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Mesa Verde National Park
Wetherill Mesa To Remain Open Through September

Date: August 30, 2008
Contact: Tessy Shirakawa, 970-529-4628

This year, Wetherill Mesa will remain open through September 27th, with ranger guided tours of Long House, and Step House available as self-guided. Beginning September 2nd, Wetherill Mesa will be open Tuesday through Saturday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The tram, operated by ARAMARK, will transport visitors to the Long House trailhead from the information kiosk. Tour tickets, costing $3.00 can be purchased at Far View Visitor Center.

Wetherill Mesa is considered the “quieter-side” of Mesa Verde where you will encounter fewer visitors. September brings great early fall weather to enjoy hiking into these alcove sites. Come enjoy Wetherill Mesa in September.

Also beginning September 2 through 27, rangers will lead “Twilight Tours” through Cliff Palace, sponsored by the Mesa Verde Institute. The 90 minute tours limited to 20 people will begin at 6:00 pm each evening. Tickets must be purchased at the Far View Visitor Center for $10.00. This is an opportunity for a more intimate encounter in this spectacular cliff dwelling and allows more time to capture some fantastic photographs.

Ranger-guided tours of Cliff Palace will continue September 2 to October 18, with tours every half-hour from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. From October 19 to November 8, tours will be offered every hour from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Ranger-guided tours of Balcony House will continue September 2 to October 18, every hour from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Rangers will offer evening programs in Morefield Campground Amphitheater nightly from September 2 through September 27.

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Baron Gustaf Nordenskiold  

Did You Know?
In 1891, Swedish scientist Gustaf Nordenskiold studied, explored, and photographed many of Mesa Verde’s cliff dwellings. Considered by many to be the first true archeologist at Mesa Verde, his book, "The Cliff Dwellers of the Mesa Verde," was the first extensive record of its cliff dwellings.

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Last Updated: August 30, 2008 at 12:05 EST