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Mesa Verde National Park

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The 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. 84 970-264-5546 rmwildlifepark.org

Described 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 rangerguided activities. nps.gov/blca

Ouray Hot Springs Pool

Relax 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 Street 970-325-7073 ourayhotsprings.com

Historic Downtown Durango

Where Old West meets Southwest, Downtown Durango is a Nationally Registered Historic District and home to historic boutique hotels, award winning restaurants, laid-back brewpubs, and fabulous art galleries, museums, and shops. durango.org

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Denver & Rio Grande RR

Travel back in time with the Denver & Rio Grande Scenic Railroad! This historic 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 Fork 719-873-2003 denverandriogranderailroad.com

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GUNNISON

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MONTROSE

MOAB

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KANAB 89

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50 550 WALSENBURG 160

DURANGO

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ARIZONA 93 89

17 60

84

NEW MEXICO

FLAGSTAFF SEDONA

PAGOSA SPRINGS 64

FARMINGTON

LAS VEGAS

SANTA FE

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ALBUQUERQUE 25

PHOENIX

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Montrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Grand Junction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Flagstaff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Salt Lake City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Albuquerque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242

Denver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Las Vegas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561 Gunnison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Farmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Telluride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Pagosa Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Colorado Tourism

Colorado.com

Delta County

DeltaCountyColorado.com

Durango

Durango.org

Gunnison-Crested Butte

GunnisonCrestedButte.com

Mesa Verde Country

There 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

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Museum of the Mountain West

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad 7 888-872-4607 www.durangotrain.com

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Where 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 Road 970-240-3400 museumofthemountainwest.org

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SALT LAKE CITY

Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park

Mesa 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 archaeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. 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

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Telluride VisitTelluride.com Lake City/Hinsdale County

LakeCity.com

Silverton SilvertonColorado.com Ridgway RidgwayColorado.com Colorado State Patrol

719-635-0385

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Mesa Verde National Park

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

CORTEZ, CO Mesa Verde Visitor & Research Center January to early April: 8:30am - 4:30pm Early April to late May: 8:00am - 5:00pm Late May to early September: 7:30am - 7:00pm Early September to early November: 8:00am - 5:00pm Early November to late December: 8:30am - 4:30pm Entrance Fees: $10-$15 per vehicle (seasonal) Guided Twilight Photo Tours: $20 Cliff Dwellings Guided Tours: Tickets ($4) available at the Visitor Center.

For more information, please visit nps.gov/meve

MOSCA, CO The 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, CO South Rim Visitor Center Located 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 Day November 1 – April 23: 8:30am - 4:00pm April 24 – May 26: 8:00am - 5:00pm May 27 – September 5: 8:00am - 6:00pm September 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

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Located 17 miles west of Pagosa Springs, on hwy. 160, turn onto hwy. 151

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Archaeological Site Tours & Special Events May 15th - September 30th

Ouray • Atop Red Mtn. Pass • Silverton TO: Lake City • Tohelluride • Heaven

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White River National Forest

RIFLE

NEW CASLTE

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White River National Forest

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1 Bachelor Syracuse Mine Tour

Indian Reservation Nat’l Park or Monument

GLENWOOD SPRINGS

139

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AVON

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CARBONDALE

70

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MESA

FRUITA

McClure Pass 8,755

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Colorado National Monument

Grand Mesa National Forest

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GATEWAY

MONTROSE

Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic & Historic Byway

90

141

Uncompahgre National Forest

90

46

Seasonal

SAWPIT

491

DOVE CREEK McPhee Reservoir

DOLORES 145

491

184

CORTEZ

6 4

ANETH 262 Navajo Indian Reservation

UTAH

OXFORD

IGNACIO

Rio Grande National Forest

ARIZONA

NEW MEXICO

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495 170

CHIMNEY ROCK

GALLUP 495

19

64

550

BLOOMFIELD

FARMINGTON

CENTER

DEL NORTE Rio Grande National Forest

PAGOSA SPRINGS

10 Chimney Rock National Monument

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San Juan National Forest

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7 Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

479 Main Avenue, Durango (888) 872-4607 durangotrain.com

Great Sand Dune Nat’l Monument

MOSCA

MONTE VISTA

150

285

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ALAMOSA

370

8 Grand Imperial Hotel

160

BLANCA

1219 Greene Street, Silverton (800) 341-3340 grandimperialhotel.com

FT. GARLAND

285

Summitville Platoro Wilderness Area

159

LA JARA

9 Kristi Mountain Sports

(719) 589-9759 kristimountainsports.com • 3223 Main Steet, Alamosa • 680 Grande Avenue, Del Norte

SAN LUIS 142

84

CONEJOS

Southern Ute Indian Reservation

151

112

160

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Navajo State Park

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ANTONITO

10 Lake Capote

398 Highway 151 Pagosa Springs (970) 883-2273 lakecapote.com

Carson National Forest Carson National Forest

Navajo Reservoir

AZTEC 516

285

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SOUTH FORK

Weminuche Wilderness Area

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2

511

64

SHIPROCK

149

802 Main Avenue, Durango (866) 631-7012 durango.org

MOFFAT

Rio Grande National Forest

CREEDE Silver Thread Scenic & Historic Byway

6 Durango Area Tourism Office

CRESTONE

Cochetopa Pass 10,032

CEDAR HILL

Navajo Indian Reservation

Navajo Indian Reservation

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5234 Highway 285 Antonito (888) 286-2737 coloradomountaintrain.com

SAGUACHE

San Juan National Forest

BAYFIELD

Southern Ute Indian Reservation

NEW MEXICO

FLAGSTAFF, SEDONA 160 & GRAND CANYON

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LAKE CITY

160

DURANGO

COLORADO

ARIZONA TEEK NOS POS

114 u ire

Wolf Creek Pass 10,850

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Ute Mountain Indian Reservation

160

Big Blue Wilderness Area

160

Vallecito Reservoir

5 Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

Gunnison National Forest

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140 41

149

Red Mountain Pass 11,008

SILVERTON

Lemon Dam

50

PUEBLO & 50 CANON CITY

50

cenic & Historic Byway - 4x e Loop S 4R Al pin e

Molas Divide 10,910

Mesa Verde National Park

TOWAOC

Navajo Indian Reservation

16

50

285

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SALIDA

PONCHA SPRINGS

OHIO CITY

23390 Road K, Cortez (800) 422-8975 ext. 454 crowcanyon.org

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MONARCH

y Bywa storic c & Hi

550

MANCOS

160

OPHIR

RICO

145

184

COLORADO

UTAH

Trail of the Ancients Scenic & Historic Byway

Lizard Head Pass 10,222

Map Not To Scale

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

PITKIN

114

Uncompangre National Forest

OURAY TELLURIDE

Archaeological Center

285

ALMONT

SAPINERO

Owl Creek Road

Owl Creek Pass 11,120

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Uncompahgre National Forest

San Juan National Forest

Morrow Reservoir

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PLACERVILLE 141

Jack 15 Silver Reservoir

RIDGWAY

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145

50

Ridgway Reservoir

West Elk L o op Sceni

4 Crow Canyon

135

GUNNISON

CIMARRON

90

NORWOOD

Blue Mesa Reservoir

347

550

348

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison Nat’l Park

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Mosca (719) 378-2612 coloradogators.com

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San Isabel National Forest

West Elk Wilderness Area

Gunnison National Forest

Gators Reptile Park 3 Colorado 9162 County Road 9 North

HARTSEL

BUENA VISTA

TINCUP

CRAWFORD

92

3179 State Highway 151 Chimney Rock (970) 883-5359 chimneyrockco.org/map

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Kebler Pass 9,890

CRESTED BUTTE

National Monument

285

Pike National Forest

Cottonwood Pass 12,126

Taylor Park Reservoir

MT. CRESTED BUTTE

PAONIA

CEDAREDGE

Twin Lakes Reservoir GRANITE

82

Raggeds Wilderness Area

SOMERSET

HOTCHKISS

Grand Mesa Scenic & Historic Byway

G un

141

133

ASPEN

Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area

2 Chimney Rock 9

Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness Area

SKYWAY

141

50

WHITEWATER

SAL

91

White River National Forest

SALT LAKE CITY & MOAB

Manti-La Sal National Forest

1222 County Road 14, Ouray (970) 325-0220 bachelorsyracusemine.com

LEADVILLE

Turquoise Lake

White River National Forest

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527 511

550 ALBUQUERQUE

17 Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation

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CHAMA

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Oasis 11 Nature’s 300 South Camino del Rio

159

64

Durango (970) 247-1988 naturesoasismarket.com

285

SANTE FE 84

TAOS 64 64

721 County Road 4-A Silverton (800) 872-3009 or (970) 387-5444 minetour.com

Springs Inn & Suites 13 Pagosa 519 Village Drive

Pagosa Springs (970) 731-3400 or (888) 221-8088 pagosaspringsinnsuites.com

Mountain RV Park 14 Red 664 Greene Street Silverton (970) 387-5512 or (888) 970-5512 redmtmotelrvpk.com

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Fly Shop & Guide Service 565 Sherman Street #2 Ridgway (970) 626-4460 fishrigs.com

Outfitters 16 Rimrock 12175 County Road 44

Mancos (970) 533-7588 rimrockoutfitters.com

17 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) 325-0089 sanjuanjeeptours.com

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Tourism Association

sanluisvalley.org@gmail.com sanluisvalley.org

Fork Visitors Center 19 South 28 Silver Thread Lane South Fork (710) 873-5512 or (800) 571-0881 southfork.org

Campgrounds 20 United 1322 Animas View Drive

Durango (970) 247-3853 unitedcampgrounddurango.com

SanLuisValley.org

TROLLEY TO AND FROM TOWN

1322 Animas View Drive • Durango, Colorado 81301 (970) 247-3853 • www.unitedcampgrounddurango.com

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Surrounded by the San Juan National Forest On the banks of the Animas River Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge train runs through the campground.

100 plus level sites with water, electricity and sewers 90 tent sites with grass • Free Wi-Fi General store • Pets allowed • Plenty of shade trees

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