Revisiting Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
We recently had the opportunity to revisit Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site, when we were in southeastern Colorado to…
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Amache National Historic Site
One of the newest national park units in the United States, Amache National Historic Site was designated in 2022, and…
Dinosaur National Monument – more than just dinosaurs!
Many people who visit the western United States focus their visits on the big national parks – the Grand Canyon,…
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site: Not really a Fort
Not knowing any history about the place before we visited Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site in Colorado, we were…
Colorado Road Trip: Colorado National Monument
Many travels through Colorado take folks on Interstate 70. Perhaps you may be en route to Moab and Arches National…
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: The Route
What is a route you might ask? Well, ask at the Ranger station if there is a hike down to…
NPU #1: Mesa Verde National Park
Every journey has a beginning, you just may not recognize it at the time. In our case, Mesa Verde National…
Yucca House National Monument
Many people think that Yucca House National Monument should be part of Mesa Verde National Park, but after visiting it…
Hovenweep National Monument: Native American Indian Heritage
In 1990, November was declared National Native American Indian Heritage month. This made us think about the units of the…
St. Patty’s Birthday: Great Sand Dunes
Did you know that Great Sand Dunes was designated a National Monument by President Herbert Hoover on March 17, 1932…