The River Trail links the Green River and Split Mountain Campgrounds on the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument. The trailhead at the Green River Campground is located at the northern end of Loop A, while in the Split Mountain Campground, it is past the dark sky viewing area. This out-and-back trail covers 3 miles round-trip, […]
The Knife Edge Trail is a 2-mile round-trip interpretive hike located in Mesa Verde National Park. This relatively flat trail, with an elevation gain of just 150 feet, is great for families. Hikers follow a section of the park’s historic entrance road which leads them to breathtaking views of the Montezuma Valley. The parking […]
From A.D. 900 to around A.D. 1300, the Far View area was one of the most densely populated regions of Mesa Verde, serving as a thriving farming community for the Ancestral Puebloans. Within just half a square mile, nearly 50 villages have been identified, housing hundreds of people. The Ancestral Puebloans lived in Far […]
The 6-mile Mesa Top Loop in Mesa Verde National Park offers a journey through 700 years of Ancestral Pueblo history and is open daily from 8 am to sunset. This scenic drive features short, paved trails leading to eleven archaeological sites, where you can explore the remains of ancient pithouses, pueblos, and masonry villages. […]
Spruce Tree House, the third-largest cliff dwelling in Mesa Verde National Park, was first discovered in 1888. Known as one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in the park, approximately 90% of the visible materials—including walls, wood, and plaster—are original. Built by the ancestral Pueblo people between 1211 and 1278 AD, it sits within […]
The Soda Canyon Overlook Trail is located about a mile beyond the Balcony House parking area along Cliff Palace Loop Road in Mesa Verde National Park. The parking area is quite small, and on our first attempt, we couldn’t find a spot. However, we were lucky on our second try. Cliff Palace Loop Road […]
Cedar Tree Tower is one of several tower sites that have been discovered within Mesa Verde National Park. Located off Mesa Tops Ruins Road (37.19843, -108.48219), the site features a small parking area with limited space for vehicles. A brief walk from the roadside brings visitors to the tower and kiva, structures built during the […]
The Albright Visitor Center is located five miles south of Yellowstone National Park’s North Entrance in the historic village of Mammoth Hot Springs. This historic structure was built by the United States Army in 1909 and named after Yellowstone’s first superintendent, Horace M. Albright, after the National Park Service was formed. The center provides […]
The Fossil Discovery Trail is a 1.2-mile one-way path situated on the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument. Along the trail, visitors can explore three distinct fossil sites while taking in the monument’s desert landscape. Hikers will encounter a variety of fossils, including remnants of marine life and dinosaurs. With a keen eye, you […]
The visitor center in Great Sand Dunes National Park is located near the park entrance. This newly renovated center serves as a gateway for visitors to the park, providing them with information and resources to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of the park. There are various educational exhibits, interactive displays, and informational materials about […]