The Four Corners
A thousand years ago, this region was the center of an incredibly complex and influential civilization that flourished over several centuries throughout the entire Southwest. The Ancestral Puebloans, along with other tribal groups, occupied this land and inhabited sites such as Mesa Verde, Chaco Canyon and Canyon de Chelly. Today, the region is home to the descendants of these tribes, many of whom have a strong connection to these important cultural sites.
From the dry desert ecosystem at Chaco Canyon to the pinyon-juniper woodlands at Mesa Verde, the geographic isolation of these parks offers visitors the ability to get off the beaten path to find solitude away from big crowds.
Montezuma County expands historic road map
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Right of way claims run into federal jurisdiction
Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 2:20 PM Updated: Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 4:48 PM Montezuma County recently installed this sign along the Dolores/Norwood Road near the base of Dunlap Hill. The Journal file Montezuma County has created an historic road map in an effort to document the routes. Courtesy Montezuma County
Montezuma County expands historic road map Montezuma County recently installed this sign along the Dolores/Norwood Road near the base of Dunlap Hill. The Journal file Courtesy Montezuma County
4 Adventure-Packed Road Trips for Every Season
Make the most out of your seasonal road trip with these spots to eat, drink, play, and relax. Angela Ufheil •
January 1, 2021
Winter road trip highlighted in blue, spring in green, summer in red, and autumn in brown. Map illustration by Sean Parsons
Season: Winter
These stops feature ideal spots to bundle up and explore northwest Colorado’s snowy surfaces plus fun ways to thaw out.
Stop #1 Kremmling
Stop #2 Clark
Eat: Order red jalapeño poppers in the two-year-old Glen Eden Restaurant’s cozy dining room.
Stop #3 Glenwood Springs
Play: Daily lift tickets for Sunlight Mountain Resort’s 72 trails start at just $59 for adults so you’ll have cash left over for a trip to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park the next day.