by Mesa Verde Country | Jun 9, 2022 | Articles
By Kassia Lawrence For the ultimate archaeology road trip through the Four Corners region, look no further! From the Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park to the petroglyphs at Chaco Canyon, the sandstone spires in Canyon de Chelly, and plenty...
by Mesa Verde Country | Mar 28, 2022 | Articles
By Kassia Lawrence The crisp smell of piñon pines, juniper and sage float through the air as a slight breeze rustles through the desert foliage. Stars twinkle overhead and you can hear the wing beat of a raven as it flies through the dark sky above you. Nearby, an...
by Mesa Verde Country | Mar 22, 2022 | Articles
By Diane McBride I was hiking as I often do across the high-desert landscape near my home in Southwest Colorado when I came upon a cultural (archaeological) site. Montezuma County can boast over 24,000 recorded sites and even more that have not been recorded. I looked...
by Mesa Verde Country | Jan 25, 2022 | Articles
By Nick Cote, Visit USA Parks The towns of Cortez, Dolores and Mancos collectively make up Mesa Verde Country in Colorado’s four corners region. There’s a distinct southwestern vibe here that sets it apart from the rest of the state, which is reflected in the food and...
by Mesa Verde Country | Oct 27, 2021 | Articles, Itineraries
Southwest Colorado is teeming with mountain bike trails that appeal to all levels of riders. If you feel somewhere in the middle–between newbie and aggressive trail hound–the Cortez area of Colorado delivers. On and off the trails, you’ll love the sense of...
