Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Gila Cliff Dwellings preserves structures built by Mogollon peoples within natural alcoves formed in volcanic cliff faces. The dwellings were constructed during the late thirteenth century using stone and mortar, utilizing sheltered cave environments that provided protection from weather conditions. The structures demonstrate architectural adaptation to mountainous desert environments. The […]
Tonto National Monument Tonto National Monument preserves cliff dwellings constructed by the Salado culture within natural alcoves overlooking desert valleys. The structures were built using stone masonry techniques adapted to the environmental conditions of the Sonoran Desert. Elevated locations provided vantage points and proximity to agricultural areas. The dwellings illustrate how settlement patterns reflected adaptation […]
I had no idea that sea caves could be anything as extensive as what we kayaked in Channel Islands National Park. This was a great park, with scenic vistas, lots of sea life, and the land untouched the way the rest of the continent once looked. So beautiful. Randy, great pick!