Mesa Verde Country Offers Resources for Planning a Trip to Southwest Colorado While Safely Distancing


Mesa Verde Country Offers Resources for Planning a Trip to Southwest Colorado While Safely Distancing

Photo caption: View of Hovenweep National Monument in Southwest Colorado's Mesa Verde Country.
In the era of physical distancing, many travelers are anxious to start traveling or at least start planning a trip. Colorado is in the Safer at Home and in the Vast Great Outdoors Phase of reopening, which allows travelers to recreate outdoors while maintaining a sustainable level of physical distancing. Whether you feel comfortable taking a trip now, or want to get started mapping out a fabulous vacation for the future, Mesa Verde Country has a number of online resources to get you started. 
“We are anxious to welcome people back to Southwest Colorado and encourage everyone to follow the current guidelines when visiting,” says Kelly Kirkpatrick, Mesa Verde Country Executive Director. “We also know that part of the fun of vacationing is planning the trip, so we want to remind travelers about the many planning resources that are available at their fingertips.” 
Vacation Travel Planner & eNewsletter
You can request a Mesa Verde Country Travel Planner and eNewsletter by filling out the form at this link: https://www.mesaverdecountry.com/travel-planner/. Choose the printed guide, and it will be mailed to you, or you can opt to receive a digital version that will be downloadable immediately. 
Trip Itineraries 
It’s nearly impossible to explore the thousands of ancient archaeological sites in Mesa Verde Country in a lifetime, let alone a week or long weekend. Mesa Verde Country helps travelers get the most out of their time by offering ready-to-go day trips and a seven-day itinerary that can be customized based on how long you’re staying.
Travel Podcasts
Mesa Verde Country has produced a free podcast series called Ancient Voices that is a digital audio tour of Southwestern Colorado’s antiquities. Download it (https://www.mesaverdecountry.com/podcasts-series/)  to hear about exploring visitor services, as well as historic and pre-historic treasures of this uniquely southwest destination. 
Cortez Welcome Center
The friendly Cortez Welcome Center staff (928 E Main St., Cortez) is available to help travelers safely plan their trip through Mesa Verde Country. Simply call the center (970-565-4048) to speak with one of the knowledgeable staff members or stop by to get brochures, maps, and other information from a safe physical distance. 
To learn more about planning a trip to Mesa Verde Country, visit the new and improved website at www.mesaverdecountry.com

About Mesa Verde Country (www.mesaverdecountry.com
Mesa Verde Country is in southwest Colorado near the entrance to the magnificent Mesa Verde National Park. The nearby towns of Cortez, Dolores, and Mancos provide accommodations, dining, outdoor fun and visitor services. Named the “Number One Historic Monument in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler and one of the "50 Places of a Lifetime-The World's Greatest Destinations” by National Geographic, Mesa Verde National Park is one of the nation’s first World Heritage sites and the largest archaeological preserve in the country. Two national byways pass through Mesa Verde Country. In addition to the National Park, Mesa Verde Country is loaded with other archaeological attractions: Hovenweep National Monument, Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum, Ute Mountain Tribal Park, Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, and the Cortez Cultural Center. Mountain biking enthusiasts have recognized Mesa Verde Country as one of the next great mountain biking destinations. 

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