Mesa Verde National Park (6/15)

What a beautiful park! Home to the ancient cliff dwellers and a collection of their buildings. Some ceremonial but most domiciles. And long, beautiful vistas.

Once again I’m amazed at the great deal the Golden Age Pass is. Free entrance into all National Parks and half off camping in National Parks and National Forest campgrounds. It was $25 or something like that; I asked the Ranger if it was the same to renew it each year and he said “Nope. That’s for life!” They should have had that when my Dad was still alive.

We’re camping in the McPhee Recreational Complex near Mesa Verde. The site across the road from us has 5 full-dress Harley’s and an unknown number of tents. Barb was sitting out in the sun reading and I asked her later if she could tell if they were Hell’s Angels or accountants on holiday. She said she thought the latter. That’s good – I’m not packing anything ‘cept bear spray this trip!

Tomorrow we’re going to run the San Juan Skyway – a 236 mile loop that maximizes your mountain experience!