Mesa Verde RV Resort

09/04/2026

One of the many dragonflies you may spot walking the trail at Hovenweep is the extremely adaptable variegated meadowhawk. These little critters stand out for a couple of reasons.

One is that they will launch off of grass or low shrubs in short bursts and catch their prey mid-flight before returning with it back to their perch.

The other reason is that they are one of the few meadowhawk species that migrate. Migrations go as far south as Honduras and as far west as parts of Asia using paths along the coast. They appear to use the sun as a compass and stay on a relatively fixed direction, staying about 9-10 feet off the ground.

They have beautiful tail patterns, so keep an eye out for these adventurous travelers when you're at the site.

NPS/Dominic Dudley

09/03/2026

The Four Corners Motorcycle Rally returns to Durango (and surrounding region) this weekend, so please be alert for lots of motorcycles on our highways. Always double check your mirrors and blind spots motorcycles. 🏍️
Have a safe and fun Labor Day weekend!

09/03/2026

Tomorrow's the day (night?)!

Join us for a star party as we explore the infinite connections between people, place & sky at one of the most beautiful sites in CO

📅Fri, Sept 4
⌚6pm-9pm
📍Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center

Don't forget:
✅telescopes
✅binoculars
✅chairs
✅red-light flashlight

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Saturday, September 19th, is International Observe the Moon Night!

Come celebrate with us at Hovenweep, learn more about our orbiting neighbor, and see it up close (free refreshments while supplies last). Meet at the visitor center just before 9:00pm for:

9:00pm - 9:30pm: Wanda Ketchum (Dine/Navajo) presents "Grandmother Moon"
9:30pm - 10:00pm: Program by Ranger Colin Purdy
10:00pm: Telescope time! We will have a Celestron telescope and astronomy binoculars set up for visitors to look through at their leisure.

Want to stay overnight? Reserve a campsite at recreation.gov.

For more information or to reach out with questions, check out our website:
https://www.nps.gov/hove/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

Photo: NASA/JPL/USGS

08/23/2026

National Park Week is underway!

Not sure what kind of park trip you’re looking for? We have options.

🌲 Explore nature: Watch bison in Yellowstone (From a safe distance. We’ve been over this.), hike among the giant trees in Sequoia, or hit the trails of Great Smoky Mountains.

🏛️ Explore history: Walk the battlefields of Gettysburg, explore the revolutionary history of Independence Hall, or learn about the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham.

🌊 Explore something unexpected: Paddle the waters of Everglades, explore the underground in Mammoth Cave, or take in the rocky coastline of Acadia.

With more than 400 national parks across the country, there’s something for just about everyone, and probably a park, story, landscape, or experience you haven’t discovered yet.

Pack some snacks, check the weather, make a plan, and go explore your national parks.