Mesa Verde National Park protects some of the best-preserved Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings in North America. Built over 700 years ago, these stone villages were carefully constructed into canyon walls and mesas—and many are still accessible today by guided tour. The park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers a rare look at how people lived, farmed, and adapted to this landscape centuries ago. Less crowded than many national parks, but incredibly rich in history and cultural signific