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Division of Interpretation and Visitor Services
Schedule for 2006

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Spruce Tree House

Tours (free)
10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm January 1 - March 4, 2006
10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm November 5 - December 31, 2006

Self-guided
9:00 am - 5:00 pm   March 5 - April 8, 2006
9:00 am - 6:30 pm   April 9 - May 27, 2006
8:30 am - 6:30 pm   May 28 - September 4, 2006
9:00 am - 6:30 pm   September 5 - October 9, 2006
9:00 am - 5:00 pm   October 10 - November 4, 2006

Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum

8:00 am - 5:00 pm  January 1 - April 8, 2006
8:00 am - 6:30 pm  April 9 - October 9, 2006
8:00 am - 5:00 pm  October 10 - December 31, 2006

Far View Visitor Center

8:00 am - 5:00 pm  April 9 - October 9, 2006

Cliff Palace Tours (ticketed)

9:00 am - 5:00 pm; every hour April 9 - May 13, 2006
9:00 am - 5:00 pm; every 1/2 hour May 14 - May 27, 2006
8:30 am - 6:00 pm; every 1/2 hour May 28 - September 4, 2006
9:00 am - 5:00 pm; every 1/2 hour September 5 - October 9, 2006
9:00 am - 4:00 pm; every hour October 10 - November 4, 2006

Balcony House Tours (ticketed)

9:30am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm
(four tours each day)

April 30 - May 13, 2006
9:00 am – 5:00 pm; every hour May 14 - May 27, 2006
9:00 am - 5:30 pm; every 1/2 hour May 28 - September 4, 2006
9:00 am – 5:00 pm; every hour September 5 - October 9, 2006

Morefield Campground

Morefield Evening Program

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

May 28 to September 4, 2006

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Wetherill Mesa

Long House Tours (ticketed)

10:00 am - 5:00 pm, variable schedule   May 28 - September 4, 2006

Step House, Self-guided

10:00 am - 5:00 pm   May 28 - September 4, 2006

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School Tours

Balcony House

Variable schedule

April 9 - May 26, 2006

September 5 - October 14, 2006

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Events & Programs

6th Annual Mesa Verde Country Indian Arts and Western Culture Festival May 26 - June 4, 2006
Centennial web site Events & Programs www.mesaverde2006.org
Christmas Open House December 9, 2006

ARAMARK, the park's concessioner, provides additional programs and tours through the year.

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In case of park emergency, call 911.

  • Consider your physical health BEFORE hiking or going on tours.

  • Hiking in Mesa Verde National Park is restricted and allowed only on designated trails.

  • Hiking is done at your own risk - especially if icy or snowy conditions exist.

  • Carry and DRINK plenty of water during your visit in the park.

  • Trail guide booklets are on sale at the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum and the Mesa Top Loop railheads.

  • Please do not sit, climb or walk on fragile archaeological structures.

  • Gasoline is available only on an emergency basis. Contact the Ranger at the museum desk for assistance.

  • Pets must be physically restrained at all times and are not allowed in public buildings or on trails.

  • Feeding, capturing, or teasing wildlife is prohibited.

For additional information:
Mesa Verde National Park 970-529-4465
www.nps.gov/meve/

Mesa Verde Centennial Web Site
www.mesaverde2006.org

Mesa Verde Museum Association
www.mesaverde.org

ARAMARK 970-533-7731
www.visitmesaverde.com

 
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