by Mesa Verde Country | Mar 15, 2023 | Culture & Art
Deserted Valley Hovenweep, a Ute Indian word meaning “deserted valley,” was once home to over 2,500 people – that’s more than the current population of Dolores and Mancos combined! Hovenweep includes six prehistoric villages built between A.D. 1200 and 1300. A...
by Mesa Verde Country | Mar 15, 2023 | Culture & Art
Stories of the Native American experience, including the Pueblo people, are often told in past tense. At the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, however, visitors experience a broader understanding of Indigenous cultures—past and present—through immersive workshops,...
by Mesa Verde Country | Mar 15, 2023 | Culture & Art
To make the most of your visit to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument (CANM), begin at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum. Staff can provide maps, brochures, and tips on where to go and what to see. Located at the same site, the museum...
by Mesa Verde Country | Mar 15, 2023 | Culture & Art
Hike, Bike, Or Ride Covering 176,000 acres, the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is a rugged and breathtaking landscape containing the highest known density of archaeological sites in the United States. 6,000 ancient sites, some visible to the eye, dot the...
by Mesa Verde Country | Mar 15, 2023 | Outdoor Fun
Vast & Wild Hundreds of miles of Forest Service trails, bowls, and meadows await the snowmobiler in Mesa Verde Country. All trails follow the national standard for signage and are marked with orange diamonds. It is important to remember that snow conditions vary...
