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Evening Program
Ranger presenting an evening program to visitors in campground amphitheater.

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Evening Program at the Morefield Campground Amphitheater

Enjoy an Evening Program in Morefield Campground

In 1907, archeologist Jesse Fewkes began the first evening campfire talks in the history of the National Park Service at Mesa Verde. That tradition continues today. From May 24 to September 7, 2009 enjoy a free, 45-60 minute presentation each evening at 9:00 pm by rangers at the Morefield Amphitheater (weather permitting). The amphitheater is located at the end of the road in Morefield Campground. Bring a flashlight. Program is free.

 

 

Join a Ranger for an Evening Program at the Far View Lodge

From May 24 to September 7, 2009, enjoy a ranger program at the Far View Lodge every evening from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Far View Lodge is located 15 miles from the park entrance. Program is free and takes place in the library, lower level.

 
Cliff Palace in the snow  

Did You Know?
Cliff Palace is the largest cliff dwelling at Mesa Verde National Park. It has 150 rooms, plus an additional 75 open areas. Twenty-one of the rooms are kivas, and 25 to 30 rooms have residential features. The number of Ancestral Puebloans living in Cliff Palace at any one time was 100 to 120.

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Last Updated: December 04, 2008 at 18:05 EST