Along the Geronimo Creek: Pagosa Springs Vacation

Blue Spruce cabins were our get away from Texas heat. Maybe a little primitive for most with no hot water in room (hot shower available in community restroom), no WiFi and no TV and only occasional cell phone service. This group of cabins are at about 8000 foot elevation and only a few miles from Wolf Creek Pass. Our cabin was one of the first three built on this property and dates from the 1930s. Interesting to note that in the 1930s, the Woodchuck rented for $2 a night. There have been only minimal upgrades to the cabins since that time. The temperature dropped down to high 40s every night. Note to us... take warmer covers next time. Afternoon temps were mild 70s to lo 80s.

Our little home away from home - we wouldn't want to live like this all the time, but it sure was fun for a week.

If it fell to the ground, a chipmunk would beat you to it.

This butterfly' wings look like petals

This reminded us of that look on the grand kid's face when getting caught while sneaking a cookie.

Williams Lake Reservior

Piedra River below Williams Reservior

Chimney Rock National Monument

Hiking up to the Great House Kiva

This village was built about 2000 years ago and was the farthest north of all the Pueblo villages.

This made me chuckle - Is this sign really necessary?

The great house Kiva. From this point you can observe the moon coming up through the slot made by chimney rock and it's companion rock. This is believed to be how the puebloan people of the area marked time.