We took a break from the conference today and drove to Tonto National Monument in Arizona. From the website: The Salado Phenomena, 700 years ago, blended ideas of neighboring Native American cultures to emerge a unique and vibrant society. Tonto National Monument showcases two Salado-style cliff dwellings. Colorful pottery, woven cotton cloth, and other artifacts tell a story of people living and using resources from the northern Sonoran Desert from 1250 to 1450 CE."
We started at the visitor's center's museum to learn about the cultural history of the areas. Then we had a wonderful time walking up the steep hill towards the cliff dwellings. We actually enjoyed the cacti, plants, and amazing view more than the cliff dwellings (having seen others in the area). As the website states, this park was quintessentially Arizona. We're so glad we went!
