Category: Mesa Verde National Park

Cliff Palace with its stone structures, kivas, and towers set within a sandstone alcove.

Feb 10 2026

Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park, National Parks

Our Intriguing Mesa Verde Cliff Palace Tour

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If Balcony House is the adventurous climb, then Cliff Palace is the crown jewel. It is the largest and most iconic cliff dwelling in North America. Thus,...

Ancient cliff dwellings at Balcony House, Mesa Verde, under a large sandstone overhang.

Feb 03 2026

Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park, National Parks

Mesa Verde Balcony House Tour: Tickets, Tips & What to Expect

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Are you ready to scale the ranks of history? One of the more interesting elements of our experience in this national park in the state...

Ancient cliff dwelling structures at Long House in Mesa Verde with stone walls, ladders, and doorways.

Jan 27 2026

Mesa Verde National Park, National Parks

Magical Mesa Verde Long House Tour

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For us, if Cliff Palace was the majestic heart of Mesa Verde and Balcony House its adventurous climb, then our magical Mesa Verde Long House...

A scenic view of a lush, green forested valley with a winding river flowing through it. Majestic mountains can be seen in the background under a sky filled with clouds. This picturesque landscape is perfect for any 10 Day National Park Colorado Trip Itinerary, showcasing tall pine trees and serene natural beauty.

Aug 17 2024

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, National Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park

The Best 10-Day Colorado Road Trip Itinerary: 4 National Parks

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When we first began planning our Colorado road trip, it felt a little overwhelming. Colorado has four incredible national parks, towering mountains, deep canyons, ancient...

Natural rock arch against a blue sky with desert landscape in the background.

Jan 24 2021

Canyonlands National Park, Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park, National Monuments & Historic Sites, National Parks, Utah

Ultimate Travel Guide: Roadtrippin Arches to Mesa Verde

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Update August 2023 The desert landscape of Utah slowly gives way to mountains and pine scrub forests the closer you get to Colorado. This is...

Mesa Verde National Park ancient cliff dwellings built into a rocky overhang, featuring stone walls and wooden beams. Warm tones highlight historical and cultural significance.

Oct 20 2019

Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park

How to Tour Enchanted Mesa Verde National Park

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Updated August 2026 Touring Enchanted Mesa Verde National Park feels like stepping into another world. Some places feel like they belong in a dream. Mesa...

Hello, I'm Wendy, and I started Travel the Parks to document our journeys to the different National Parks across the country. We began sharing our vacations with family and friends. We have expanded it to cover all national park units, state parks, and other destinations we've visited. On our website, we post our travels, tips, and itineraries from all the parks we visit. We also share our love of fishing rivers, lakes and streams. We hope to travel throughout the year now that we have a travel trailer. Every National Park unit sign serves as our signature in a picture. Because of the blog, I hope to make trip planning easier for others.

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Category: Mesa Verde National Park

Our Intriguing Mesa Verde Cliff Palace Tour

Mesa Verde Balcony House Tour: Tickets, Tips & What to Expect

Magical Mesa Verde Long House Tour

The Best 10-Day Colorado Road Trip Itinerary: 4 National Parks

Ultimate Travel Guide: Roadtrippin Arches to Mesa Verde

How to Tour Enchanted Mesa Verde National Park