Today, we’re heading to Southwest Colorado to explore the largest and most well preserved cliff dwelling site in the world – Mesa Verde National Park. In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, complete an activity from the Junior Ranger program, discuss the geology and the Ancestral Puebloans, and have some recommendations for exploring the park.

Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature. The Junior Ranger program is not just for kids; it's for the young, and the young at heart!

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Any trail or hike we mention is shared as a genuine recommendation, and one of our favorite ways to revisit and present our park experiences is by drawing from Robin’s travel journal or reviewing our itineraries to highlight the very best moments. All of our episodes are created by Trail Lovers and Nature Lovers, for Trail Lovers and Nature Lovers!

A Special Thanks to Mesa Verde National Park!

Source: https://www.nps.gov/meve/index.htm

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