The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere. Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms.
Start by downloading your audio tour, and map all in one. Your Mesa Verde adventure begins with the Welcome: Entrance Sign, setting the stage for an immersive journey. Witness the beauty of The Green Table, then learn about The Bircher Fire's impact on the landscape. Mancos Valley Overlook offers stunning views, a prelude to the fascinating history of The Ancestral Puebloans. Spot The Wild Turkey and other wildlife before reaching Montezuma Valley Overlook, a vista point with breathtaking scenes.
Next, , where ancient architecture comes alive. Explore Puebloan Culture, then take a Detour to Long House for an in-depth experience. Approaching Far View Reservoir reveals the ingenuity of ancient water systems. Far View House and Coyote Village offer a glimpse into daily life centuries ago. Visit Megalithic House and Far View Tower, learning about ancestral engineering. The dark history of Grave Robbing at Cedar Tree Tower highlights the importance of preservation.
Creating the Park narrates Mesa Verde's conservation history. Bear Right at the Fork to discover the Pithouse and breathtaking Navajo Canyon View & Square Tower House. Sun Point Pueblo and Sun Point View offer more stunning vistas. Oak Tree House reflects on The Great Abandonment, and Sun Temple concludes your tour with a ceremonial site, leaving you enriched with the heritage of an ancient civilization.