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UTE TRIBAL PARK RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
Towaoc, CO The Ute Tribal Park, located in Southwestern Colorado, was recognized in the October, 20th Anniversary Issue of National Geographic Traveler as part of their special feature "The New Grand Tour - Around the World in 80 Places." The article highlighted 80 different locations in the Americas, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific Realm to visit on an around-the-world tour.

Starting in Alaska and ending up in the South Polar waters, this modern day Phileas Fogg adventure is considered the "ultimate travel experience," according to National Geographic Traveler. Only seven of the eighty world stops were located in the United States, and the Ute Mountain Tribal Park was one of them.

The Tribal Park was selected because it is "a little-known gem tucked into the southwestern corner of Colorado." Located on the "other side" of Mesa Verde National Park, the Tribal Park has been set aside to preserve Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings in a remote, pristine environment. Four cliff dwellings are included in their full-day tour led by a Ute tribal member. By far the most spectacular is Eagle's Nest, reached by climbing a 30-foot ladder and crawling along a ledge located high above the canyon floor. Ancestral Puebloan and historic Ute rock art are found in the park and special tours to other remote areas of the park are also available.

The Tribal Park is just one of the many attractions in Mesa Verde Country®, located in the Four Corners region of southwestern Colorado. The area is also home to Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument, and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Mesa Verde Country® offers an abundance of outdoor activities and attractions for every interest. To learn more call 800-253-1616 or visit www.mesaverdecountry.com.



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