Spruce Tree House

Mesa Verde NP

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February 8th 2007
This was a massive detour undertaken with the big risk that we were unsure if any of the ruins were actually open due to the snow. Thankfully Spruce Tree, the third largest ancestral puebloan dwelling was open, and we arrived in time to take a tour. The site was very interesting, although we did have to wait a long time to get a clear photo, without a whole throng of brightly coloured American tou ... read more

North America » United States » Colorado » Mesa Verde National Park

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more