As our fourth and final stop in Colorado, we are on to another park we have not heard of before our trip – Black Canyon of the Gunnison – a deep gorge with dramatic sheer granite walls in western Colorado.
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Mesa Verde National Park
Our next stop in Colorado is a park we have never heard of before this trip – Mesa Verde National Park. Mesa Verde National Park is in southwest Colorado. It was established to protect the heritage of the ancient Puebloans and the park contains over 5,000 archeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. The cliff dwellings are supposed to be particularly well preserved and spectacular – whole cities tucked underneath cliff ledges. It should be a fascinating visit.
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