Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument – Abó

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Mission

Starting my return home now after enjoying a week with my family. I decided to head north and visit a few sites I didn’t have time for on the outbound trip. First stop was at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument in Abó, New Mexico. This national monument consists of three separate locations with remnants of … Read more

El Morro National Monument – Headland Trail

El Morro National Monument – Headland Trail – Panoramic views across the valley

El Morro National Monument has two trails that end up connecting at the end. I started with the longer Headland Trail first for no reason other than…well, it’s the first sign I saw and just decided to go that way. The trail begins right from the back door of the visitor center. A short paved … Read more

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

Manitou Cliff Dwellings - Fake cliff dwellings built by museum owners

Garden of the Gods was too busy and I was at a bit of a fork in the road. Difficult hikes are off-limits due to my foot pain, and also I know I can’t fully commit to bigger things like national parks because time is limited. Luckily, Colorado has no shortage of things to see … Read more