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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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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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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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Dunton Hot Springs

3 Private Colorado Hot Springs with Lodging

October 17, 2024 by Laura W

Private Colorado hot springs are abundant and extraordinarily diverse in their offerings. As you’d expect, lodging rates for your oasis are higher than a …

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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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7 Captivating Hiking Trails around Cortez

September 10, 2024 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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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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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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2 Best Hotels in Dolores, Colorado

August 27, 2024 by Matt Thomas

Nestled amongst canyon walls where the Dolores River runs through, the small town of Dolores is the perfect home base for exploring the Western Slope of …

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Double Down at Colorado’s 2 Indian Casinos

August 22, 2024 by Tim Landers

Colorado’s Native American casinos are found within the Ute Mountain National Reservation, where the Southern Ute Tribe has lived officially since 1897. …

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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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3 Best Hotels in Mancos, Colorado

July 15, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

Located just six miles east of Mesa Verde National Park, the small town of Mancos is the perfect place to stop in or stay awhile when visiting the national …

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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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Canyons Ancients Sand Canyon Trail Sleeping Ute Mountain

Snow-free Winter Hike on Sand Canyon Trail

January 18, 2023 by Erica Olsen

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 …

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7 Things You Maybe Didn’t Know Were in Colorado

March 8, 2022 by Shawn Reeser

Colorado’s gorgeous mountain scenery and world-class skiing attract quite a bit of tourist attention. But there is more to Colorado than just snowcapped peaks. …

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