Engaging Getaways and Venues for:
Ute Pass, Teller County, CO
This organization dedicated to educating the public about wolves, wolf dogs, foxes, and coyotes, offers tours of its center by reservation only at select times. Check out the web site for details. more...
A stunning park in the rolling hills of the valley dotted with forests of Aspen and Ponderosa pine and home to petrified redwood tree stumps of stunning size. The park offers a variety of scenic and relatively easy day hikes. This was the location of a bustling tourism site over a 100 years ago when a local lodge offered people the opportunity to dig for the fossils plentiful in the area. more...
Miles of scenic trails through the high country make this a premier hiking area for those seeking great views without the rigors of mountain climbing. Although, at 9,000 feet, some people may feel the altitude. Well-marked trails lead through forests and meadows and to great viewpoints, most notably Grouse Mt. Overlook not far from the terminus of the park road. Open for snow shoeing and cross-country skiing in winter. more...
Less than an hour from the pass is the Royal Gorge of Colorado, which is also the location of the world's highest suspension bridge under which you can raft. Riverrunners offers half-day and full-day runs on rapids that can run as high as Class IV-V. more...
