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Here at Nerd Roamer, we love nerding out about the history, science and culture of the places we travel, but we were tired of burying our heads in guidebooks with so much out there to see and do. Let us do the heavy lifting on digging up fun facts and fascinating stories on the places your family visits. Whether you are on the road or just want to learn more about the world out there, we’ve got you covered. Deep Dives for Long Drives. This is Nerd Roamer. Roam Wisely.
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Sunday Jun 07, 2020
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
In exploring the desert southwest, references to the "Anasazi" people are common. For some, the term may conjure up images of cliff dwellers, or creators of striking rock art. Many may associate their society with their sudden and swift disappearance - the so-called "Mystery of the Anasazi." There are much more to these to people than that. The ancestral Puebloans built a rich culture over millennia in one the harshest climates on earth - their legends, petroglyphs, pottery and remarkable structures endure to this day, as do their descendants.
Pairs well with Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Western Colorado. Great for drives on I-70, I-15, I-40 and I-25, as well as US 191 and US 160.
Knowledge Nugget: Kokopelli - Naughty Door to Door Salesman or Hip Flute Player?
Deep Dive Reads:
Indian Rock Art of the Southwest - Polly Schaafsma
In Search of the Old Ones: Exploring the Anasazi World of the Southwest - David Roberts
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