Cortez Trips

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off to Colorado | May 01 09'

by 2009 retirement walkabout across USA/CAN a 62 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 »
Cortez, "Gateway to Canyon Country" | Feb 11 08'

by Fretless a 59 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 »
Day Four (12/5) | Dec 07 06'

by Samantha and Francis a 32 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 37 - Cortez | Aug 21 06'

by claire_warren a 28 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 »
The Rundown... | May 19 06'

by Skaforhire a 28 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 »
Day 2: Something to do at last | May 19 06'

by Skaforhire a 28 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 »
The First of Many | May 19 06'

by Proteamjerk a 23 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 »
A message from your captain | May 19 06'

by Skaforhire a 28 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 »
Stopped at Cortez | Oct 11 05'

by KC-Girl a 30 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 »

Trips taken near Cortez

So small but big enough to fit in 4 states at the same time | Jun 30 09'

by neverlong01 a 27 year old male from Annapolis, on vacation in Four Corners Area

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Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado | May 04 09'

by Lori and Ian a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Mesa Verde National Park

"It is now thought that Cliff Palace was the “Marriott” of Mesa Verde."

2009-05-05We were both freezing when we woke up the next morning and quickly got out of our sleeping bags and went for warm showers to try and warm... Continue reading »
Day 54 Dolores Colorado - 52 miles - Total 2719miles | Sep 14 08'

by O.J. a 52 year old male from Poole, on vacation in Dolores

Hi readers!, just a quick note to say that we have now left the Rocky Mountains, well behind us, no more snow for me for while!, ten&nb... Continue reading »
Into Colorado! Mesa Verde | Jul 27 08'

by Cameron-Tanner a male traveling as a family from London, on vacation in Mesa Verde National Park

"Sandstone, kivas and cliff paintings"

Astonished by the National Park at Mesa Verde. Wonderful terrain and fascinating archeology. The day started with a swim and nine holes of min-golf... 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 - Day 74 | Oct 26 07'

by Dove and Josh a 31 year old female traveling as a couple from Rochester, on vacation in Mesa Verde National Park

After climbing in Moab, we took off for Mesa Verde National Park. Because it was getting dark, we stopped at a hotel for the night so we woul... 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 »
Colorado, Four Corners: Where Four States Meet | Aug 20 07'

by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Four Corners Area, Colorado

"The states we were planning on standing on all at once were Colorado, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico"

Not too long after we had left Mesa Verde National Park, we stopped in the town of Cortez, Colorado, for a quick bite to eat. For anyone following... Continue reading »
Colorado, Mesa Verde: Magnificent, Mysterious Historical Pueblos | Aug 19 07'

by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Mesa Verde National Park

"We were woken early by the footsteps of a white-tailed deer on the gravel outside the entrance to our tent"

After our second visit to Silverton, Colorado, which we had decided to take so we could admire the scenery again and tour the local gold mine and A... Continue reading »
Mesa Verde National Park | Jul 25 07'

by Mrs. Kidd's FUNd a 45 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 »