COOL THINGS IN JAPAN YOU MUST SEE
This fascinating piece of history is a panel carved in sandstone representing figures created by people over the centuries to 1300 CE. Some of the cultures that contributed to the rock are the Fremont and Pueblo people among others.
About 10 miles (16 km) east of Cortez you’ll find the Mesa Verde national Park, a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE site and the largest archaeological preserve in the United States. Wow! That’s a mouthful.
The city has a vibrant art scene – visit the Durango Arts Center – and cool restaurants with innovative cuisine. One unique, can’t-miss activity in Durango is a ride on the vintage Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
The road takes you through the San Juan National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest with scenery so beautiful that the 3 1/2 hour drive will feel like minutes. Guaranteed you’ll stop frequently at the overlooks to take photos.
Arches National Park is 5 miles (8 km) north of Moab and is all about…well, arches. And what arches they are! There are over 2000 arches in the park along with many otherworldly natural sand and stone formations chiseled by nature over the millennium.
Among the most spectacular arches are: Turret Arch, Delicate Arch, perhaps the most photographed, Landscape Arch and Navajo Arch. The park is open all year but fills up quickly so get there early or be prepared to wait on line until space opens up.