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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5 Great Museums near Cortez, Colorado
Southwestern Colorado is rich in archaeology and American Indian culture. Located near the towns of Cortez and Dolores, and Mesa Verde National Monument, museums in this remote corner of the state preserve the story …
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 …
