Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park



Location: Colorado
Size: 52,074 acres
Established: 1906

Activities: Hiking, birdwatching, camping, nature walks, wildlife viewing, stargazing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and interpretive programs.
General Information for Mesa Verde


National Park Service
Describes the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and educational programs at Mesa Verde National Park.

Mesa Verde National Park - In Depth (NPS)
Visitor information, educational resources, Mesa Verde research, facts on the cliff dwellings, and news.


Pictures of Mesa Verde National Park


Mesa Verde
Images of this park, including the Kivas, the Cliff Palace, and the mesa walls.

Terra Galleria Photography
A collection of photos of Mesa Verde National Park.

Cliff Dwellings, Pueblos, and Kivas
Slide show includes photos of various features of this park.


Wildlife and Nature at Mesa Verde


Flora & Fauna Guide
Information on the birds, mammals, reptiles, wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Mesa Verde National Park.

Bird Records for Mesa Verde NP
Lists the birds found at this national park. Includes residence status.

Birdwatching
Introduction to bird watching at Mesa Verde. Describes where various birds might be seen.

Mammal Records for Mesa Verde NP
Lists the mammals that inhabit this park. Includes common names and scientific names.

Geology of Mesa Verde National Park
Discusses the Anasazi, their cliff dwellings, their tools, the kivas, and the pithouses.


History of Mesa Verde National Park


Park History
Discusses the archaeological and cultural history of this national park. Includes link to an administrative history.

Mesa Verde National Park Information
Geologic and cultural history includes facts on the early peoples, information on surveys, a timeline, and details on the geologic formations of this park.


Mesa Verde Weather and Map