The only surviving original building at the fort.
Lots of old wagons on the property.
The remains of the first stone house built in town.
About the meeting house.
And the recreation of the meeting house.
A tough wagon to have made the journey through hole in the rock.
An old pony cart.
Inside the Navajo home.
Tomorrow we'll look at some of the cabins. This morning I walked to the cemetery, which is on the bluffs above town, about 2 miles straight up hill (both ways) so this afternoon I will work on recovery. Exploring history is a fun way to enjoy the good life.
I really hate those hikes that are uphill both ways. But I love exploring small towns.
ReplyDeleteAs I age I find uphill more troubling each day. As a boy growing up in Hannibal I used to run up the hills. I've found that erosion has made those hills much steeper in the last few years.
DeleteCool photos. I read about the trail. I had no idea it is 180 miles long. Pretty big.
ReplyDeleteThey covered the first half in about 6 weeks and it took 6 months to cover the second half. The hole in the rock took over a week to carve out and was over a mile from the bluff down to the Colorado river.
DeleteWOW..they sure had some patience.
DeleteFor a second, I thought your title was Exploring "Buff".
ReplyDeleteI never should have taken that speed reading course, I tend to miss letters... ;c)
As long as I take time to do the laundry that won't be a problem.
Deletegreat photos John. Another nice piece of history.
ReplyDeleteEvery place has a story to tell, some are better than others.
DeleteI love checking out areas like that. I also love that much it is still here for us to see and hasn't been torn down yet.
ReplyDeleteThis town is just the opposite, they are restoring and recreating what was. Fascinating.
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