Friday, May 25, 2007

Weekend fun at Mueller


In today's Gazette we gave you a list of activities planned Saturday at Mueller State Park - off Highway 67 between Cripple Creek and Divide. I'll repeat them here, in case you missed them:
SATURDAY
A two-hour, moderate trip to School Pond begins at 10 a.m.
Check out a hands-on display of skulls, hides, pelts, teeth and the like 1-3 p.m. at Grouse Mountain Trailhead.
Explore forests, meadows, valleys and groves of aspens at 2 p.m. at the Outlook Ridge Trailhead (three-hour hike).
Here are a few more reasons to stop by the park.

SUNDAY
7 p.m. -- "Mountain Men"
Leave the present and travel back 150 years with historian Jim Phillips. Hear entertaining and amusing stories about the early fur trade, the mountain man lifestyle and other cultures of the early 1800s.
Meet at Camper Services

MONDAY
10 a.m. -- Osborn Homestead Hike
Visit the Osborn Homestead and travel back in time via vintage photographs. Presented by volunteer naturalist Jan Seltman.
Meet at Black Bear Trailhead

1 p.m. -- Birds of Prey
See an owl and hawks up close and personal with naturalists Sandy and Susie. Learn about their behavior and the challenges these birds face in the wild. As live birds will be present, please leave pets at home or in campsites.
Where: Visitor Center Gazebo
A day pass is $5 a vehicle; you can get an annual pass for $55. Info: 687-2366 or here
Wear appropriate clothing and take water and a snack.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Boy, do I wish I were there! Mom