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2011 Mesa Verde Country® Travel Planner Now Available

The planner includes scenic byway itineraries; area maps; information on Mesa Verde National Park and all the other wonderful sights and attractions in Mesa Verde Country®; a list of the Top 15 Things to Do in Mesa Verde Country®; and new information on the cultural continuum of agriculture and Pueblo Indian culture in the area. Information on festival and event dates; seasonal tips for year round enjoyment; a directory of area restaurants and accommodations; beautiful pictures; and everything else visitors need to plan a memorable vacation to one of the nation's richest archaeological areas in also available in the planner.

Mesa Verde Country® is known as the archaeological center of America and boasts beautiful landscapes, rich history, cultural heritage and endless outdoor activities. Its centerpiece is the impressive Mesa Verde National Park. Here, visitors get a first-hand look at the life of Ancestral Puebloans and their 800-year-old cliff dwellings and mesa-top villages. Visitors may climb in and out of these ancient communities by ladders, walk on self-guided routes, drive to overlooks or take a guided tour through the park. This year Mesa Verde is also offering ranger-guided backcountry hikes that are outlined in the Planner.

Other Mesa Verde Country® attractions include Ute Mountain Tribal Park, Hovenweep National Monument, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, and the Anasazi Heritage Center. Outdoor activities abound with hiking, biking, fishing and golf. Western adventures may be found in trail rides or on an authentic cattle drive, both accompanied by great cowboy chow. Trading posts and galleries provide great shopping and a wide variety of lodging and dining opportunities provide something for every budget.

For more information about destinations and activities in Colorado's Mesa Verde Country®, visit online at www.mesaverdecountry.com.

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Mesa Verde Country® is the southwest Colorado travel destination surrounding Mesa Verde National Park. The towns of Cortez, Dolores, Mancos, and Towaoc, and the entire Mesa Verde Country® area, comprise the archaeological center of America.