2015 Southwest Colorado Traveler Info Guide

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The historic Crystal Mill above Marble, Colorado

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Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park

Mesa Verde, Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from AD 600 to 1300. Today the park protects nearly 5,000 known archaeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. These sites are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States. The park entrance is along Hwy. 160 betwee the towns of Mancos and Cortez and about 35 miles west of Durango. nps.gov/meve

The Park is a privately owned facility that has been in operation since 1986. The purpose here is to be able to educate people about the animals in this area. Visitors are given the chance to see these beautiful animals up close in what would be their natural habitats. 5 Miles south of Pagosa on U.S. Hwy. 84 970-264-5546 rmwildlifepark.org

Travel back in time with the Denver & Rio Grande Scenic Railroad! This historic route takes you over tracks that date back to the gold and silver rush, when the West was wild. Visit them for one of the most scenic excursions along the beautiful Rio Grande River to Wagon Wheel Gap. They also offer special extended excursions to the Wasson Wye. Another option is their Rail & Raft adventure. 97 Ponderosa Drive, South Fork 719-873-2003 denverandriogranderailroad.com

There are many Southern Colorado Museums for history lovers to enjoy. Even if you aren’t a huge history lover there are artifacts that will be sure to interest you. Almost every town in Southern Colorado has its own museum. Why so many Southern Colorado Museums you might ask? It is because most families have lived here several generations and are very proud of their heritage. There are also a lot of Native American artifacts that have been found in the San Luis Valley. Southern-colorado-guide.com

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Where Old West meets Southwest, Downtown Durango is a Nationally Registered Historic District and home to historic boutique hotels, award winning restaurants, laid-back brewpubs, and fabulous art galleries, museums, and shops. Durango.org

DURANGO

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ARIZONA

PAGOSA SPRINGS 64 84

NEW MEXICO

FLAGSTAFF

SANTA FE 40

SEDONA

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ALBUQUERQUE 17

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DISTANCE IN MILES BETWEEN DURANGO AND... Montrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Grand Junction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Flagstaff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Salt Lake City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Albuquerque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242

Denver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Las Vegas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 617 Gunnison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Farmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Telluride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Pagosa Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Delta County

DeltaCountyColorado.com

Durango

Durango.org

Gunnison – Crested Butte Mesa Verde Country

GunnisonCrestedButte.com MesaVerdeCountry.com

Montrose

VisitMontrose.com

Ouray

Historic Downtown Durango

50 550 WALSENBURG 160

FARMINGTON

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Relax in their famous sulfur-free hot springs. The public pool contains close to a million gallons of crystal clear natural hot springs water. There are several soaking sections at a variety of temperatures ranging from 88-106 degrees. There’s a lap swimming section, a diving area and large slide (both closed in winter), and a shallow section for kids. There is also a massage facility and a fitness center. 1220 Main Street, Ouray 970-325-7073 ourayhotsprings.com

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Museum of the Mountain West Where history comes alive! View thousands of artifacts from the Mountain West circa 1880-1930, see authentic storefronts and be sure to take the guided tour so you don’t miss any of the interesting stories and anecdotes. Two miles east of Montrose. 68169 Miami Road 970-240-3400 museumofthemountainwest.org

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Ouray Hot Springs Pool

Southern Colorado Museums

COLORADO

SALT LAKE CITY

Mesa Verde National Park

Denver & Rio Grande RR

The historic Crystal Mill above Marble, Colorado

WYOMING

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OurayColorado.com

Pagosa Springs

VisitPagosaSprings.com

Telluride

VisitTelluride.com

Lake City/Hinsdale County

LakeCity.com

Silverton

SilvertonColorado.com

Ridgway

RidgwayColorado.com

Colorado State Patrol

719-635-0385

Road Conditions

CoTrip.org

Colorado Visitor Information

VisitorTips.com

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Mesa Verde National Park

Great Sand Dunes National Monument & Preserve

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

CORTEZ, CO Mesa Verde Visitor & Research Center. February 21 to April 11: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm April 12 to May 21: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm May 22 to September 7: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm September 8 to October 31: 1: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm November 1 to December 31: 1: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 970-529-4465 Entrance Fees: $10-$15 per vehicle (seasonal) Guided Tours: $4 per person ($12 twilight tours) Guided Bus Tours available through Aramark Concessions at additional charge. 800-449-2288

ALAMOSA, CO Operating Hours: Open year-round. Visitor Center: In winter, the Visitor Center hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm daily, 9 am to 5 pm in spring and fall. Call for holiday schedule. Summer hours at the Visitor Center are generally 8:30 am to 6 pm. 719-378-6399 Entrance Fees: $3 per person over 16 years of age

MONTROSE, CO Operation Dates: The South Rim Road is open to vehicles from early April to mid-November. In winter, the South Rim Road is open to Gunnison Point. The remainder of the road is closed to vehicles, but open to cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Visitor Center: South Rim Visitor Center is located 2 miles from the south rim entrance on South Rim Drive. Spring: 8 am - 5 pm, Summer: 8 am - 6 pm, Fall: 8:30 am - 5 pm, Winter: 8:30 am - 4 pm. Call for holiday schedule. 970-641-2337 Entrance Fees: $15 per vehicle (good for one week)

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Navajo Indian Reservation

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Ute Mountain Indian Reservation

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ARIZONA TEEK NOS POS

BAYFIELD OXFORD

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PAGOSA SPRINGS

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CHIMNEY ROCK

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Chimney Rock National Monument

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San Juan National Forest

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GALLUP 495

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Navajo Reservoir

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398 Highway 151 Pagosa Springs (970) 883-2273

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lakecapote.com

SAN LUIS

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Oasis 8 Nature’s 300 South Camino del Rio

CONEJOS

ANTONITO

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Durango (970) 247-1988

Springs Inn 9 Pagosa 519 Village Drive

17 Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation

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Pagosa Springs (970) 731-3400 (888) 221-8088

CHAMA

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527 511

FARMINGTON

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NaturesOasisMarket.com

Carson National Forest

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AZTEC

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FT. GARLAND

Carson National Forest

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SHIPROCK

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BLANCA

285

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Southern Ute Indian Reservation

CEDAR HILL

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DurangoTrain.com

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285

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Navajo State Park

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479 Main Avenue Durango (800) 408-1943 (970) 247-2733

Great Sand Dune Nat’l Monument

MOSCA

MONTE VISTA

Summitville Platoro Wilderness Area

NEW MEXICO Navajo Indian Reservation

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ALAMOSA

160

Southern Ute Indian Reservation

COLORADO

CENTER

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San Juan National Forest

140

UTAH

112

160

370

DURANGO

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Rio Grande National Forest

Wolf Creek Pass 10,850

Vallecito Reservoir

Lemon Dam

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285

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Weminuche Wilderness Area

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MOFFAT

Rio Grande National Forest

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pagosaspringsinnsuites.com

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Silverton (970) 387-5565 (800) 4x4-TOUR (494-8687)

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Mosca (719) 378-2612

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Trail of the Ancients Scenic & Historic Byway

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Jack 11 Silver Reservoir

RIDGWAY

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Morrow Reservoir

CIMARRON Ridgway Reservoir

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Blue Mesa Reservoir

347

MONTROSE

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Uncompahgre National Forest

Colorado Gators Reptile Park

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HARTSEL

San Isabel National Forest

West Elk Wilderness Area

Gunnison National Forest

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DELTA

Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic & Historic Byway

CRESTED BUTTE

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285

BUENA VISTA

TINCUP

Mancos (970) 533-7588

National Monument

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CRAWFORD

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348

Taylor Park Reservoir

Kebler Pass 9,890

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Pike National Forest

Cottonwood Pass 12,126

Raggeds Wilderness Area

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Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness Area

MT. CRESTED BUTTE

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WHITEWATER

Manti-La Sal National Forest

LEADVILLE

Turquoise Lake

White River National Forest

CARBONDALE

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