Mesa Verde National Park announces holiday hours

The Journal

Mesa Verde National Park’s Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum and Visitor and Research Center will be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. The park will remain open, weather permitting.

Visitors may take the Mesa Top Loop drive, the Spruce Tree House Overlook and the upper portion of the Petroglyph Point Trail. The Far View Sites Complex also is available.

All services will be limited during the holidays. The Spruce Tree Terrace, which provides food and beverages in the park will also be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

Please plan accordingly and expect winter road conditions. Weather-related closings will be posted on the park’s Facebook page, facebook.com/mesaverdenps/

Visitors are encouraged to pick up a winter guide at the entrance station kiosk or view one at go.nps.gov/1wsv34