Hovenweep National Monument

When I first started to look at the information on 

Hovenweep I found what appeared to be only a 

single ruin. I figured it probably wouldn't be worth my 

time to go look but we had been through 

Mesa Verde the day before and decided 

that we just as well go see it.

I was surprised by the number of dwellings

and decided it was well worth it. 

We did the loop and it it didn't take very long 

and we were sure glad that we did.

There are usually two views of each since

the hike takes you around the area 

on both sides of the canyon so you see them

up close and across the canyon. 

From Cortez to Silverton round trip back through Delores

This is only a few of the images I took as we traveled

on the highway from Cortez to Durango to Silverton

and on through Ouray and Delores back to Cortez.

It took us about 5 hours since I was constantly 

stopping to take pictures of the incredible scenery.

 This statue of Christ is up on the hill in 

Silverton, a symbol of protection to the miners.

 There were a few Big Horn sheep near the road

so I had to stop and take their pictures.

 I loved the shadows form the sun through the trees

onto the very white and bright snow.