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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Dolores

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

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Mesa Verde National Park

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.
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Hesperus Mountain.

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Hesperus Mountain

This jet-infused peak marks the traditional northern boundary of the Navajo nation.
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