All National Parks are amazing, but it's rare to find one that has such a a fascinating…read moreanthropological history as well as incredible views and landscapes. We visited in Late June, and although it was warm, the heat was very bearable. Definitely recommend registering for a tour (don't wait - they fill up quickly!) while planning your visit so you can get a better understanding of and a close up look at the cliff dwellings. Also, be aware that some of the tours are strenuous so read the descriptions before making your choices. I knew what they were before heading to Mesa Verde, but experiencing it first hand and getting to walk on in the ancient dwellings really made it come alive for me. The scenic drive was incredible as well. So many beautiful vistas and historical stops along the drive. We were here for one full day and saw quite a bit - Cliff Palace, Balcony House (Both guided tours - check the website before booking since you need to account for travel time in between), and scenic drive with stops along the way. Loved it here!

I'm already planning a second visit here just due to the sheer amount of things there are to do and…read moresee. Wetherill Mesa was closed due to construction when I visited, and the season for the pueblo tours was not open yet, so that's already on my to do list. Exploring Chapin Mesa took an entire day to drive the loop, do some hiking, and read about all the different artifacts that were uncovered. I liked how there were displays about the different stages of housing and the evolution to the amazing cliff dwellings that the national park is known for. Definitely bring your binoculars to get a better look at the structures!

$10 day pass fee for paddle boarding. Not a lot of amenities on the weekend. Cleaner than expected…read more Will be back!

Mancos is about a 7 hour drive for us, and that itself is an exhausting trip. Luckily for me, and…read morefor anyone who decides to check this baby out, there are camping huts everywhere!! My favorite part of this trip for me was the laaaarggggeeee, expanding lake. It's very romantic to take your sweetie out for a walk and circle around that lake. There is lots of wildlife, so I suggest you don't carry a jar of honey, or you'll die. Nothing much to say, but it's definitely better than everyday activities. Hiking and Boating is a gift that doesn't happen everyday unless you're lucky enough to have that access. I love it, and hope to come back a second time. Otherwise, I do have crappy cellphone signal here.

If you're interested in the ancient cliff dwellers, definitely take this tour! This is a tour led…read moreby the local Ute Tribe & is only accessible with their guides. It's amazing!! The dwellings are on the back side of Mesa Verde. After this tour in September of 2011, it made my first trip to Mesa Verde seem more like going to Disneyland. This is the real deal - wild, undeveloped, & rugged. There's a lot of hiking, & a REALLY tall ladder climb to see Eagle's Nest ruin that is optional, but I suggest fighting through whatever fear of heights you may have to see this ruin!! I have a pretty healthy fear of heights & I'm so glad I was able to fight through it to see Eagle's Nest. It is beautiful & still has paint & plaster visible in the kiva. Smaller ladders are necessary to see any of the cliff dwellings, but they are short & easy. If you only have time for Mesa Verde or Ute Tribal Park, go to Ute for a more realistic adventure! Make your reservations in advance!

My 3 kids and I did the rafting and train tour. It was the best day of our entire vacation it was…read moreour first time to raft. Dillion did a amazing job. Can't wait to come back

My parents, brother, his wife and kids, and my husband and our family all drove cross country to…read moremeet in Colorado -- us from Southern California and them from east Texas. We spent a week together exploring Durango and the attractions here. One of our favorite experiences was white water rafting with Mountain Waters. The staff was super communicative and helpful. We booked a moderate run with class 1-3 rapids, since we had a big range of ages (my Dad is 77 and we had a party of 10 with ages ranging down to my 10-y-o son). They advised that this would be best for our family, and they were correct. I'd love to come back and do some class 3-4 rapids now that we have had some experience. Our guide Hannah was knowledgeable and very kind. We had a great experience with the team. No complaints at all. Highly recommend.

We just returned from an outstanding multi-generational, vacation at The Majestic Dude Ranch in…read moreColorado. Every member of the family from the oldest (83) to the youngest (4) had a wonderful time. It was a a five star experience, and we all want to go back!

In 1989 my wife and I took our kids there. We had the BEST time. I just drove by there. It was the…read moreLake Mancos Dude Ranch at that time. I understand a young ranch hand bought it from the original owner. He has made it better! I'm sure anyone would have a great time there.

Drove from Cortez to Doc's on a Saturday morning (6/14/25) to rent 2 kayaks. All he had was 2…read morepaddle boards and 2 sit-on-top sort of kayaks. No real, enclosed kayaks. Very misleading to advertise on your website that you have kayaks to rent. Also, nobody answers the phone!

Had so much fun out on the lake me and my family rented a pontoon boat it had a great stereo and we…read morecould even tube behind it! Everyone was also very friendly would definitely rent again.

This was an awesome experience from the booking of the trip all the way to the end. Greg was our…read moreguide. He was prepared with our equipment that was quality and fit well. Greg was an amazing instructor - patient, well spoken and encouraging. I think he was excited as I was when I landed my fish. My experience was so good I'm bringing my wife back with me in a month. I jave already recommended Telluride Fly Fishers to a friend.

From the owner: Your Telluride bucket-list, must-do excursion! Telluride Fly Fishers is an Orvis-endorsed guide…read moreservice. We offer walk-and-wade trips on the San Miguel and Dolores Rivers, as well as high-country lakes in the San Juan Mountains near Telluride, Colorado. Bring your family, your friends, or take a solo trip with us today!

I've rafted both the Animas River in Durango and Westwater Canyon near Moab, and these have been…read morethe best experiences I've had on the water. The guides were incredibly skilled, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel safe while keeping the trip fun and exciting. You can tell they genuinely love what they do, and that passion carries through the entire crew. They worked seamlessly together, were professional, friendly, and created an experience that was both adventurous and relaxing. If you're looking for an unforgettable rafting trip with guides you can completely trust, I highly recommend this company. I can't wait to come back!

This was a treat! Caught the river on a good day! We had 23 in our group from 11 years to 56…read moreyears young. And all ranges of size! They were well equipped and got us all fitted. All guides were great but I will speak of Veronica. She was very informative and could carry a conversation to keep everyone on our raft engaged and alert. We felt safe a prepared for any sideways situation. I would definitely come back and bring the family. The pics at the end for our group were very reasonable. I would assume worth it to anyone going on this adventure!

If you're in Cortez, definitely go and visit and taste their chocolates with a fun magic history…read moreshow. Thank you so much for accommodating & making this happen for me at such short notice. To experience this intimate fun magic and delicious chocolate & truffle generous tasting. Bryan and Joanne are so creative & talented with all they have personally done inside, with the memorabilia they have collected and incorporated into their act. It's great for all ages. Make reservations, you won't regret it. No pictures of the magic show, that would be telling

Dotty Wampus is definitely worth the visit! I am visiting from Minnesota and my cousin took me as a…read moretreat. It was a GREAT way to spend the afternoon. When I come back to Colorado I will make another visit. The attentiveness of the hosts Bryan and Joanne immediately made you feel welcome. They had water, sparkling water, the kettle was going for tea and the ambiance embraced you with warmth. Bryan's showmanship and personality brought life to the show. I appreciated Joanne's thoughtfulness. She made sure that those of us who needed a chair had one. Thank you!! And of course there are the MAGNIFICENT chocolates! They melt in your mouth and you can taste the flavors as they explode in their grandeur! It was magical.