Mesa Verde thoughts. Should you visit?

[@luissoler8877]

We just finished the Utah Huddle and plan on visiting Mesa Verde in the next couple of weeks.

[@garyb4929]

Great little tour. Mesa Verde & areas are on my Want list. Thanks

[@kathrynjerkovich6832]

Thanks for telling us about another great place to see.

[@debreinke5532]

Love the history. Beautiful scenery!

[@lindamathewson6819]

I LOVE Mesa Verde! My parents always had a trailer and they took us there one time. I even took my husband and son there once when driving back from the Grand Canyon!

[@scottsmith922]

Mesa Verde is pretty cool, thanks for sharing this.

[@davidbranson1491]

Thanks!

[@keithmanbeck1859]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SpykersB]

So much too see, n do, man Sheila you organizing all these huddles, and then seeing all these places, like you must be an energizer bunny!

[@dwightsloan4889]

I didn’t realize Spruce Tree House wasn’t open anymore. We must have just made it. We were there with the kids in July of 2015. It was a really cool trip. We did 4 corners and Cortez. Definitely recommend it!

[@lisaandrews1658]

Binge watching.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Oh gee- welcome and we are sorry there are so many videos lol!!

[@southerngypsy-pollyburnett3104]

I wanna go! Thanks for sharing and continue with safe and fun travels.

[@Luv2Bhitched]

Doing all the things. Very very nice!! Thank you for taking us with you.

[@rockybridges4820]

thx for sharing. b safe

[@patertl7345]

thanks

[@dianestevenson2630]

Very basic history lesson from Diane - one of the reasons why Europe had more advanced technology was because Europe is smaller with a wide range of countries in a concentrated area to trade with. Europe traded/conquered more and had more ports to travel to other counties and share the different cultures and ideas. North America much bigger and not as easy to exchange culture and ideas with other counties/cultures. Great video, we look forward to going back to Mesa Verde.

[@scottsmith5899]

Good interview on Winging It.

[@stevecap7049]

great video

[@vincentkelley6659]

Thanks for another great video !! We'll be there next year !!

[@badgerpa9]

Todd I think you can still see the Spruce Goose. Go to Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville, Oregon.

[@jannettejohnson1100]

I have been in that area twice. Did the hike down the canyon to the dwellings. Very cool.

[@chipangelicamartelle802]

Another awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

[@danawerner2119]

👍🏼

[@1hasbeen531]

We spent an unplanned few hours at Mesa Verde on our way to Durango. Will definitely go back.

[@cindysmith7600]

Mesa Verde is a great place! Thanks for showing us the HH also.

[@reinnet2u]

Sheila, the rooms are called kivas and they are more like church area. They are used mainly by men. There are still kivas in present day tribes in Arizona.

[@greggemberling5868]

There were great Kivas that were used this way for sure . But the smaller ones you see at Cliff Palace and other places were family gathering places , 22 of the actually at Cliff Palace . Common Kivas were basically the living room and good place to retreat during winter .

[@jasonlinda8891]

Just got home from Huddle. Great views!!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

It was so good to meet you all in Utah - now to rest 🤣🤣🤣

[@elizabethroblyer5615]

Mesa verde national park !!

[@briansmith8235]

Should have snuck ur drone in for a closer look. Love you guys! Keep ur videos coming

[@mercywas]

Love the video. We are currently in the 2nd largest Canyon in the US.

[@jimmcgee3111]

I think Palo Duro Canyon is the 2nd largest, right behind Grand Canyon. Still a big Canyon.

[@rjrvadventures]

The Toddisms are bountiful in this one. LOL. You guys are great. Hope we can hang out again.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Absolutely! We hope so too! Safe travels friends!

[@tonycathyhickman2512]

We went to Mesa Verde in August, on our way to Ouray, Colorado. We absolutely loved it too. We also stayed at Harvest Host, 5C Cattle Ranch. We really enjoyed the Mountain View’s, the large pull through sites along with the peace & quiet. We met our host, Caroline & their very sweet cattle dog, Scooby. Keep up the great work. As usual, loved this video!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

thank you for taking the time to watch our journey! We appreciate it!

[@greggemberling5868]

Im a guide At Mesa Verde , I wish I could have been there . Great questions your asking . I just answer the first one i heard . Mesa Verde is actually a Questa . The difference between a Questa and a Mesa is a Questa has a slant where a Mesa is flat . This particular Questa slants to the east . It gets the whole days sun where the valley and the surrounding areas dont . This extended there growing season by alot and made it more fruitful . When your livelihood is crops this is a big deal. Corn , beans and squash were they main crops ,( the 3 sisters ) The closest water source was the Mancos river 6 miles away . But they did have reservoirs that would capture melting snow and rain. Also in the back of alcoves they built their Cliff dwelling were seepage springs. And yes wild game and other resources were def more abundant up there back then . Cheers ! If your ever back around , reach out and we will do it proper !

[@Bhos68]

My wife and I have been to some of the places that you have been, but you both seem to find some of the more unique places to visit. I love this channel

[@wardbrien5637]

Awesome! Your next stop should be “Chako Canyon.”

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Hey Ward -- been awhile since I've seen your name on here -- thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a comment- tell my Uncle hello for me!

[@wardbrien5637]

@@SwitchItUpLife Absolutely! Good to see you guys and to hear from you!

[@TheRoamingDad]

We drove right past last year because the cliff dwellings were closed.

[@lavonwhittington4842]

Love this! We are actually in Mancos just West of Durango now.

[@joes2771]

Yes, the cliff dwellings are worth seeing, even from a distance. Some binoculars are helpful.

[@nlormanstuckman7408]

Fir look out at Mesa Verde

[@brianroth7852]

Todd, let me know when that works telling four daughters to bring you your food and water😂🤣. Out of three daughters only two would take care of me. Safe travels and roads Brian and Cindy, "xtreambydesign with passion"

[@SwitchItUpLife]

I'm pretty sure Todd is on his own 🤣🤣🤣

[@elenasmith5947]

Looks like a harsh environment but beautiful.

[@davelauraphillips8814]

Todd's history works if they use a zip line!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Well that's a good idea! 🤣

[@WillReece]

Mesa Verde is one of my favorites... definitely go back for the tours of the cliff dwellings if you get a chance!

[@rdrose61]

We were there 29 days ago after leaving Durango on our counter clockwise tour of the Mighty Five. We just finished the last at Zion and each was spectacular. Interested if you go to Four Corners and Monument Valley from Mesa Verde before Moab. I hope you hit Arches and Canyonlands at Moab and rented a Jeep to give Sheila a another taste. Shafer Trail down into the canyons was awesome (our toad is a Jeep). Thanks for the quick look at Mesa Verde. We spent 2 days there and have decided to go back and spend 4 in the future.

[@mischiefroadtripadventures]

Mesa Verde is so cool! My parents took us back in the 80s and my husband and I took our own girls and my parents back there in 2005. We toured both Cliff Palace and Balcony House. Such a fascinating history. Where did they go? Great vlog! Sheila, watching you two at the beginning - I feel your pain....men! 😂😂😂😂 Todd, yay - you said You-ray! WTG!

[@marycorsellistroche984]

Mesa Verde was awesome! It had so much interesting history! We loved it!!

[@bradplueger7951]

We haven't been to Mesa Verde, but we'll put it on the list!

[@brucefranklin6765]

The #1 reason to visit Mesa Verde is to visit the cliff dwellings and do a ranger guided tour. We visited a few years ago a did 2 guided tours which were great. Also, there are a lot of Tarantulas around that area, which Todd would just love! Lol!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Absolutely can see that would be the best thing to do!

[@noelraber7096]

…is that all I’m worth, two squirrels? 😂 You’re a comedian Sheila, you just don’t know it!! Bet you were wishing for your super power touching those walls!!

[@sandyhazlett2600]

C4YT 👍🏻 DOAT!!! 😊

[@WanderingVagabondYT]

Was there last year and it was AMAZING!! 🤠🤙

[@randallborchers6872]

Four corners

[@RVHobos]

Saw you over at @rv texas y'all, came over checked out the video, showed some love, and rang the bell. Thanks for sharing.

[@leehensley7711]

Just a few tidbits make a full sandwich 🤣🤣🤣 . You are seeing the result of 26 years of drought. Back in the time of the inhabitants living there ot is very likely there was more water and game.

[@lauridykstra8684]

Four points 4 different states meet

[@jeffbrown3305]

Park point

[@vickywray7285]

Really fabulous views. So much history out there to explore and learn. Thanks for taking those of us who may never get there otherwise.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Our pleasure!

[@rickpeterson8098]

C4YT good job chicken foot

[@jdnunnery1082]

Todd, animal fur or skins might win Sheila's dad over back then. The ruins tour would probably be a fun adventure. Switch it Up!!

[@SpykersB]

Um Squirrel furs?….a lot of sewing… 😂 🍻

[@snowbirdlady8496]

Yes, Mesa Verde is fascinating. Definitely get back sometime for the tours. They really are excellent and you learn so much! Mesa Verde is one of those rare places where you feel the presence of those who came before. Happy travels. Can't wait to hear about the Utah huddle!

[@sandyhazlett2600]

C4YT❤

[@medeatatum6468]

The different tribes were there because that was the land our government made them live on after taking their land!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Yes - our history is filled with all kinds of things that are horrible!

[@reinnet2u]

Todd, pretty sure their society was matrilineal which means when you marry Sheila you move out of your village and move into her village. And you better mind you manners cause if you make her made she will keep you out of the village, then what?

[@donaldfox2171]

C4YT

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Hey Donald! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. It was so great to meet you this weekend @ the Huddle.

[@hippiestogypsiessonnyandma3136]

TIFYT

[@mebeliving9184]

C4yt

[@veronicabuzzanca7036]

Flat earth 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@kenj.8897]

90% of your videos are pointed at your face

[@fjoklon2331]

You have no ideal how much has been a lie….

[@trevorkraklow4100]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheRoamingDad]

We drove right past last year because the cliff dwellings were closed.

[@slindley44]

C4YT

[@mphuerta]

C4YT

[@kevinjones6638]

C4YT

[@fred_brunell]

C4YT

[@debbieplueger6199]

C4YT

[@johnluznicky146]

C4YT

[@geralddvorak6570]

C4YT

[@marlothomas9196]

C4YT

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Hey Friend! It was great to see you guys in Utah!

[@thomasluebbe9524]

C4YT

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Hello -- just a little reminder imma gonna win this week :-)