Ancient Peoples of the American Southwest

Ancient Peoples of the American SouthwestMost people are familiar with the famous pre Columbian civilizations of the Aztecs and Maya of Mexico, but few may have learned just how advanced were contemporary cultures in the American Southwest. Here lie some of the most remarkable monuments of America's prehistoric past, such as Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde. Interweaving the latest archaeological evidence with early first person accounts, Stephen Plog explains the rise and mysterious fall of

and small keepsakes collected along the way

bold personality

The Golden Spike National Historical Park Metal Replica Spike is a solid metal keepsake that marks the joining of East and West

and Mount McKinley NP

Whether you're hiking the trails or relaxing at camp

Hawai' Volcanoes NP

Depicting scenes from famous national parks surrounding a map of America

and an artist biography

which helps them hunt in the early morning and evening hours

The park is a great example of all the region offers including the subterranean world of Lehman Caves

and life-giving rain

As a child Chester Nez was punished in school for speaking his native language-a language that would become vital to the success of the United States in World War II