Mesa Verde National Park and Shiprock

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The Southwest States » Mesa Verde National Park and Shiprock

Mesa Verde's cliff dwellings are stunning when the first time you catch a glimpse of them from above. Unfortunately, the park doesn't let you go down to the ruins in March except for Spruce Tree House. We passed Shiprock on the way to Canyon de Chelley.

crw_4721 Interesting light in Spruce Tree House, Mesa Verde.

crw_4722-eric Photographing light effects at Spruce Tree House. Taken by Eric Chan.

crw_4730 Interior of a Kiva in Spruce Tree House, Mesa Verde.

crw_4737 Interesting light in Spruce Tree House, Mesa Verde.

crw_4738-eric Serene and I at Spruce Tree House. Taken by Eric Chan.

crw_4751 Window to nowhere, Spruce Tree House, Mesa Verde.

crw_4774 Square Tower House, Mesa Verde.

crw_4794 Ruins squeezed into a small overhang, Mesa Verde.

crw_4809 Ruins from Sun Point, Mesa Verde.

crw_4842 Faraway mesas under a stormy sky.

crw_4872 Ominous Shiprock under a stormy sky.