Airports: Cortez and Durango. Year-round. Wetherill Mesa, Far View Visitor Center, Cliff Palace Loop, Balcony House, and many services are closed in winter. Wildflowers bloom from April through ...

Explore beautifully preserved Pueblo ruins, embark on some easy hikes with views that never end, and pitch your tent under the canopy of a billion ...

If you want a more immersive hiking experience, head to Wetherill Mesa. Here, you’ll find ranger-led hikes, pet-friendly trails, and opportunities for biking. Don’t miss the Step House on ...

rancher Richard Wetherill and his four younger brothers stumbled across ancient ruins in the cliffs of a high plateau known as Mesa Verde. The cowboys improvised a ladder and descended to examine ...