But they did. On Mesa Verde. Kathy and I were returning from an evening walk after dinner. We noticed a pack of wild horses grazing just to the right of the walkway--the Indians who own them willingly allow them to roam so they can feed on the grassy mesas. The leader saw us, moved over to the walkway, all the time watching us, and then was joined by the others. Seemed territorial--and much bigger, stronger, and faster than we are. We backed down the walkway, then walked on the roadway to the left passing them as they continued to graze. We could then watch the setting sun as we made our way beyond the horses to our room.
Impressive Geological Sites
Spires in Monument Valley--some can be seen in old John Wayne movies. Those are full size cars--not toys--on the trail!
Geysers, hot springs, paint pots (mud pots), and fumaroles in Yellowstone. Bison (background) love the warmer region--surrounding the geyser basin was snowcover to a depth of about 4 feet.Man-Made Wonders
The cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde NP were occupied from about 1200 to 1300 AD. And visited by us in 2008! 
Kathy is coming out of one of their kivas.
Glen Canyon Dam generates 1500 megawatts of power for the region.Majestic Beauty
The Grand Canyon
The Grand Tetons
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Red butte at Monument Valley
Windows and hoodoos at Bryce Canyon
Wildlife
Bison at Yellowstone
California Condor at Grand Canyon
Mule deer off our balcony in Mesa Verde
Where next?
1 comment:
Wow those are some great pictures!
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