Fall in Mesa Verde reminds us of the beginning of a new time of preparation and resiliency in a harsh desert climate. These months represent harvest, gathering, and time spent with community, similarly to the Ancient Puebloan communities that have lived here for thousands of years before us.
Sincerely,
Mesa Verde National Park
This World Heritage Site preserves more than 600 cliff dwellings typical of the Ancestral Puebloan culture, which lasted from about 450 to 1300. The allure of this park is not only the remarkable ruins, but also the mystery of the people who inhabited them.
State(s): Colorado
Established: 1906
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Greetings from Mesa Verde National Park
In arid New Mexico is this lesser know gem. It is well cared for, has excellent trails and interesting guides and exhibits. Indigenous people lived here during the Stone Age and for over 2 hundred years. They built these amazing cliff dwellings, accessible now by ladders. Their thick walls protected…
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Greetings from Mesa Verde National Park
This Ranger has been a NPS Ranger for a LONG time and her knowledge and wisdom are incredible! I wish I knew her name. She was giving our tour on May 23, 2015.
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