Distant Drums RV Resort is owned by the Yavapai - Apache Nation. We camp hosted here from Jan to April. To pay for our full hook up site, propane, wifi and laundry we each only worked two 6 hour days a week. The rest of the time we visited the historical sites around or just lazed. Living-the-dream.
Sunrise at Distant Drums. And yes the sundowns are even prettier.
Tuzigoot Pueblo ruin is a National Monument located a few miles away in Clarkdale, AZ
This ancient pueblo is attributed to the Sinagua. It's a must see when you visit. http://www.nps.gov/tuzi/index.htm
The Verde Canyon Railway is also out of Clarkdale, AZ. They use a FP7 locomotive. One of only 10 remaining in North America. And it's a 4 hour excursion. I recommend first class (you get snacks).
http://verdecanyonrr.com/aboard-the-train ....check it out.
Montezuma's Castle National Monument is a 20 room structure. It's one of the best preserved cliff dwellings you will ever see. And was abandoned for unknown reasons 800 years ago. There is a river located within a few hundred feet behind me when I took this picture.
There is a second cliff dwelling totally in ruins to see as well. Look towards the roof of this cave. There are giant bees honey combs coming down from the inside roof.
Here is a diorama of what the inside of Montezuma's Castle looks like. The ceiling height is approx 5ft. The Sinagua who are credited with building the castle were not a tall people.
I had a local show me this cave complex in Sedona. It is not known about by the general public.
It was a pretty steep climb from an unmarked roadway pull off. Here's me standing in one of the many entrances to the system. It's about a 25 foot drop to the ground. I got the feeling that it may host a few teenage parties now and again. Very neat place to check out.
