crow canyon archaeological center

This center offers excellent archeological trips through parts of the Southwest, and elsewhere. The staff is helpful. The scholars are knowledgeable. Their trips are a wonderful way to learn about pre-Columbian Southwest cultures. My wife and I love their trips, and enjoy visiting the center when we're otherwise in the area.

Thank you for visiting Crow Canyon—and Cortez. We’re happy to know that you had a good experience with our staff; our archaeologists and educators are the best. And as you know, this part of Colorado is one of the most archaeologically rich areas in the country, with destinations including Mesa Verde National Park, the Anasazi Heritage Center, and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Archaeology buffs: welcome to Montezuma County, Colorado, where we provide all the entertainment you could ever want! –Erica Olsen, Communications Dept.

We’re happy to hear that you had a good experience with Crow Canyon! --Erica Olsen, Communications Dept.

Thank you for sharing your experience with the TripAdvisor community! We're delighted that you found your trip a stimulating educational experience as well as a good vacation. Every year, Crow Canyon offers a range of programs throughout the Southwest, always with an archaeological focus, and typically with an additional focus such as hiking/backcountry exploration or Southwest Indian art. Hope you’ll join us again! –Erica Olsen, Crow Canyon

Thank you for returning to Crow Canyon as an alum! Our archaeology program participants play a very important role in our fieldwork, contributing to new understanding of Pueblo Indian history in the Mesa Verde region. I'll share your kind words with our field crew and the rest of our staff. We hope to see you here again--the beautiful views will be waiting!--and we'll do our best to get information out more promptly next time. --Erica Olsen, Crow Canyon

We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed traveling with Crow Canyon--and yes, hiking boots make for a real adventure in learning! Our travel programs are an important part of our mission of research, education, and collaboration with American Indians, and we're fortunate to work with such excellent scholars. Thank you for sharing your experience on TripAdvisor! --Erica Olsen, Crow Canyon

We appreciate your positive feedback on Crow Canyon’s programs and facilities, as well as our work with American Indians—a key part of our mission as a not-for-profit organization. Thank you for sharing your perspective with the travel community on TripAdvisor! --Erica Olsen, Crow Canyon

We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed in your experience at the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center. If you have not yet completed a program evaluation survey and submitted it directly to Crow Canyon, I encourage you to do so. Regarding your comments about Crow Canyon’s relationship with Native American groups, may I direct you and other TripAdvisor users to our website? At www.crowcanyon.org you’ll find lots of good information about our Native American Advisory Group and our many productive partnerships with American Indians, including the Hopi.--Erica Olsen, Crow Canyon

Thank you for traveling with us and for sharing your feedback with the TripAdvisor community. As a not-for-profit organization, we have a mission of research and education (as well as collaboration with American Indians on our US-based programs)—and we work hard to bring a global perspective to archaeology and history. We’re thrilled that you had such a great experience on your first Crow Canyon trip!--Erica Olsen, Crow Canyon

Thanks for being a part of our "research team" during your week here! Your work really does contribute to our ongoing archaeological research, helping to fill in the picture of what life was like here in the Mesa Verde region more than a thousand years ago. As for what life is like here today, your review gives a great picture of the unique combination of research and adventure that is Crow Canyon! We hope to see you here again.

We’re delighted that the trip exceeded your expectations! Your review sums up how our travel programs contribute to our mission of research, education, and collaboration with American Indians. Thanks for sharing your feedback with the travel community on TripAdvisor!--Erica Olsen, Crow Canyon

We couldn't be happier to hear you describe Crow Canyon tours as "extraordinary experiences in the Southwest." That's what we want our small-group trips to be. Our mission as a nonprofit is archaeological research, education, and collaboration with American Indians--and the kinds of cultural exchange that you mentioned are an important part of what we do. Thank you for posting your review, which should be very helpful to other travelers on TripAdvisor.--Erica Olsen, Crow CanyonP.S. For visitors with less time, we offer an educational day program on Wednesdays and Thursdays, May-September. Reservations required.

We’re delighted to hear about your experience doing archaeology with Crow Canyon. Thank you for being a part of our research, for contributing to our understanding of the ancestral Pueblo past—and for sharing your experience with other travelers here on TripAdvisor!--Erica Olsen, Crow Canyon

Thank you for your thoughtful review of Crow Canyon’s Archaeology Day Tour and your kind words about our research program. We’re glad that you enjoyed talking to the archaeologists at our excavation site—and we’re sorry to hear that the classroom time and lab/curation tour didn’t meet your expectations. We value your detailed feedback and will take it into account as we refine our educational programs this year.

Ok, I enjoyed it more than the 10 year old, but I know she learned stuff and it'll be something she'll appreciate later. Well done program, good food. They finish it off with some truly fun kid activities, like throwing an atlatl and making fire.