Wednesday, February 25, 2009

~~~Outdoor Wednesday - Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado ~~~

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Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde, Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made their home in the cliffs and surrounding area for over 700 years. Today, the park protects over 4,000 known archaeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. These sites are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States. We visited this National Park about 5 years ago and was amazed with the beauty of the village in the cliffs. We went with Norm & Chris and another couple. Myself, Norm & Buck all took the tour climbing down into the cliff dwellings... Enlarge pictures to get a better look at it. We are in all the photos that show people so click on them to enlarge and find us... There are green arrows showing where we are in two of the pictures... It was a strenuous climb down into the village but climbing the rope ladder to get out was by far the most exhausting... Please sit back and enjoy the photos.






Double click on the last picture and you will see on the far right of the cliffs just past the village the rope ladder that we climbed out on...

I hope that you enjoyed your tour of Mesa Verde as much as we enjoyed it


Until Later

Hugs And Kisses

Hiker

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41 comments:

  1. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerFebruary 24, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Happy Outdoor Wednesday Donna!

    Wonderful post...and gorgeous photos of Mesa Verde National Park!

    Thanks for sharing your photos.

    Susan

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  2. Bargain Decorating with LaurieFebruary 24, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Donna, I am enjoying my virtual trips with you so much. You take wonderful photos. laurie

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  3. nikkicrumpetFebruary 24, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Another beautiful place. I love it there. You guys sure know how to pick the best spots!

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  4. a quiet lifeFebruary 24, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    this is one of my favorite places on the earth...

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  5. BridgetFebruary 24, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Hey Donna, That is extremely cool! I would love it see it in person some day.
    hugs, Bridget

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 3:29 AM

    That was another beautiful sight to behold. So much history and beauty in our America. And I remember, to get back out of the tour you had to climb a rope like ladder, almost straight up.

    Love Ya,
    Chris

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  7. Dawn MarieFebruary 25, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    your photos are great, i agree with Laurie! NO way would i have made it out of there..a helicopter would have to come get me. I cant imagine living in there.

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  8. Hootin AnniFebruary 25, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    As you probably know, I lived in Colorado for over 4 decades...this looks so familiar. LOL

    Great photo share!! Brings back a lot of good memories for me too.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    Beautiful Outdoor Wednesday post, Donna!

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  10. ChandyFebruary 25, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    Wow, what a place! Gorgeous shots!

    Carolyn of What Now? Tablescapes

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  11. santamakerFebruary 25, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Great pictures, wow, makes me want to plan a trip there!

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  12. cindyFebruary 25, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Awesome! I'm not sure about climbing a ladder to get out though..sounds a little tricky to me. Great photos!

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  13. BoFebruary 25, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    Hi Donna...what a sight...I'd have stayed behind with Chris though & watched you guys crawl out of there on the rope ladder! ;-) Bo

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  14. UnknownFebruary 25, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    This looks amazing. What a beautiful place, thank you so much for sharing these gorgeous photos.
    Karen

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  15. SueFebruary 25, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    What a great time you must of had!!! this is one spectacular place, i clicked on the pics. and could not believe how great.
    thanks for sharing.
    Blessings,
    Sue

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  16. KatFebruary 25, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    Beautiful post. This looks fascinating. I can't imagine climbing that rope ladder, vertigo here I come! Kathy

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  17. ♥ KathyFebruary 25, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Oh My Goodness!! Those are awesome pictures!! Happy OW!

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  18. HelenFebruary 25, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Incredible photos! Thank you for sharing with us.

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  19. The Raggedy GirlFebruary 25, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    I want to go here, got to show this to hubby so he will take me. The dwellings are so amazing!

    Roberta Anne

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  20. Simply DebbieFebruary 25, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    DEAR DONNA,
    HAPPY OUT DOOR WEDNESDAY.
    THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TRIP. IT LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE BEEN TO SOME VERY INTERESTING PLACES...HAVE YOU KEPT A JOURNAL OF ALL THE PLACES..
    STOP BY MY BLOG AND HAVE A CUP OF TEA...WE'LL LAUGH AND CHAT
    BLESSINGS
    debbie

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Donna, I am so amazed at these photos. Who took them? This is a wonderful experience and I am so glad you shared it with us.

    Have a wonderful day.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  22. TealadyFebruary 25, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    I always wonder about the early civilizations that built amazing places like this. Basically I'm glad I live in this day and age. LOL Great photos and thanks for sharing.

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  23. The Quintessential MagpieFebruary 25, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Donna, this makes me want to tour the West so much! Great pictures. Thanks for sharing...

    Happy OW!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  24. Kristens CreationsFebruary 25, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Hi Donna, What a great life you have! You get to visit so many great places. I've never been there, but it looks awesome! Thanks for stopping by! Kristen

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Wow, sweet Donna! This is amazing! This place is so unusual and beautiful! Another one of your spots I'd love to visit!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  26. Carole BurantFebruary 25, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    Oh my goodness, what beautiful scenery and how I'd love to visit Mesa Verde for myself but I'm not sure how I'd do with that rope ladder! lol I'm scared of heights but my curiosity to see the village in the cliffs might just overcome it:-) Wonderful pictures, dear Donna, thank you so much for sharing! xoxo

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  27. Raxx - A day in the lifeFebruary 25, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Oustanding photos Donna! It looks dizzying to me, so glad I clicked on the last photo, it took my breath away!

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  28. Kim @ Forever WhereverFebruary 25, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    We were there in December, but it was too icy to go up in the motorhome. The park ranger asked us how it did on ice, so we turned around. I've always wanted to see it. We've traveled to all the lower 48. I'll be back when it's warm!
    I love the photos!
    -Kim

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  29. GingerFebruary 25, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Hi Donna:
    I think I am missing something here, is this park in Florida? I was trying to read the writing on the sign but didn't see the state.
    Pictures are great especially the last one when I enlarged it, seeing the small rope ladder. Is that really the only way out? Scary.
    Ginger

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    The photos are absolutely fabulous. However, I would have to be waiting at the top with Dawnie. I have a fear of falling and that rope ladder would spell major FEAR.

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  31. SweetieFebruary 25, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    I'm envious again. Mesa Verde National Park is beautiful. I have read about the Pueblo people who made their home in the cliffs. To see these cliffs is amazing. Great post.
    Sweetie

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  32. Terrie's Lil' Piece of SerenityFebruary 25, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Donna, I lived in Co for 7 1/2 years. I never knew about this place. Thanks for sharing these awesome pictures. I'll add it to my wish list of places to visit.
    Hugs, Terrie

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    Morning, Dear Donna! Thanks for popping in to see me today! Are you planning another trip soon?
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  34. Susan @ SGCCFebruary 26, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    What a gorgeous place! I've been to Colorado, but never Mesa Verde. I keep telling my husband I want to retire there someday. Who knows....

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  35. SmilingSallyFebruary 26, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    What a wonderful place to see. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

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  36. JustineFebruary 27, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    Holy cow, is that amazing!!!!!! I can't believe you climbed down all that way, and then back up!!!!!!!!! It's so beautiful though.

    Justine :o )

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  37. PicketFebruary 27, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    Wow...this is beautiful girl...how far up were you to get those pics looking down at the people like that!!!! Oh and that rope ladder...girl..I'd need medication before I got on that thing! lol lol
    Thanks for the fantastic tour...I loved it! Have a great weekend!

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  38. sweetmemorymakingmomFebruary 28, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    Donna, Those are amazing photos! That must have been an awesome day...adventure. I cannot believe you climbed down on that rope ladder! You definately are traveling and experiencing some amazing places and things! I wish I could be doing that. hugs, Ellen

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  39. The MuseFebruary 28, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    I always though this was some of the beautiful country! :)
    Thank you for sharing your lovely shots with us! :)

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  40. Proud Italian CookFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    Donna, You're quite the adventuer!
    Look at you! The setting is beautiful there.

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  41. BarbaraMarch 1, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    Hi Donna, Saw your comment at BJ's and come to your blog...I also live in Texas and my ex and I had an American Eagle Motorhome and traveled a lot. Your pictures bring back memories. Come and see me.

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Thanks for stopping by.. We always appreciate your thoughts on our adventures ♥ Thanks Donna