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3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Dolores, Colorado

Updated October 19, 2023
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Escalante Pueblo.

Dolores, Colorado

Canyons of the Ancients

A breathtaking array of ancient Pueblo structures and artifacts counterintuitively preserved by neglect.
82 degree turquoise water boils forth from a pool seemingly carved out of the snow.

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Geyser Spring Trail

Colorado's only true geyser is hidden within the San Juan National Forest.

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Memorial Rock

A boulder so big and tough, they had to turn it into a landmark.
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‘Creations from Mufflers’

Cortez, Colorado

'Creations from Mufflers'

A whimsical roadside community of little metal people.
5 miles from Dolores
Yucca House

Cortez, Colorado

Yucca House

Most of this “research national monument” still lies buried beneath the earth.
18 miles from Dolores
Fresh snow accentuates a warm ancient Puebloan city.

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

Mesa Verde National Park

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.
20 miles from Dolores
Hesperus Mountain.

Mayday, Colorado

Hesperus Mountain

This jet-infused peak marks the traditional northern boundary of the Navajo nation.
22 miles from Dolores
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