Mesa Verde Country
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Did you know? “Sandstone, mortar and wooden beams were the three primary construction materials for the cliff dwellings. The Ancestral Pueblo people shaped each sandstone block using harder stones collected from nearby river beds. The mortar between the … bit.ly/2vu7pxC
What a view! Thanks for sharing this wonderful moment with us at Canyon of the Ancients Guest Ranch! 🐑🍃 #exploremesaverde Photo: @canyon_of_the_ancients_ranch bit.ly/2ZDjXRp
The Sleeping Ute Mountain can be seen from various lookouts here in Mesa Verde Country. Have you seen this view before? ⛰ #exploremesaverde Photo: @andrewdgreen_ 🌟 bit.ly/2IWk3xC
Did you know? “Mesa Verde contains several habitats that support a great diversity of resident and migratory wildlife. The park has been named a Colorado Important Bird Area (IBA) by the Audubon Society, and has two Protected Activity Centers and three b… bit.ly/2IyzLQ7
Covering 176,000 acres, the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is a rugged and breathtaking landscape containing the highest known density of archaeological sites in the United States. 6,000 ancient sites, some visible to the eye, dot the landsca… bit.ly/2UGMZRb
The rich soil of Mesa Verde Country creates strong roots in our growing community. The Ancestral Puebloans farmed these valleys and mesas, including current-day Mesa Verde National Park, until approximately 1300 AD. Growing primarily corn, beans, and squ… bit.ly/2ZhOCDm
Who’s ready for warmer weather and summer adventures? 🙋♀️☀️ #exploremesaverde Photo: @jesika_rose ✨ bit.ly/2VMFVPi
Ending the week with this fabulous sunset taken in Mesa Verde National Park! So dreamy! 😌🌟 #exploremesaverde Photo: @deirdredenaliphotography 🏆 bit.ly/2GfNec2
Lowry Pueblo - Did you know? Named for homesteader George Lowry, this site is typical of the medium-sized pueblos that once dotted the Montezuma Valley. Lowry Pueblo had a total of about 40 rooms and 8 kivas at its peak in the early 11th century and was… bit.ly/2UbFP27
Follow the leader! Have you been on this guided trail before? 📸🏰 #exploremesaverde Photo: @billygoatbrustman bit.ly/2Up8SEA
Wowza! We hope your weekend is just as wonderful as this photo! Spectacular shot. 🤩🏆 #exploremesaverde Photo: @bruce.norman.porter 🥇 bit.ly/2FQYdIy
What does the weekend have in store for you? Maybe a visit to Mesa Verde National Park is needed for the soul! #exploremesaverde 🚐✨ Photo: @shecarriesherownshoes ift.tt/2OR7eoW
“While cliff dwelling tours do not begin until mid-April, many of the cliff dwellings can be viewed from a variety of overlooks, including Cliff Palace and Spruce Tree House. Quieter than summer, but with more moderate temperatures than winter, spring is… ift.tt/2TRTZpc
Take a look at this throwback! Wow, Square House Tower is glowing! #exploremesaverde 💡🌟 Photo: @murlo.handy ift.tt/2FzkDOh
Warm temperatures and partly cloudy skies. We’d say it’s a beautiful week in, Mesa Verde Country! 🌷🌤 #exploremesaverde ift.tt/2CBunHh
Named for the ancient outlined hands painted on the site, Painted Hand Pueblo is a beautiful tower perched on a boulder. While the location has never been excavated, stone rubble shows where rooms were built against the cliff-face and on surrounding boul… ift.tt/2YnIUjb
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