Wow, I have some other suggestions besides Mesa Verde. Doing
this from memory and in no particular order:
1. Great Sand Dunes CO- Gotta see this, especially beautiful
near dusk. Be careful if changing lenses!
2. Glen Canyon Dam/Lake Powell, AZ - and Antelope canyon
(the slot canyons, both upper and lower) must be experienced.
The slot canyons can get as tight as about 2-3 feet across.
Take a swim too.
3. Sedona, AZ - nice stores and scenics and Slide Rock (a
natural water slide, especially fun for the kids, and
gorgeous too).
4. Zion National Park, AZ - You can spend a couple days
here, easily.
5. Garden of the Gods, CO - nice compact formations, paved.
6. Moab UT, Arches - The stunning arches and desert.
7. Bear Lake/Nymph Lake/ Dream Lake CO. Beautiful hike near
Estes CO, up along cascades of water, Lakes are all near each
other.
8. Silverton, CO. Take the train ride from Durango.
Amazing views down sharp cliffs. Easy to get pictures of the
train and engine if you sit near the back.
9. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, AZ. Well, if you
like cactus, this place has about all varities. Nice car
ride up through the rough terrain. Pretty darn close to the
Mexico/US border.
Dave
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