Mesa Verde National Park is unlike any other. It is a true window to the past. For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built and thrived here, leaving behind incredible cliff dwellings that still inspire awe today. Visitors can explore on self-guided or ranger-led tours, including the must-see Cliff Palace, North America’s largest cliff dwelling! Whether you’re here for the history, the culture, or the sweeping views, Mesa Verde is an unforgettable journey through time. 📍 Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-

Watch what happens when rocks fall at Cliff Palace. This is from August, when we closed down tours to spall off loose rocks above Cliff Palace. All of these sandstone alcoves are unstable, and small pieces often fall. When bigger rocks threaten, we try to knock them loose. Sometimes, the threatening rocks are so large that we have to close down whole alcoves. That's why Spruce Tree House is closed this year. (sdb) | Mesa Verde National Park