Though a long drive from the Front Range, visiting these ancient ruins should be on every Coloradan’s bucket list. (via thknwco)
To walk quietly through these settlements, listening to the wind whistle through the rooms, hallways and kivas is to step back in time. How did they survive such a harsh desert landscape? Where did water and lumber come from? And why did they abandon such places after so much hard work?
Here is an introduction to exploring the ancient ruins of the Four Corners region. There are many more places throughout the Southwest where you can see such remnants of these communities, but we’re focusing on accessible ones in Colorado or just over the border. This region can be very hot in the peak of summer, so plan ahead. The upside: You can camp quite comfortably in the region into November.
The drive up is dizzyingly steep, and you’ll marvel at the effort it must have taken to build such marvels.Stop at the visitors center at the park entrance and make your tour reservations, as most of the ruins can only be visited on ranger-led walks. They also can be reserved in advance at$30 per vehicle, valid for 7 days ; annual pass, $55; America the Beautiful annual parks pass, $80; $8-$25 per person for cliff dwelling tours .
Hikers will enjoy a walk through Sand Canyon, where tiny homes built into shallow alcoves provide a stark contrast to the majesty of the Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde.Make your first stop at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum in Dolores, where you can tour exhibits, pick up maps and ask questions of the helpful rangers.is just outside of Dolores and is a great base camp for exploring the national monument.
Once home to more than 2,500 people, Hovenweep includes six villages built between A.D. 1200 and 1300. Add adventure to your trip by camping and hiking to the Holly Group through two slot canyons.
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