Dana Preserve is a gorgeous red and white-cliffed canyon with a partially restored village perched on a precipice above. In its heyday over 50 families lived in simple stone cottages and herded and hunted for a living. Decades ago, most families abandoned the town for the nearby small city and the economic opportunities it afforded. The area was established as a wildlife preserve in the 60's, specifically to protect the ibex, and the town experienced a bit of a revival due to the influx of tourism. Still it remains a sleepy outpost, with only 3 small hotels and a dozen or so families. My hotel was something of a hobbit compound--thick stone walls, low ceilings, and colorful decorations.
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