Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States. Park entrance sign to Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States. Montezuma Valley is one of the first attractions. It's a small picnic area with ancient history. The roads in Mesa Verde National Park are slow moving as you wind through the mountains. So this was a nice stop into the park.

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States. A view of the Montezuma Valley in Mesa Verde National Park.

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States. Driving into Mesa Verde National park. The look of the terrain changes a bit after this point as it turns into more desert.

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States.

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States.

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States.

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States.