<p>In this new series of short Site Spotlights, rangers share insights into their favorite sites in Mesa Verde National Park. In our first episode, join Ranger Janis for a spotlight on Cedar Tree Tower. Why were towers built all over Mesa Verde and what were they for?</p>

In this new series of short Site Spotlights, rangers share insights into their favorite sites in Mesa Verde National Park. In our first episode, join Ranger Janis for a spotlight on Cedar Tree Tower. Why were towers built all over Mesa Verde and what were they for?

Site Spotlights: Cedar Tree Tower

"Welcome to this special place. My name is TJ Atsye. I am a Park Ranger here at Mesa Verde National Park and I am Laguna Pueblo, a direct descendant of the people who used to live here. Please join me as we follow the footsteps left behind by my Pueblo ancestors."

You can listen along in your car as you drive the six miles (10 km) of the Mesa Top Loop on Chapin Mesa, or listen on your phone as you explore the ten stops along the way. You can also follow along from your home or school to explore Mesa Verde virtually. The audio tour is about 40 minutes long.

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"Welcome to this special place. My name is TJ Atsye. I am a Park Ranger here at Mesa Verde National Park and I am Laguna Pueblo, a direct descendant of the people who used to live here. Please join me as we follow the footsteps left behind by my Pueblo ancestors." You can listen along in your car as you drive the six miles (10 km) of the Mesa Top Loop on Chapin Mesa, or listen on your phone as you explore the ten stops along the way. You can also follow along from your home or school to explore Mesa Verde virtually. The audio tour is about 40 minutes long.

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