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Show May 2002 Outdoor & Travel Page 5 CoirfieElL', . J. Colorado Ins sum Rflossi mm Mtira Explore this magnificent area using Mesa Verde Country as your comfortable and convenient home base. " Visit spectacular parks and monuments mon-uments throughout the Four Corners, venturing out daily on a new adventure and eliminating the wasted time and stress of packing and relocating each day. Spend your days enjoying scenic beauty and culturalhistoric treasures, treas-ures, returning each night to the comforts of Mesa Verde Country. All of these excursions are an easy day trip from here; so stay with us and make Mesa Verde Country your home away from home. Mesa Verde Country beautiful landscapes, rich history, cultural heritage, and abundant outdoor activities. The towns of Cortez, Dolores, Mancos, and Towaoc are your gateway gate-way communities for Mesa Verde National Park. We're the archaeological archaeo-logical center of America, and Mesa Verde is just the beginning. Mesa Verde Country is also full of outdoor activities. We're home to McPhee Lake Colorado's second largest Here youH find great boating boat-ing and fishing, but you won't find crowds. Raft on the Dolores River or fish it's gold medal waters. Hike or bike in our redrock canyons or in the cool San Juan National Forest on some of the most beautiful trails in Colorado. .For a real western flavor, climb " aboard an authentic reproduction of a classic stagecoach, or take a horseback ride into the backcoun-try. backcoun-try. Shop in our wonderful western shops and trading posts, and enjoy Indian Dances and Cultural Programs. Mesa Verde Country also your hub for exploring the Four Corners. We're a short drive from Four Corners Monument, Arches, or Monument Valley, and centrally located on two scenic byways The San Juan Skyway and Trail of the Ancients. Well cater to your every need and budget, while you do exactly what you're here to do: enjoy yourself! is r "ten. JCI COU ' hi ;;s Mesa Verde's Cliff Palace with an estimated peak population of about 2500. At the Spruce Tree House, one can try your hand at grinding corn the way the Anasazi's did. 7 West loons CJ "Stuff jvu rtoltj dot H ntti but ubsotitttlj cm 1 tin wilhoet." Something for Everyone CollttSablcs Wild Life Sculptures Afghms Candles Cobrado Treasures: Specialty Food & Souveniies T-shirts 4 Sweatshirts 'TyBoyds Wind Chimes Hunting 4 fishing Come See Our T-Shirt Shak OPEN: Monday - Friday 10-6 ft Saturday 10-5 970-882-01Ca 313 Railroad Ave. Dolores, CO 81323 (fasilhijii Qui) Newest Inn in Cortez! l40Rcxxns ' Near Mesa Verde Restaurant Nearby Non-Smoking Rooms Available 2521 East Main Street Cdnez Cobrado (800) 221-2222 (970) 565-3400 I "1 if grofeDg (id am CORTEZ, COLORADO Large, Inviting Rooms 2-Room Family Suites Swimming & Wading Pool Jacuzzi Laundromat Near Shopping, Golfing & fESA Verde Katl Park S :m;P"" Southwest Diner SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER FROM A FULL MENU AND FlATlaACAafTKraBUfTn Days Inn Motel & Southwest Diner Cortez, Colorado US 160-E at SR145 Cau Toll Free (800) 628-2183 Phone (970) 565-8577 Fax: (970) 565-0123 for nattonwde reservations: 1-m0-32s-2s2s |