Shutdown, Snow Keep Colorado National Monument Road Closed And Some Visitors Peeved
The ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government has affected National Parks and federal lands across the country in different ways.
Mesa Verde National Park
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Study Links Air Pollution To Visitor Drops In National Parks Like Rocky
Read moreStudy co-author Ivan Rudik said air quality warnings issued by parks and other government agencies may be causing the visitation drop.
How CSU Students Fight Noise Pollution In National Parks
Read moreThe National Park Service cannot keep noise out, but it can measure it.
A Festival of Lights That Is Uniquely Colorado
Read moreMesa Verde National Park glows by the light of luminarias -- lanterns made with candles in paper bags -- during a holiday open house.
Mesa Verde National Park Is The Latest Nature Spot Plagued By Graffiti, Vandalism
Read morePark rangers have happened upon several instances of vandalism and graffiti.
Were Mesa Verde’s Ancient Builders Geniuses At Geometry?
Read moreA research professor at the University of Arizona has found the ancient inhabitants of the Mesa Verde area used complex geometry to build a temple — the first sign of such sophisticated geometrical skills in North America.
Visitors To Colorado's National Parks Spent $485M In 2016, Report Says
Read moreSpending was up by about 8 percent and visits rose by 5.5 percent over 2015, a new report says.
Mesa Verde Considers Fee Increase To Support New Projects
If approved, entrance fees to the park would rise from $15 to $20 per vehicle during the summer season.Read more
In Mesa Verde, Climate Change Reveals New Treasures, Destroys Old Ones
Read moreThe structural integrity of Spruce Tree House, one of the Southwest’s most popular archeological attractions, is a particular worry.
Tourists Spent $55M Near Mesa Verde National Park In 2015
A new report from the National Park Service shows that visitor spending also supported 814 jobs in the area.Read more
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