Visit Ancient Puebloan Ruins in Colorado
Evidence of Colorado’s early Native American cultures exists at sites across the state, existing in various forms from ancient tools and pictographs to …
Canyons Of The Ancients
The Western Plateau of Colorado
The Colorado Plateau encompasses a massive land area featuring a series of plateaus or mesas, which are located within an enormous basin surrounded by …
7 Captivating Hiking Trails around Cortez
Located in the sparsely populated southwestern corner of Colorado, the city of Cortex and the surrounding area are steeped in history, natural splendor, and …
11 Remote Colorado Destinations and Secluded Towns
Like most Western states, Colorado covers a lot of land area and therefore has more than a few remote places. For those looking to get away from the crowds, …
The Original Natives of Colorado
Colorado, like most states, has its squabbles between “locals” and “outsiders”, or “natives” and “newcomers”. The original Coloradans are the Native Americans …
Trio of Fantastic Four Corners Road Trips
In the late summer and early fall, it’s hard to beat a road trip through the four Corners region, the place where the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, …
Camping near Cortez, Dolores and Mancos, around Mesa Verde
Tucked away between Cortez and Mancos in Southwest Colorado, Mesa Verde is the state’s second most visited national park (after RMNP). Along with neighbor …
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 …