"Top Destinations for Catching the 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse in the Southwest"
Hotels in Colorado's Four Corners region are experiencing an influx of bookings ahead of the annular solar eclipse on October 14. The eclipse, the first visible from the United States since 2017, will be fully visible in cities like Dolores, Cortez, and Dove Creek, while nearby Durango and the rest of Colorado will see a partial eclipse. Mesa Verde National Park is hosting viewing events, and the Four Corners Monument will be closed during the eclipse for cultural reasons. Experts recommend wearing eclipse glasses to safely view the event, and the next total solar eclipse in Colorado will occur in 2048.