In the A.D. 1200s, the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde were home to ancestral Pueblo Indian people. Today, visitors come from all over the world to explore the archaeology preserved at Mesa Verde National Park. The park …
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Snow-free Winter Hike on Sand Canyon Trail
When you need a break from snow and ice, try the red rock of McElmo Canyon and the Sand Canyon Trail in southwestern Colorado. The lower part of this trail in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument offers year round …
Winter Fun in Southwestern Colorado
{Fire on the mountain at Telluride Fire Festival. Photo: Matt Brooks} Celebrate winter, Colorado style! Embrace the cold and snow—or seek out warmth—with these ideas for midwinter fun the southwest, including Telluride, …
5 Museums of Mesa Verde Country
Southwestern Colorado is rich in archaeology and American Indian culture. The museums in this remote corner of the state preserve the story behind these sites. 1. Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center A …
