Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

We can't believe we didn't know this place existed - three hours away, no less. Lives up to its name, and makes the cut for Jake's new favorite National Park. Pictures for all:

Anasazi Cliff Dwellings everywhere.

We explored and hiked...

We looked at their hand prints

and finger printsand pictographs

We enjoyed the greenery (and the views)

We stayed the night, who could resist?

Among flowers
and wildlife?

And then the sun set...beautifully.

Day two involved more exploring

and more friends...

In the end, we loved it.