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Royal Gorge Scenic Bridge |
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A place that brings together the scenic beauty of the Grand
Canyon and the human achievement of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Approx. 45 minutes from Westcliffe
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Mission Wolf |
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Mission:Wolf is a peaceful wolf sanctuary located in the
remote mountains of Colorado.
Approx. 45 minutes from Westcliffe
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Great Sand Dunes National Park |
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Great Sand Dunes National Park
Explore the tallest dunes in North America! Whether hiking, sliding,
exploring in a dunes wheelchair - or simply playing - the Great Sand Dunes
are a unique wilderness area protected for all to enjoy!
Approx. 1 1/2 hours from Westcliffe
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Florissant Fossil Beds
National Monument |
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The park offers many activities to teach you about the
history of this area. At the visitor center, located in the center of the
park, exhibits go through the history of the Fossil Beds. Rangers also offer
interpretive talks and free mini seminars in the summer. Approx. 2 hours
from Westcliffe
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Bishops Castle
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Over twenty years of construction from natural stone, all
accomplished by one man, Jim Bishop. Visit Bishops Castle for an amazing
adventure. Gift Shop on premises. located on Hwy 165 approximately 12 miles southeast of the junction of Hwy
96 and Hwy 165.
Approx 45 minutes from Westcliffe
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Fishing |
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Lake De Weese
Hwy 69 south from the town of Westcliffe, approx 1/4 mile, make a left on
Lake De Weese Road.
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Camping, Fishing and Boating, as well as the 4th of July
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| 52 Mountain Lakes |
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| 370 Mountain Streams |
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Hiking Trails |
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| Comanche-Venable Trail |
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| Hunt's Lake Trail |
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| North Taylor Lake |
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| South Colony |
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| Horn Creek |
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| Music Pass |
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Mountain Climbing |
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| Sangre de Cristo Mountaineering School |
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| Crestone Needle (14,197 ft.) |
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| Crestone Peak (14,294 ft.) |
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| Humbolt Peak (14,064 ft.) |
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| Kit Carson Peak (14,165 ft.) |
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More Recreation |
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