Mesa Verde National Park
add photosMesa Verde National Park provides a look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from A.D. 600 to A.D. 1300. Children from age 4 to 12 can become a Junior Ranger at Mesa Verde. Just pick up an activity booklet at the Far View Visitor Center or Chapin Mesa Museum, explore the park, complete the activities, and take the booklet to any park information center for review.
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"Great Place!"
I wish we had been able to stay longer! We spend an afternoon/evening visiting the sites and the museum -- the hike to Spruce House was fun, and the "ruins" amazing. I wish we ad been able to take one of the longer guided tours to some of the other cliff dwellings. We camped in the park; the camp store was well-stocked, and the campground was a nice place to stay.
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"Stunning!"
Probably one of the most incredible historical parks to visit.
The ruins are just unbelievable. You can see how much detail went into every hut and every little thing. I have not taken my kids to visit yet but I went when I was about 10 with my siblings who are all younger than me and we had a blast. Some of the ladders up to the dwellings are quite steep though!
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"Mesa verde-a trip back in time"
Wow! This park was better than we expected. The drive into the park stretches for miles up. Plenty of wildlife available for viewing. We stayed in the park lodge which was rustic and basic. No a/c and small. Limited cell service. Several dining options available in walking distance. Head to the visitor center early to sign up for the tours of the pueblo ruins. Don't be scared away by the safety speeches. We saw all ages and physical abilities on the tours. Some are guided and others are independent. There is also a driving tour that is great.
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"Awsome place!"
We visited this park when my kids were teens. They loved it. The ruins are unbelievable. It is hard to believe that people actually lived in the cliffs like that. My kids went on one of the tours that took them into the ruins. They had to climb ladders and crawl trough a tunnel. They loved it. (Unfortunately my husband had a back injury at the time and was unable to go on the tour. )This is one of those must see national parks! Wait till the kids are older and they will enjoy it much more.
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"Fascinating piece of history!"
This NPS site is a very fascinating piece of history! No Native American lover should miss this! Plan on a lot of driving around and hiking. Most trails are easy and well-paved, but they can get steep. We visited when I was pregnant and it wasn't too fun! ;-) I also couldn't climb and crawl around the ruins, which is a major part of it. Try to visit in the spring or fall when the weather is cooler, as it gets pretty hot and there's not much shade around! Bring plenty of water!!!
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