Colorado's newsest state park is now officially open! This weekend is a great time to check out this wonderful natural treasure - gifted to Colorado by the Staunton family in 1986 - Frances Staunton, Archibald and Rachael's daughter donated the 3828 acre preserve that was once known as Staunton Ranch. Archibald and Rachael Staunton built Staunton Ranch in the early 1900s. They continued to purchase land and built many cabins on their property. In the 1920s, the Stauntons leased a portion of the property to a logging operation.
Many of the structures still stand and can be viewed in Staunton State Park, including cabins, a sawmill and a shower house.It is now Colorado's 43rd state park - and a stunning park indeed - filled with hiking trails, rock formations and amazing vistas as well as wildlife ranging from bears, mountain lions, snowshoe hares, moose and bobcats.
Bikes,horseback or on foot are the ways to cover the myriad trails of Staunton Park. Each trail offers its own unique discoveries. Elk Falls is definitely one of the highlights - with a 100 foot waterfall spilling down a sheer rock face.
For more information about Staunton State Park, call 303-816-0912 or visit www.parks.state.co.us/parks/staunton
Information courtesy of:
Sandra Jones
Keller Williams Realty Success
Sandy@EvergreenMtnHomes.com
303-550-3836
www.EvergreenMtnHomes.com
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