Tonto National Monument was created in 1907 and for me it was a puzzle to guess which parts of the Lower Cliff Dwelling were re-constructed/restored/protected with modern materials. It would be sad to not be able to see this site - but I wonder if it should be allowed to fade.
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On the day I visited the cliff house the structures themselves didn't seem nearly as interesting as simply taking in the view and wondering about living in this spot 1000 years ago.
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Tonto Natural Bridge.
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Barnhardt Spider on Flower.
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Barnhardt Bugs on Flowers.
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Fall and Reflection.
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Alison at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park.
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Barnhardt Looking Back Down Canyon.
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Barnhardt On the Trail.
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Barnhardt Fun Hillside Layers.
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Barnhardt Caterpillar.
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Barnhardt ADT Hiking.
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