Mesa Verde National Park

The obligatory sign

Cliff Palace from above

Cliff Place from the trail

The trail to Balconey House

Then up a 30 foot ladder

Note the balconey, hence the name

Tunnel and ladder

Looking into the next part

A narrow passage

A "kiva" for ceremonies

No front yard...

...but what a view!

Exit through a tunnel

...that has a rock in the floor

Petroglyph Trail

...to the petroglyphs

The trail to Long House

Long House

Ladders to upper area

Up the ladders

Lots of rooms