Eventually we arrived at Mesa Verdes National Park, which is home to cliff dwellings from as early as the year 600.

I spotted a chipmunk hiding in some of the rocks. It kept popping in and out and was so quick.

We trekked down to the Spruce Tree House, watching our path for poison ivy and venomous creatures.

It was amazing seeing the dwelling tucked under the cliffs and imagining how they must have scaled the cliffs to get to and from their homes.