Discover Colorado’s Wild Side: Wolves, Fossils, and Scenic Trails
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Just outside the heart of Colorado’s mountains, three incredible destinations offer unforgettable experiences for nature lovers and adventurers.
The Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center provides a unique opportunity to learn about and observe wolves, foxes, and coyotes in a sanctuary setting, offering educational tours and a chance to connect with these majestic creatures.
Nearby, the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument takes you on a journey back in time with its ancient petrified redwood stumps and thousands of preserved fossils, showcasing the rich history of Colorado’s prehistoric past.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Mueller State Park is a haven of beauty, with miles of hiking and biking trails, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking views that make it perfect for camping, picnicking, or simply soaking in the serenity of the Rockies.
Together, these destinations create a perfect trifecta of wildlife, history, and outdoor adventure.
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Mueller State Park
Mueller State Park:
With over 5,000 acres, Mueller State Park will not disappoint. You can go horseback riding, biking, hiking, camp a couple nights, and enjoy the wildlife with how peaceful and quiet it is.
Check out the visitor center, where you can purchase firewood, gifts, and learn about local wildlife from the displays or ask the rangers who are always happy to help.
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center:
Located in Divide, just west of Woodland Park, you can have the experience of visiting and learning about wolves and wildlife. Offering multiple ways to interact and learn the importance of protecting wildlife.
(image courtesy of Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center)
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument:
Explore the one of the richest fossil deposits in the world! Established in 1969, you can check out the visitor center, see massive petrified tree stumps of redwood trees, walk trails, have the kids join a Jr. Ranger Program, and visit the site of a 1878 homestead site.
(Image courtesy Florissant Fossil Beds)
