people, cliff dwellers who populated the area from 1100-1425. We thoroughly enjoyed the park, but were glad we arrived early. The relatively…