You can explore Mea Verde Without Reservations! I take the self-guided tour of the Step House, take the trail to Site 16, Hike the full Petroglyph Trail and camp out at a BLM campground a mile from the National Park entrance!

I loved Mesa Verde last year when I visited, but this is my second visit to the National Park during Covid and I haven't been able to schedule a full tour of Cliff Palace, Balcony House, or Long House so instead I took the self-guided tour through the Step House.

It was my first tour of a cliff dwelling in Mesa Verde and I loved it! I like self guided tours because I can move at my own pace. This was perfect! I also hiked to the overlook for site 16 which was a short hike and well worth it. I even saw my first Tarantula!

My second stop was at Spruce Tree House (not Spring Hill, I've been traveling too much!) Spruce Treehouse is one of my favorite spots in the park. I wanted to take the Petroglyph trail last summer, but it was closed due to low staff, They knew they wouldn't be able to rescue anyone if needed... This year it was open and oh was it worth it!

I was busy just enjoying this trail when the wall of petroglyphs popped right up. It was amazing and totally worth the miles! I ended the day at a free campsite right around the corner from the National Park. AND did I mention the fall colors! It was a beautiful day!!

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