The Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center is located at the entrance to the Mesa Verde National Park, off Highway 160. The center provides visitors with information and resources to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of the park’s natural and cultural resources. Various educational exhibits, interactive displays, and informational materials about the park can […]
Park Point, at 8,572 feet, is the highest elevation in Mesa Verde National Park. To reach the summit, hikers follow a short 1/2-mile out-and-back trail with about 50 feet of elevation gain. The trail begins and ends at the same trailhead (37.28038, -108.46149), located off Mesa Top Ruins Road, the park’s main scenic drive. […]
While camping in the national forest near the small town of Dolores, Colorado, we decided to explore the area one morning. After finishing our shopping at a local grocery store and an antique shop, we noticed a railroad museum across the road and decided to check it out. The museum, officially named the Galloping […]
