Little Ruin Canyon, HovenweepToday, we’re headed to Hovenweep in the 4 corners region. The last time we were here over 15 years ago, we had to travel 20 miles of dirt road, which shook the screws loose on our trailer. Now you can get there on paved road, though the pavement wasn’t always 2 lanes wide. Here there is a collection of towers in about 6 communities from about 1200 AD. Most of the towers are oval or D-shaped and their purpose isn’t exactly clear – were they for worship, storage, or protection? The name Hovenweep means deserted valley named by the first explorers.
We spent the night in Durango and had to revisit the Cypress Cafe, where we had such a fantastic meal last year. Mary was disappointed they didn’t have the Pork Chops with apricots, but we both had delicious meals. The next day we make it back to Fort Collins after 9 hours of driving.
We spent the night in Durango and had to revisit the Cypress Cafe, where we had such a fantastic meal last year. Mary was disappointed they didn’t have the Pork Chops with apricots, but we both had delicious meals. The next day we make it back to Fort Collins after 9 hours of driving.
Twin Towers, Hovenweep
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