ColoradoHikingParks Tag: Mesa Verde National Park

Exploring The Far View Sites In Mesa Verde National Park

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 […]

ColoradoHikingParks Tag: Mesa Verde National Park

Exploring Spruce Tree House And The Chapin Mesa Museum In Mesa Verde National Park

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 […]

ColoradoHikingParks Tag: Mesa Verde National Park

Exploring Cedar Tree Tower And The Farming Terrace Trail In Mesa Verde National Park

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 […]

ParksVisitor CentersWyoming Tag: Yellowstone National Park

Exploring The Albright Visitor Center In Yellowstone National Park

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 […]

HikingParksUtah Tag: Dinosaur National Monument

Hiking The Fossil Discovery Trail In Dinosaur National Monument

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 […]

ColoradoParksVisitor Centers Tag: Great Sand Dunes National Park

Exploring The Visitor Center In Great Sand Dunes National Park

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 […]