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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INFORMATION E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A ™
photo credit: Interactive Earth photo credit: NPS photo by L.Lynch
CORTEZ, COMesa Verde Visitor & Research CenterJanuary to early April: 8:30am - 4:30pmEarly April to late May: 8:00am - 5:00pmLate May to early September: 7:30am - 7:00pmEarly September to early November: 8:00am - 5:00pmEarly November to late December: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Entrance Fees: $10-$15 per vehicle (seasonal)Guided Twilight Photo Tours: $20Cliff Dwellings Guided Tours: Tickets ($4) available at the Visitor Center.
For more information, please visit nps.gov/meve
MOSCA, COThe Visitor Center is open every day of the year except federal winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day). Hours are generally 8:30 am-6:00 pm daily in summer months, and 9:00-4:30 fall through spring. Call the Visitor Center at 719-378-6395 or visit nps.gov/grsa for exact hours during the time of your visit.
Entrance Fees: $15 non-commercial vehicle
MONTROSE, COSouth Rim Visitor CenterLocated 7 miles north on CO Highway 347 from the intersection with U.S. Highway 50. Open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas DayNovember 1 – April 23: 8:30am - 4:00pmApril 24 – May 26: 8:00am - 5:00pmMay 27 – September 5: 8:00am - 6:00pmSeptember 6 – October 31: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Entrance Fees: $15 non-commercial vehicle
For road access information (North Rim, South Rim and East Portal) visit nps.gov/blca
Mesa Verde National Park Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Horseback RidingBreakfast Rides
Steak RidesWilderness Pack Trips
Mancos, Colorado • www.rimrockoutfitters.com970-533-7588
Located 17 miles west of Pagosa Springs, on hwy. 160, turn onto hwy. 151
FREE Hot Breakfast
Indoor Pool & Hot Tub
Pets ok with fee
Jacuzzi Rooms
Rooms with 3 Beds Available
(970) 731-3400 • (888) 221-8088 • pagosaspringsinnsuites.com
519 Village Drive, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 • [email protected]
grand imperialhotel + lounge + restaurant
silverton, COLORADOwww.grandimperialHOTEL.com
CROW CANYONARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER
Tour a real archaeology dig!23390 Road K, Cortez, CO | 800.422.8975, ext. 454 | crowcanyon.org
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HELPFUL VISITOR INFORMATIONALL EMERGENCIES 911
Colorado Tourism Colorado.com
Delta County DeltaCountyColorado.com
Durango Durango.org
Gunnison-Crested Butte GunnisonCrestedButte.com
Mesa Verde Country MesaVerdeCountry.com
Montrose VisitMontrose.com
Ouray OurayColorado.com
Pagosa Springs VisitPagosaSprings.com
Telluride VisitTelluride.com
Lake City/Hinsdale County LakeCity.com
Silverton SilvertonColorado.com
Ridgway RidgwayColorado.com
Colorado State Patrol 719-635-0385
Road Conditions CoTrip.org
Colorado Visitor Information VisitorTips.com
Southwest Colorado
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Mesa Verde National ParkMesa Verde, Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from AD 600 to 1300. Today the park protects nearly 5,000 known archaeo-logical sites, including 600 cliff dwell-ings. These sites are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States. The park entrance is along Hwy. 160 between the towns of Mancos and Cortez and about 35 miles west of Durango.nps.gov/meve
Black Canyon of theGunnison National ParkDescribed on the National Park website as “deep, steep and narrow,” this extraordinary canyon has the Gunnison River at the bottom. There are several trails for all abilities on both the North and South Rims. These will give you spectacular views of the canyon. There are plenty of ranger-guided activities.nps.gov/blca
Historic Downtown DurangoWhere Old West meets Southwest, Downtown Durango is a Nationally Registered Historic District and home to historic boutique hotels, award win-ning restaurants, laid-back brewpubs, and fabulous art galleries, museums, and shops.durango.org
Southern Colorado MuseumsThere are many Southern Colorado Museums for history lovers to enjoy. Even if you aren’t a huge history lover there are artifacts that will be sure to interest you. Almost every town in Southern Colorado has its own museum. Why so many Southern Colorado Museums you might ask? It is because most families have lived here several generations and are very proud of their heritage. There are also a lot of Native American artifacts that have been found in the San Luis Valley.southern-colorado-guide.com
Rocky Mountain Wildlife ParkThe Park is a privately owned facility that has been in operation since 1986. The purpose here is to educate people about the animals in this area. Visitors are given the chance to see these beautiful animals up close in what would be their natural habitats.5 miles south of Pagosa on U.S. Hwy. 84970-264-5546rmwildlifepark.org
Museum of the Mountain WestWhere history comes alive! View thousands of artifacts from the Mountain West circa 1880-1930, see authentic storefronts and be sure to take the guided tour so you don’t miss any of the interesting stories and anecdotes. Two miles east of Montrose.68169 Miami Road970-240-3400museumofthemountainwest.org
Ouray Hot Springs PoolRelax in their famous sulfur-free hot springs. The public pool contains close to a million gallons of crystal clear natural hot springs water. There are several soaking sections at a variety of temperatures ranging from 88-106 degrees. There’s a lap swimming section, a diving area and large slide (both closed in winter), and a shallow section for kids. There is also a massage facility and a fitness center.1220 Main Street970-325-7073ourayhotsprings.com
Denver & Rio Grande RRTravel back in time with the Denver & Rio Grande Scenic Railroad! This his-toric route takes you over tracks that date back to the gold and silver rush, when the West was wild. Visit them for one of the most scenic excursions along the beautiful Rio Grande River to Wagon Wheel Gap. They also offer special extended excursions to the Wasson Wye. Another option is their Rail & Raft adventure.97 Ponderosa Drive, South Fork719-873-2003denverandriogranderailroad.com
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GET YOUR FREE TRAVEL PLANNER TODAY 866.631.7012 • www.durango.org
Your Gateway to Old West Heritage,
Ancient Ruins and Adventure
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad888-872-4607 www.durangotrain.com
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(970)883-5359
www.chimneyrockco.org /map
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Wow! The most amazing train ride I’ve ever experienced. Scenery was just breathtaking. You’ve got to do this!ColoradoMountainTrain.com = 1.888.286.2737Train departs daily May 28-Oct. 23, 2016Antonito, CO & Chama, NM
EXPERIENCE THE AUTHENTIC WEST
{ National Historic Landmark}BACHELOR-SYRACUSE
M I N E T O U R • O u r a y , c ostrike up your adventure -
1,500 feet into gold hill!Open May - october • 970.325.0220
$14.99 • kids 6-12 $7.99
tours, gold panning, gift shopcamp breakfast, yum!
SNOWCAT SKIING
World’s oldest and Colorado’s best Jeep Tours • Rafting • Snow Cat Skiing Snowmobile Tours • Guided FishingLodging • Dining • Weddings • Zip Lines
Ouray • Atop Red Mtn. Pass • SilvertonTO: Lake City • Tohelluride • Heaven
SanJuanJeepTours.com • 970-325-0089 • HistoricWesternHotel.comFeatured by CBS, Jeep Journal & twice in National Geographic
est. 1946est. 1946(Jeep - 1941)
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Kebler Pass9,890
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West Elk Loop Scenic & Historic Byway
Alpine Loop Scenic & Historic Byway - 4x4 Required
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Deluxe Camping& Recreation
1322 Animas View Drive • Durango, Colorado 81301(970) 247-3853 • www.unitedcampgrounddurango.com
TROLLEY TO AND FROM TOWNSurrounded by the San Juan National Forest
On the banks of the Animas RiverDurango & Silverton Narrow Gauge train
runs through the campground.100 plus level sites with water, electricity and sewers
90 tent sites with grass • Free Wi-FiGeneral store • Pets allowed • Plenty of shade trees
SanLuisValley.org
Keep It Cool!
Bachelor Syracuse Mine Tour 1222 County Road 14, Ouray(970) 325-0220bachelorsyracusemine.com
Chimney RockNational Monument3179 State Highway 151Chimney Rock(970) 883-5359chimneyrockco.org/map
Colorado Gators Reptile Park9162 County Road 9 North Mosca(719) 378-2612coloradogators.com
Crow CanyonArchaeological Center23390 Road K, Cortez(800) 422-8975 ext. 454crowcanyon.org
Cumbres & ToltecScenic Railroad5234 Highway 285Antonito(888) 286-2737coloradomountaintrain.com
Durango Area Tourism Office802 Main Avenue, Durango(866) 631-7012durango.org
Durango & SilvertonNarrow Gauge Railroad479 Main Avenue, Durango(888) 872-4607durangotrain.com
Grand Imperial Hotel1219 Greene Street, Silverton(800) 341-3340grandimperialhotel.com
Kristi Mountain Sports(719) 589-9759kristimountainsports.com • 3223 Main Steet, Alamosa • 680 Grande Avenue, Del Norte
Lake Capote398 Highway 151Pagosa Springs (970) 883-2273lakecapote.com
Nature’s Oasis300 South Camino del RioDurango(970) 247-1988naturesoasismarket.com
Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour721 County Road 4-ASilverton(800) 872-3009 or(970) 387-5444minetour.com
Pagosa Springs Inn & Suites519 Village DrivePagosa Springs(970) 731-3400 or(888) 221-8088pagosaspringsinnsuites.com
Red Mountain RV Park664 Greene StreetSilverton(970) 387-5512 or(888) 970-5512redmtmotelrvpk.com
RIGS Adventure COFly Shop & Guide Service565 Sherman Street #2Ridgway(970) 626-4460fishrigs.com
Rimrock Outfitters12175 County Road 44Mancos(970) 533-7588rimrockoutfitters.com
San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours& Snowcat Skiing • Ouray – In the Historic Western Hotel Lobby • Atop Red Mountain Pass • Silverton – At the Train • Telluride – At the Gondola(888) 624-8403 or(970) 325-0089sanjuanjeeptours.com
San Luis ValleyTourism [email protected]
South Fork Visitors Center28 Silver Thread LaneSouth Fork(710) 873-5512 or(800) 571-0881southfork.org
United Campgrounds1322 Animas View DriveDurango(970) 247-3853unitedcampgrounddurango.com
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