This year marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Encompassing 178,000 acres of public land west of Cortez, the Monument was created on June 9, ...

Long before anyone claimed to be a “native Coloradan,” there were cliff dwellers, hunter-gatherers and even Ice Age inhabitants shaping the landscape. Many of their settlements have been excavated in ...

Many aspire to check national parks off their bucket list, believing them to be the nation’s most spectacular landscapes. But before earning their more prestigious label, Great Sand Dunes and Black ...

DENVER — Two Republican members of Congress from Colorado are asking the Trump administration not to change the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, one of more than two dozen monuments under ...

Colorado’s southwest corner blends fascinating ancient history, rugged desert landscapes, and fun outdoor adventure. While Mesa Verde National Park is the crown jewel, the region also includes other ...