In the span of 30 seconds, I stood in four states: New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona.  Amy, Hugh and Donna took a labor day trip down to Southwestern Colorado to check out the Four Corners National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park and the Canyon of the Ancients National Monument.  Though I’ve traveled extensively in the Western US, I’d never been to these three notable attractions and oddly, I was looking most forward to the point at which the four aforementioned states intersect.  This was Amy’s first time being in New Mexico and Arizona.

We got there around 7 pm, with perfect lighting conditions and a comfortable temperature.  I was a little miffed that they charged $3 per person to see the monument but it was still pretty cool.

We’re staying tonight and tomorrow night in Cortez, Colorado.  We’ll be hitting the Mesa Verde tomorrow and Canyon of the Ancients on Monday before we head back to Colorado Springs.  If you’re interested, follow me on Twitter.