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Hiking Sand Canyon Trail. Canyon of the Ancients National Monument Ruins

7 Captivating Hiking Trails around Cortez

June 11, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Located in the sparsely populated southwestern corner of Colorado, the city of Cortex and the surrounding area are steeped in history, natural splendor, and …

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Sky Ute Casino, CO

Camp at these Colorado Casino RV Parks

April 12, 2025 by Brian Church

With some of the most scenic drives in the country, Colorado is a great place to spend time on the road, touring the Rocky Mountain landscape in a recreational …

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Pueblo CO Arkansas Riverwalk Nighttime

The Cheapest Towns to Live in Colorado

February 6, 2025 by Jessica Hughes

Fear not, there are still many great places to move to in Colorado that are affordable. Broken out by the state’s geographical regions, let’s look at the …

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Lake City Colorado Lake San Cristobal Overlook

11 Remote Colorado Destinations and Secluded Towns

February 5, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

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, …

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Colorado Native Americans Ute Mountain Park Pictograph

The Original Natives of Colorado

January 12, 2025 by Christa Sadler

Colorado, like most states, has its squabbles between “locals” and “outsiders”, or “natives” and “newcomers”.  The original Coloradans are the Native Americans …

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Seventh Street in Glenwood Springs, CO

The Largest Colorado Mountain Towns

December 21, 2024 by Matt Thomas

Whether you’re looking to move into the Rocky Mountains or just visit on holiday, and prefer a bit of city life, there are some sizable towns to choose …

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Mesa Verde Spruce Tree House Snow

5 Reasons to Visit Mesa Verde this Winter

December 11, 2024 by Erica Olsen

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 …

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Four Corners Region Road Trip Canyon De Chelly Mountain Walls Arizona

Trio of Fantastic Four Corners Road Trips

October 31, 2024 by Christa Sadler

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, …

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Fenceline Cider, Colorado

6 Best Wineries near Durango, Colorado

October 3, 2024 by Kristen Kuchar

Not to be missed in Durango and the surrounding area are the local artisans producing wine and cider. Tasting these local beverages can add to the experience of …

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Anasazi Heritage Center Escalante Pueblo

5 Great Museums near Cortez, Colorado

October 2, 2024 by Erica Olsen

Southwestern Colorado is rich in archaeology and American Indian culture. Located near the towns of Cortez and Dolores, and Mesa Verde National Monument, …

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Camping near Cortez, Dolores and Mancos, around Mesa Verde

September 15, 2024 by Samantha Ripley

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 …

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Cliff Palace,Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

7 Mesmerizing Hikes At Mesa Verde NP

September 6, 2024 by Samantha Ripley

Mesa Verde National Park is one of the most breathtaking national parks in the West, but unlike Zion and the Grand Canyon, it tends to be off the beaten path …

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Ancient Cliff Dwellings Autumn Colors Mesa Verde National Park Colorado

Tour Ancient Puebloan Ruins in Colorado

September 6, 2024 by Matt Thomas

Evidence of Colorado’s early Native American cultures exists at sites across the state, existing in various forms from ancient tools and pictographs, to …

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Tomahawk Lodge Cortez CO

8 Best Hotels in Cortez, Colorado

July 30, 2024 by Marie Villaceran

Visit the archeology star of Colorado! Cortez boasts a range of great hotels and vacation rentals to accommodate Montezuma County visitors. There’s plenty …

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Lowry Pueblo, CO

Top things to do in Cortez, Colorado

July 11, 2024 by Sean Wellman Jarvis

Resting between the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and Mesa Verde National Park, the small town of Cortez is bursting with culture and archeological …

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