Tonto National Monument

Last week our Photo Club took a trip out to Roosevelt Dam and also stopped at the Tonto National Monument on our way home.  The monument showcases cliff dwellings from a long long time ago.  I have been there before and the views are fantastic however this time round we were treated to an extra special treat.  The hills were alive with bright green growth and hillsides filled with colourful flowers.  Apparently the area was subject to the fire this past summer and the resulting ash promoted the regrowth of the foliage and an early and abundant flower bloom.  

Take a look for yourself. 

The trail up to the cliff dwellings is wide, flat and paved however it is still a heart thumper.  A lot of elevation gain in no time at all but provides a great view.

The fire burned fast and hot but regrowth was evident everywhere. 

The remnants of the cliff dwellings

Would pay a lot of money for a view like this now a days. 

   

Next up I may finally get to my rodeo pictures.