Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today!  Sign Up for Free | Sign In

Drive with care and other Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, NM Warning Or Danger Tips

Search:
Home » North America » United States of America » New Mexico » Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument » painterdave's Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Page » Drive with care and other Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, NM Warning Or Danger Tips

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Warning or Danger Tips by p ...

See the Entire Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Travel Guide

Click Picture to enlarge.
 email me
 add as friend


painterdave   
You got to be careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there


Real Name: Dave
Lives In: Padova, IT
Member Since: Jan 24, 2006
VT Rank: 1054

 
Tips 1 - 3 of 3
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Warnings Or Dangers
 Sort by: Most Recent | Best Rated | Author's Order

Warnings Or Dangers: Drive with care
  • Tip Rating:
  • Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument - The deer are not so afraid in this area.
  • The deer are not so afraid in this
  • area.
  • by painterdave
  • Send Photo to a Friend
  • There are many deer in this area. In the evenings and early mornings they feed along the roads. Slow down when you drive.
    The roads have many turns, you never know what is on the road just around the bend. This is not the place to practice driving the Indy 500.

    Leave a Comment

    Rate      Not Helpful  1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful 

    Warnings Or Dangers: Snakes and Gila Monsters
  • Tip Rating:
  • The name of this place is Gila Cliff Dwellings and it is located in the Gila Wilderness. On a warm day you can expect that Rattlesnakes and Gila Monsters are taking in the warm sun. When it gets too hot they go under a bush, log, brush, or in a crevise. Therefore, sitting down near these or sticking you hand or foot near them is potential trouble. Look first.
    A Gila Monster will bite down and its jaws are powerful. They will hold on as the poison drips into the wound.
    The rattlesnake is so quick at striking that you hardly see it. By then it is too late to get away.
    These animals are colored so that they blend in with the environment. Always look down as you walk along a trail.
    If you do that, you will be safe and have a great time.
    To identify a rattlesnake in comparison to a non poisonous one: they have cat eyes, and their cheeks bulge out because this is where the poison is kept.
    Especially beware of the young rattlesnakes as they can be more vicious in their behavior.

    Leave a Comment

    Rate      Not Helpful  1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful 

    Warnings Or Dangers: Plan Ahead
  • Tip Rating: [Not enough ratings yet]
  • This article was posted in the news Jan. 15, 2007. It reminds one to take food, and prepare for the worst when you go into the Gila Wilderness. This is not like camping at a state campground in California where there is a store nearby, showers, and firewood cut to buy. This is serious camping.

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A camper who became stranded nearly five weeks ago in a national forest because she could not cross a swollen river was rescued Sunday, more than two weeks after the search for her was called off.

    A New Mexico National Guard crew waded across the icy Gila River to rescue a dehydrated and weak Carolyn Dorn of South Carolina, who entered the Gila National Forest alone on Dec. 6 for a two-week camping trip.

    I would think that if you want to know more about this article you can google Carolyn Dorn and it will pop up.l

    Leave a Comment

    Rate      Not Helpful  1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful 

    More Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Tips

    OverviewThings to Do
    Tips: 3 - Photos: 7
    Restaurants
    Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
    Hotels & Accommodations
    NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
    Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
    Tips: 3 - Photos: 4
    TransportationLocal Customs
    Packing ListsShopping
    Sports TravelGeneral Tips
    Tips: 1 - Photos: 1

    Best Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Travel Deals

    Hotels - Up to 80% Off
    Find the Cheapest Hotel Rooms Now Compare Rates up to 80% Off!

    National Monument Hotels
    Book Now & Save with Hotels.com! Call a Hotel Expert 1-866-925-0513

    Gate of Heaven Monuments
    Factory Direct Prices 20%off Free Vase With Every Purchase

    National Monument Hotels
    Sort Hotels by Price, Distance & Rating. Find Hotel Deals on ORBITZ.

    National Monument Hotels
    National Monument Hotels at ExpediaŽ - The #1 Travel Site.

    Sponsored Links


    FREE Deals Newsletter
    great deals, inside tips & no spam
      

    Comments for painterdave about Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
    Basaic Wed Dec 19, 2007 16:31 UTC
     Great page with good tips and photos. Have you seen Montezuma Castle National Monument or the Kinishba Ruins in Arizona?
    nixca316 Tue Mar 13, 2007 08:34 UTC
     Like Helga, I've never heard of this place before, but I'm interested. =) Thanks!
    Stephen-KarenConn Mon Jan 15, 2007 02:22 UTC
     Fortunately we were at Gila Cliff Dwellings when there was a little ice on the ground, so the rattlesnakes weren't crawling. I would have loved to have seen one - as long as I saw him before he saw me.
    Helga67 Fri Dec 8, 2006 11:12 UTC
     Never heard of the place, except for the rattlesnakes and Gila monsters it looks interesting.
    See More Comments

    Best Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Travel Deals

    New Mexico Travel Hotel
    Reserve Now & Save up to 30% on Your Stay at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts

    Monuments
    Compare Products, Prices & Stores. Monuments At Low Prices.

    Wholesale Monuments
    Factory Direct Monument for NJ/NY Finest Quality. Wholesale Price!

    Sponsored Links

    About VirtualTourist10 Great Things to Do On VirtualTouristContact UsPress CenterHelpUser AgreementPrivacy Statement
    Virtual Tourist® ©1994-2009 VirtualTourist.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.