Info/Tip A quick stop if you are in the area, we stopped on our way to Pikes Peak and spent about 1 hour, kids did the junior ranger program. Things to do Petrified Forest Loop A 1.1 mile loop with several petrified redwood on the way. Back to Colorado & Utah trip Summary
Info/Tip Hovenweep is a smaller historic site. It was on our way to Mesa Verde National Park. Weather: it can get hot in the summer. Things to do A short hike to canyon overlook, tower square and Hovenweep Castle Back to Colorado & Utah trip Summary
Info/Tip Bridge view drive is a little over 9 miles one way loop drive past the visitor center and will take you to 3 natural bridges. 2-3 hours is sufficient to drive the loop and hike to the bridges. Weather: In summer it can get hot Things to do Sipapu Bridge This is a must […]
A very small NPS site at the border of Tennessee and Alabama. A very short walk to the cave shelter takes about 15-20 minutes. Return to Southern states road trip summary
Road trip across 6 southern states from Atlanta, GA covering Great Smoky Mountain National Park and Mammoth Cave National Park and many smaller NPS sites in between. Click here to view Picture book of our 2020 trip – link will open a new tab on shutterfly site. Trip Highlights 6 states: Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, […]
The place is an ancient Sonoran Desert People’s farming community and “Great House” are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Return to Arizona Trip Summary
Montezuma Castle is one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, showcases Sinagua culture. The trail is only accessible through the Visitor Center. Return to Arizona Trip Summary
Sedona and nearby areas have many nice attractions to offer, such as canyon view along 89A, Slide Rock State Park, Tuzigoot, Red Rock State Park, and Montezuma Castle, national forests. Town is full of shops. There are many nice trails around. Two nights or more won’t get you bored at all. Devil’s Bridge Devil’s Bridge […]
Tonto National Monument is a very small NPS site on our way, it has a little museum and a cliff dwelling. When we visited the trail to lower cliff dwelling was already closed for the day. Check the trail open hours before your visit. The upper trail was limited to ranger lead tour only. We […]
Tuzigoot is a relatively small site. Trail to the pueblo is about 5 mins walk. 1-2 hours should be sufficient to explore the history and exhibition. Return to Arizona Trip Summary