Cortez Trips

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Day 37 - Cortez | Aug 21 06'

by claire_warren a 27 year old female from London, on vacation in Cortez

"Distance travelled today - 197 miles"

Today I left Utah and travelled further east to Colorado and Cortez which is where I am staying this evening. The drive over here was fairly uneve... Continue reading »
Day Four (12/5) | Dec 07 06'

by Samantha and Francis a 31 year old female traveling as a couple from Guilderland, on vacation in Cortez

""Francis likes choo-choos!""

This morning, we took the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad from Durango, CO to Canyon Creek. It was a really cool ride with awes... Continue reading »
Day 2: Something to do at last | May 19 06'

by Skaforhire a 27 year old male, on vacation in Cortez

"On one of the ruins we had to restrain our selves from playing four square, as there was a perfect court there."

May 20thColorado and Mesa VerdeWell I was tired, so I pretty much slept through the beginning of Colorado. I spent the first couple hours trying... Continue reading »
Cortez, "Gateway to Canyon Country" | Feb 11 08'

by Fretless a 58 year old female from Charlestown, on vacation in Cortez

"Sunset at Wal-mart"

Leaving Denver on Great Lakes Airlines in a 19-seat Beechcraft, I was very happy to learn that I was sitting in the most successful 19-passenger ai... Continue reading »
A message from your captain | May 19 06'

by Skaforhire a 27 year old male, on vacation in Cortez

"I don’t think I have ever been more excited about sleeping with another man in my life. - Adam"

Captains log star date: 704pm day 1. We hit rush house in Chicago, Steve drove my car like a yo-yo from hell. I was the carsick king. So I took th... Continue reading »
The Rundown... | May 19 06'

by Skaforhire a 27 year old male, on vacation in Cortez

"Its the agenda"

TRAVEL LOGMay 19thSheetz gas, AWAY WE GO! 8:32AM GAS PRICE $2.95. 42? On gas. Yippie.10:35 AM Avon Lake Ohio, Best Buy. Bought GPS, IT FREAKING... Continue reading »
Stopped at Cortez | Oct 11 05'

by KC-Girl a 29 year old female from Auckland, on vacation in Cortez

"Went to a local bar and mixed with the bartenders and archaeolgists..."

We arrived in Cortez, Colorado for our first taste of cold weather. What a gorgeous stunning state. Beautiful and nice tosee greenery after... Continue reading »
off to Colorado | May 01 09'

by 2009 retirement walkabout across USA/CAN a 61 year old male traveling as a couple from Moncton, on vacation in Cortez

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After leaving Albuquerque, we toured a subdivision of abobe homes Had lunch at a fun place at Cuba ( Margie & Bobby's cafe). there wer... Continue reading »
The scenic route to Cortez, Colorado | Jun 19 08'

by Hedquist a female traveling as a couple from Richmond, on vacation in Cortez

"Chris McCandliss, Forrest Gump, and John Denver"

What a great day! We survived last night without any bug invasions. We got an early start, and began our journe... Continue reading »
The First of Many | May 19 06'

by Proteamjerk a 22 year old male, on vacation in Cortez

"I think I have seen enough mountains for now"

Today I awoke and It was light Steve was driving and the mountains were around us it was pretty cool because I don't get to see mountains everyda... Continue reading »

Trips taken near Cortez

They Just Don't Build Cliff Dwellings Like They Used To | Mar 03 07'

by little haxby a 27 year old female from Boston, on vacation in Mesa Verde National Park

After breakfast in Durango was spent as many mugs of coffee while chatting with Michael the manager, I drove to Mesa Verde National Park. The vi... Continue reading »
Mesa Verde/Four Corners | Jun 25 06'

by The Hallgrens a 36 year old female traveling as a couple from Belle Plaine, on vacation in Mesa Verde National Park

"Mesa Verde fell short of my low expectations"

All good things must come to an end. Goodbye Ouray. Anne and I left and went to Silverton (another nice small town), Durango, and then... Continue reading »
A true treasure | May 21 06'

by Jon & Diane a traveling as a couple, on vacation in Mesa Verde National Park

"Some impressive views"

We saw Mesa Verde on TV's 'Around The World In 80 Treasures' and knew we had to fit it in to our route. More ancient Indian settlements in the shee... Continue reading »
Mesa Verde National Park | May 06 06'

by Bob&Anita a traveling as a couple, on vacation in Mesa Verde National Park

A truly awesome place - you have to drive 21 miles from the road to get to the entrance of the Park, and it's a spectacular drive, switchbacking up... Continue reading »
My FIRST Travel Experience | Jun 30 89'

by cwyval a female from Oklahoma, on vacation in Arizona's Four Corners

Staying on a Indian Reservation has it's advantages. I got to have a tour of the sites from someone who knew it by heart. THAT is something to reme... Continue reading »
Hovenweep National Monument | Nov 08 07'

by Bates' big trip a female traveling as a family from Shrewsbury, on vacation in Hovenweep National Monument

Without a long drive to a new destination today we could relax after breakfast. The boys had a long english lesson with Mrs Bates, played on the mo... Continue reading »
Mesa Verde National Park | Jul 25 07'

by Mrs. Kidd's FUNd a 44 year old female traveling as a family from Edmond, on vacation in Mesa Verde National Park

We dorked around Moab until about 11:00 doing laundry and such and then headed to Mesa Verde, which put us in later than we had hoped. As soon as w... Continue reading »
Mesa Verde NP | Oct 10 07'

by Jennontour a female from Richmond, on vacation in Mesa Verde National Park

Interesting culture! Since my car wasn't on its best behaviour (didn't want to drive slow!!) this park became a personal challenge for me - but I d... Continue reading »
Day Three, Part 3 (12/4) | Dec 05 06'

by Samantha and Francis a 31 year old female traveling as a couple from Guilderland, on vacation in Four Corners Area

""What is Indian Fried Bread?""

Yee haw, Four Corners! It was a nice break from all the driving. Sam was in all four states at once! Now, how often can a person... Continue reading »
Mesa Verde Dwellings | Jun 27 06'

by Hudson a 31 year old female traveling as a couple from Louisiana, on vacation in Mesa Verde National Park

"I was full of questions as I looked over the edge."

We paid our entrance fee and then drove 20 miles up into the mountains. Where we decided to take the 6 mile driving tour. Our first sto... Continue reading »