DON'T SKIP MESA VERDE National Park! TOP RV Spots & DON'T MISS STOPS!
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Mesa Verde is a large national park. During your visit, plan on doing some driving.
I highly recommend pulling off at the next overlook. This is called the geologic overlook and you can learn a whole lot more about the geology and landslides of Mesa Verde National Park.
Unless you have no spare time at all, you definitely want to stop at Spruce Treehouse. It's the best preserved cliff dwelling in the park.
This is definitely a stop at this point without a doubt cuz this view is incredible out here.
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Step back in time with us as we explore the ancient cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park on an unforgettable Southwest road trip! From jaw-dropping canyon views to centuries-old architecture carved straight into sandstone cliffs, this park is a must-visit for history lovers and adventure seekers alike. We spend the day discovering the iconic Chapin Mesa, home to some of the park’s most famous archaeological sites, including the awe-inspiring Spruce Tree House — one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings in North America. Walking these paths gives you a real sense of the ingenuity and resilience of the Ancestral Pueblo people who once thrived here. Beyond the cliff dwellings, we also explore the park’s early 20th-century administrative buildings, constructed shortly after Mesa Verde became a national park in 1906. These historic structures tell the story of how this cultural treasure was preserved for generations to come. But the adventure doesn’t stop there! After soaking in the history, we road trip over to the legendary Four Corners Monument — the only place in the United States where four states meet: Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona. Of course, we had to stand in all four at once! To wrap up the day, we head into Cortez for some well-earned food and drinks, sharing our favorite local spots and road trip bites. If you love national parks, Southwest road trips, history, and a little quirky roadside fun, this one’s for you. 👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell so you never miss an adventure with Just Ramblin Around! Here's the link to Viator for the self-guided tour: https://www.viator.com/tours/Durango/Self-Guided-Audio-Driving-Tour-in-Mesa-Verde-National-Park/d23639-309754P23?pid=P00276763&mcid=42383&medium=link #MesaVerdeNationalPark #FourCornersMonument #CortezColorado #NationalParks #SouthwestRoadTrip #CliffDwellings #ChapinMesa #SpruceTreeHouse #JustRamblinAround 0:00 Introduction 2:10 Mesa Verde Entrance 2:50 Morefield Campground 5:50 Park Point Overlook 8:20 Viator Link 9:40 Chapin Mesa 14:30 4 Corners Monument 17:15 Visiting Cortez Our Equipment: GoPro5 : https://amzn.to/3W706JP GoPro10 : https://amzn.to/3JoNRRt Nikon Z30 : https://amzn.to/4d2bOvo Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra DJI Mini 2 Our Software and Subscription Services: https://share.epidemicsound.com/cyumoq Adobe Premier Pro Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator 🎉🎈🥳Please subscribe to our channel to stay in touch so we can share what we are up to!🐕🌋🌅 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYptpWdN5KNCq5pwdvGNrhQ?sub_confirmation=1 Website: www.justramblinaround.com Facebook: Just Ramblin Around Instagram: @justrambinaround Email: jrawithronandjodi@gmail.com Hi Ramblers! We are Ron & Jodi. You may have seen us brewery hopping & Rv'ing in the Pacific Northwest, sunset chasing in Hawaii or cruising to Alaska and the Caribbean but we're always just ramblin' around. We believe in the beauty of spontaneous day trips and have a passion for planning the vacation of a lifetime. We hope our travel vlogs and reviews help you with planning your next adventure. Join us as we take you from extended RV Vacations outside the PNW to our own backyard exploring the Cascade Mountain Range, the high desert, Washington and Oregon's scenic coastline and our beautiful national parks. When we take a break from the RV lifestyle we travel to beautiful destinations and hop aboard luxurious cruise ships destined for Alaska and the Caribbean. We will take you on our vacations for an immersive travel experience. There are many videos to watch and help you decide how to spend your time in the PNW and beyond! This video is intended for entertainment purposes. All content herein should be considered anecdotal and not considered for informational purposes. All video participants will not be liable for any intentional or unintentional harm whether it is physical, emotional or economic resulting from any content from the "Just Ramblin Around" YouTube channel to include but not limited to, this video and its participants.