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2. Mesa Verde National Park
Next is Mesa Verde National Park situated in Mesa Verde, not far from Durango, in southern Colorado. It has a stunning appearance and interesting history.
Mesa Verde is home to some of the best-preserved ancestral Pueblo sites in the nation. See the dramatic ancient cliff dwellings carved into the sides of the mountainsides and the underground “kivas,” at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are over 5,000 archeological sites and plenty of places to hike too.
3. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
The impressive Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is ensconced in the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado. Here you’ll find an amazing mix of purple Sangre de Cristo mountain peaks and tall sand dunes. In fact, you will find the country’s tallest sand dune here. It’s called the Star Dune and stands 750 feet high. You can also rent a snowboard or sled and go “sandboarding” down the high peaks.
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