Mesa Verde National Park

How are you liking small town life?  This is a question we hear a lot lately, and we love it because we get to talk about all of the things…

We’ve driven the 30 mile trek west from Durango to Mesa Verde National Park more times that we can count. After driving up and over Mancos Hill, coming down to…

This August has been one of the most beautiful monsoon seasons we can remember, with huge clouds rolling through all day every day, sun rays and rainbows, and scattered thunderstorms…

On a recent gorgeous blue sky day, we drove west of Durango to Mesa Verde.  It’s only 40 minutes away and we try to go at least three times a year.  On this…

Spring is in the air, and that itch to hit the road tells us it’s time to get the maps out and make travel plans to see new places and…

Petroglyph Point Hike is an amazing 2.5 mile round trip hike that is self-guided.  You’re on your own, walking paths of beauty at your own pace to discover small dwelling ruins and…

Beginning with a rare sighting of Ute wild horses, last week’s trip to Mesa Verde was the most beautiful and captivating yet.  We took our time over several days, did our own…

I really thought I could cover all of  Mesa Verde and the Metate Room restaurant in only two posts??  This is my fourth article photo essay from our amazing trip.  Shown…

We’d toured the West side of the park on our first day, and it was spectacular.  But if I had a short period of time and had to choose, the…

The Metate Room restaurant is located in the center of Mesa Verde National Park.  People who live in the area go just for the experience of eating there, without necessarily touring…