Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado | Photo Credit: Shutterstock / tsuchi
Mesa Verde National Park, located in southwestern Colorado, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its well-preserved ancient cliff dwellings. The park offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the ancestral Pueblo people who inhabited the region over 700 years ago. Visitors can explore the remarkable cliff dwellings, hike through the rugged canyons, and learn about the rich cultural heritage of the area through interpretive programs. Mesa Verde is not only a place of historical significance, but also a stunning natural landscape with breathtaking views of canyons and mesas. It is a fascinating destination that combines history, archaeology, and natural beauty. Be sure to visit the park website for current closures and conditions.
Top Photography Locations and Sights at Mesa Verde National Park:
As photographers, we know that many of you will only have one chance in a lifetime to visit the National Parks. To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of our top photography locations and sights at Mesa Verde National Park! While this is not comprehensive, and there are many more amazing sights to see, it should give you a good feel for the park.
Mesa Verde National Park Wildlife Photography:
Mesa Verde National Park is filled with wildlife and biodiversity. If you like wildlife photography, you will love what this park has to offer!
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Featured National Park Photographers:
Shutterstock / BlueBarronPhoto: Wild Deer in Mesa Verde
Shutterstock / Colin D. Young: Square Tower House
Shutterstock / Danita Delimont: Far View Sites Complex
Shutterstock / Dominic Gentilcore PhD: Petroglyph Point Trail, Step House
Shutterstock / Kelly vanDellen: Point Lookout Trail, Wild Horse Along Tram Road
Shutterstock / Kim Dugger: Bobcat at Mesa Verde
Shutterstock / Kit Leong: Sun Temple
Shutterstock / Kollertheworld: Coyote in the Bushes
Shutterstock / Laurens Hoddenbagh: Ground Squirrel in a Tree, Park Point
Shutterstock / Michael Overstreet: Wild Turkey Walks Along the Road
Shutterstock / Patrick Jennings: Balcony House
Shutterstock / Steve Bower: Spruce Tree House
Shutterstock / Steven Schremp: Long House
Shutterstock / tsuchi: Cliff Palace
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