United States. National Park Service

“ Mesa Verde National Park protects over 700 years of history about my people, the Ancestral Pueblo people. Throughout the museum, you will discover how we learned to adapt to our environment in order to meet our basic needs of food, water, and shelter. ”

“ Activity can be done at any cliff dwelling.
Gentle Rain: Visit a cliff dwelling, such as Spruce Tree House, to see many of the same things I did when I lived here. Remember to be a good steward by not touching, climbing, or leaning on the walls.
Directions—Look for the items below and place an “X” over the ones you find. Find four in a row across or diagonally.
11 A-mazing Migration
Activity can be done anywhere.
Kathy: For some time, it was thought that Gentle Rain’s family and the rest of the Ancestral Pueblo people simply vanished from Mesa Verde. ”

“ Becoming a Junior Ranger is fun! As you explore the park, you will learn about Gentle Rain’s culture, look for items her family and friends might have used, and visit their homes. Just follow our directions and you’ll earn a Mesa Verde Junior Ranger badge in no time!
To earn your Mesa Verde Junior Ranger badge, just complete the following steps:
1. Complete the activity called “Being A Good Steward.”
2. Then, complete at least 3 more activities. Once you choose the activities you want to do, use these special codes to know which questions to answer for your age group:
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