Exploring the National Parks

80: Exploring Mesa Verde National Park: Best Tips + Activities


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We are exploring Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park in this episode of Exploring the National Parks. This unique national park is for anyone who loves history, especially the fascinating story of the people native to the Southwest!

Mesa Verde is a sacred homeland to 26 different Native American tribes, and it protects the heritage of these incredible people. It represents such an important part of our history as Americans, and we are so excited to dive into this truly special and sacred national park with you today! 

In this episode, we discuss: 

  • The amazing architecture you’ll see in this park
  • Some helpful reminders for the drive when visiting this park
  • What to skip while you’re in this park and what you can’t miss 
  • The must-see sights on the Mesa Top Loop 
  • What makes the Cliff Palace Loop the best part of the park
  • Our top favorite tour to take in Mesa Verde 
  • Where to get the best tacos in Mesa Verde 
  • Construction to watch out for 
  • Why we love Long House 
  • The gateway towns to check out near Mesa Verde 
  • We hope you get the chance to visit Mesa Verde! It’s such an incredible park to visit with so much history. Plan to visit for a couple of days, and be sure to get your advanced reservations if you want to tour the cliff dwellings!

    Don’t forget to complete your task for this week! Head over to the Dirt in My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page and check out our photo of the Balcony House ladder. Would you climb it?! Leave a comment and let us know.

    Check out the full show notes here.

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