Located in Southwestern Colorado, Mesa Verde, “Green Table” in Spanish, National Park offers an unparalleled opportunity to see and experience a unique cultural and physical landscape. Including more than 4,000 known archeological sites dating back to A.D. 550, this national treasure protects the cliff dwellings and mesa top sites of pit houses, pueblos, masonry towers, and farming structures of the Ancestral Pueblo peoples who lived here for more than 700 years. The cliff dwellings are some of the most notable and best preserved sites in the United States. In 2021, mesaverdenps was certified as the world’s 100th International Dark Sky Park. The region’s high elevation, arid climate, sparse population, and clear skies contribute to exceptional stargazing opportunities. Have you visited Mesa Verde? Image 1: View of cliff dwellings Image 2: Cliff Palace in a sandstone alcove Image 3: A park ranger points out an architectural detail to visitors in an alcove site. Image 4: A handpri...