Lariat Loop

Lariat Loop and Bear Creek Canyon, state highway 74. Take your time and visit Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway and the Lariat Loop Heritage Area over and over again.
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The Lariat Loop exists to identify, interpret, promote and support the historical, cultural, natural, and economic resources associated with the Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway. The Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway is a 40-mile circular strand of natural, cultural, and heritage crown jewels first connected for the enjoyment of road travelers in 1913. Created by Denver Mountain Parks and connec

ted to early downtown Denver by "The Grand Parkway," Alameda Parkway, Lariat Loop climbs the face of Lookout Mountain along Lookout Mountain Rd. Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway may be accessed via I-70 Exit 252/Evergreen Parkway; Exit 254/Lookout Mountain and Exit 259/Red Rocks Park and Morrison. Historic Golden, Colorado's Territorial Capital, is the most well-accoutred entry point for tourists wishing to visit Lariat Loop; however, the Historic Town of Morrison and Evergreen, Your Mountain Destination offer up plenty of fun adventures of their own. Lookout Mountain Rd., which ascends in a series of hairpin turns from Golden also was host to the last stage of USA Pro Cycling Challenge on Aug. 28, 2011. Please, obey all laws and the posted speed limit, regardless of your mode of transportation. On a given day along Lariat Loop you will see cars, trucks, bikes, long boards, boats, paragliders and many other modes of transportation in use. Welcome to the Switzerland of Colorado as it was first called nearly 100 year ago. Lariat Loop Heritage Area is steeped with adventure and legendary tales -- Buffalo Bill Cody resided along Lariat Loop; today you can visit his true resting place atop Lookout Mountain. The Lariat Loop Heritage Area is central Jefferson Country, Colorado and begins on the slopes of Mount Evans, the top of which is visible from many places in Denver. The heritage area extends to west Lakewood, CO, into the historic Rooney Valley, which is also home to Dinosaur Ridge, Bandimere Speedway and Bear Creek Lake Park. Along the route are dozens of heritage sites, scenic parks, attractions, museums, lakes, streams, a buffalo herd overlook and other attractions (see list below), many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lariat Loop comprises two registered heritage routes, the Bear Creek Canyon Scenic Mountain Drive and the Lariat Trail Scenic Mountain Drive. The Lariat Loop encompasses parts of Denver’s original “circle drives,” within the unique Denver Mountain Parks system designed by F.L. Olmsted, Jr. The diverse geography of the foothills setting offers dense forests, mountain vistas, winding roads, rocky outcrops and ridges, and historic “beauty spots.” Many of these scenic areas have become county or city parks and are accessible to the public. All roads along the Lariat Loop Byway are accessible via passenger vehicle, with convenient services, year-round. Open Space and Mountain Parks are protected areas and all wildlife and plants are protected. Wildfire is an ever-present risk; please be careful and observe any posted restrictions. No other special considerations are necessary. Lariat Loop attractions include

Jefferson County Open Space Parks
Denver Mountain Parks
Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave
Lookout Mountain Nature Center & Preserve
Boettcher Mansion
Chief Hosa Lodge
Humphrey Memorial Park & Museum
Evergreen Lake
Hiwan Homestead Museum
Morrison Natural History Museum
Morrison Historical District
Dinosaur Ridge
Red Rocks Park and Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Mother Cabrini Shrine
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
Foothills Art Center
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Golden Visitors Center
Golden Pioneer Museum
Astor House Museum
Clear Creek History Park
Colorado Railroad Museum

06/20/2024
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06/20/2024
06/04/2024

The director of the Western icon's museum had already written two books on William Cody. "Galloping Gourmet" focuses on him as a foodie.

05/31/2024

Highlighting Trails to celebrate 2024 National Trails Day® - June 1st

Bear Creek Regional Trail - Little Park to Corwina Park - located along the Lariat Loop National Scenic & Historic Byway.

Little Park serves as the first trailhead on the Bear Creek Trail which connects Lair O' the Bear, Corwina, O'Fallon and Pence Parks. Little Park's 400-acres were acquired by the City of Denver in 1917 and are characterized by steep canyons and ridges covered with Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forests. Little Park was among Denver's first 10 mountain parks. It sits just outside of Idledale and is home to a unique octagonal-roofed well house built in 1919. [Resource: Denver Mountain Parks Foundation https://mountainparksfoundation.org/parks/little-and-starbuck-parks/]

05/25/2024

Peak to Peak Scenic & Historic Byway - A great option for any day this Memorial Day weekend, or even a staycation (try local lodging along the communities, in Black Hawk, Central City, Estes or Golden). Enjoy great views, galleries, eateries, "Carousel of Happiness", take photos of the "Chapel on the Rock", breweries, coffee shops, museums, and inhaling the fresh cool air. Photo courtesy of Cathy Edwards :)

05/18/2024

PEAK TO PEAK CREATIVE MEETING #2
Tuesday, May 21
11 AM - 1 PM
The Old Gallery
14863 CO-7, Allenspark, CO 80510
Email RSVP to [email protected]

Greetings! We are excited to announce that we are collaborating with the CDOT Colorado Byways Program, Colorado Creative Industries, and Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) to enhance collaboration amongst creative initiatives along the Peak to Peak Byway and add these goals to the Corridor Management Plan (CMP).

We met for our 1st Peak to Peak Creative Summit on April 24th in the historic Gilpin County Courthouse. DCI is engaging the Peak to Peak Byway and facilitates discussions and activities around the objectives and resources needed for expanding collaboration around the creative industry effort in these communities and along the corridor.

What’s Next? We will be continuing this effort with Peak to Peak Creative Summit #2 Meeting in Allenspark. This meeting will be a two hour regional program to continue to create additional partnerships, collaboration, and programming along the Peak to Peak Byway.

To maximize our time and discussion, we request that all Peak to Peak partners complete a short survey ASAP (cut/paste into browser): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScokwJp85zdbMO11hS4QI0C0Bvz5TJBHvKwNmq8xt93ouGfrw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please share with other Arts & Creative industries!
Colorado Creative Industries Boulder Art Association Gilpin Arts Nederland Visitor Center Estes Arts District

05/13/2024

Lookout Mountain road (1931)

05/05/2024
05/01/2024

Scenic America is the only national nonprofit that helps citizens safeguard the scenic qualities of America’s roadways, countryside, towns, and cities.

05/01/2024
04/26/2024

𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙨𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙪𝙨 Day is this Saturday! Join us at the museum from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission is free, thanks to our friends at Dinosaur Ridge.

See the remains of the first 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙨𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙪𝙨 and learn about other local fossils. Special guests include Dinosaur Ridge, Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve, Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum, and Mines Museum. Special guest appearance by Dr. Jackson Crawford.

We’re expecting some damp weather, so bundle up!

04/20/2024
04/02/2024

Explore Dinosaur Ridge and Morrison Natural History Museum with small group personalized tours. Two museums, one discounted ticket!
Get the Jurassic VIP treatment! Satisfy your inner paleontologist with small, personalized group tours of Morrison Natural History Museum and Dinosaur Ridge. Save $4.00 per ticket over regular admission. Morrison Dino Passes are: $32 per adult, $20 per child (ages 3-11), and "hatchlings" under age three are free. Tickets are available at the ticket counter of either museum. Or, buy them online through the link in our bio.
At Dinosaur Ridge (Alameda & C-470): Join a bus tour that stops at the world-famous dinosaur tracks, a historic Jurassic digsite, and more. Knowledgeable guides will make select stops to personally introduce you to the local geology and paleontology.
At Morrison Natural History Museum (South of Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison): Individualized tours introduce you to 𝙏. 𝙧𝙚𝙭, 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙨, our state fossil 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙨𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙪𝙨, and other fossilized critters that once roamed Colorado. The hands-on program even features a chance to chip rock away from fossils.
Dino Pass Pro Tips: Limited daily availability. If you plan to visit both museums on the same day, we recommend you make your Morrison Museum reservation online and before 1:00PM so that you have time to explore Dinosaur Ridge. Your ticket is good for 10 days if you would like to visit the museums on different dates.

03/29/2024

Don't Miss Out! Register today & pass this along! It's the 35th Anniversary May 1st-4th and celebrating in the San Luis Valley. We only have these events every 5 years, so join us in networking and learning from local, state, national, and international Byways & Partners!
REGISTER TODAY https://www.colorado-byways-symposium-2024.com/

Thanks to sponsors -
City of Alamosa
SLV Health
Behavioral Health Group
Stage Rental
San Luis Valley Federal Bank
Alamosa Marketing District
Tracks Across Borders
BLM
National Scenic Byway Foundation
Felsburg Holt & Ullevig
Colorado Creative Industries
Boom or Bust Byway
CDOT
SLV Pet Care
Adams State University

Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway Flat Tops Scenic Byway Grand Mesa National Scenic and Historic Byway San Juan Skyway Silver Thread Scenic Byway Tracks Across Borders Byway, Inc. Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic & Historic Byway West Elk Loop Frontier Pathways Scenic Byway Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway Highway of Legends Scenic Byway Lariat Loop Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic & Historic Byway Pawnee Pioneer Trails Scenic and Historic Byway Peak to Peak Highway Santa Fe Trail Association Colorado Welcome Center at Julesburg

02/26/2024
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02/07/2024

Happy February! Enjoy free admission today at the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave!

02/06/2024

"Dinosaur Ridge, the world-renowned dinosaur track site just 30 minutes from Denver, provides a pathway straight to a local legacy. Since it opened in 1989, visitors have been able to follow in the footsteps dinosaurs left behind along what was once the muddy shore of an ancient seaway known as the 'Dinosaur Freeway.' Now, they can also trace the unique impact left behind by local paleoichnologist and co-founder of Friends of Dinosaur Ridge, the late Dr. Martin Lockley." Learn more about Dr. Lockley here: https://loom.ly/3M_gYNg

02/04/2024

Colorado is the continuing scene of groundbreaking work and an attraction for major talent! Thanks to for recognizing these amazing scientists and science communicators.

01/31/2024

Join us this Tuesday, February 6, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., for a free program, "Galloping Gourmet: Dining with Buffalo Bill," at the Highland Recreation Center, 2880 Osceola St, Denver.

Author and historian Steve Friesen explores the evolving role of eating and drinking in Buffalo Bill's life. On the American Plains, Cody ate simple foods such as cornbread, fried “yellow-legged” chicken, and hardtack. As Buffalo Bill’s fame increased, so did his desire and opportunities for fine dining. Attendees will enjoy tasty samples.

Register at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/denver/activity/search/detail/81280?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US or by calling or by calling (720) 865-0603.

Note: This is listed as an Active Older Adult program, but anyone can register and join!

01/29/2024
01/27/2024

Happy ! Love how many drivers have ordered the State Fossil in 110 towns & cities so far - from Arvada to Woodland Park & everywhere in between! Go to DinoRidge.org to learn how you can get Stego plates for your vehicle!

01/27/2024

Looking for something fun to do with your weekend? Check out these Golden events happening Saturday, Jan. 27!

Western Heritage Days
- FREE wagon rides and photos with Clydesdales in front of Old Capitol Grill & Smokehouse
- Live Western music at Goosetown Station by Rex Rideout and Susie Knight

UllrGrass Festival
- Live music and beer tasting in Parfet Park

More details at: https://www.visitgolden.com/events/.

📸 by F4D Studio

01/26/2024

Bent’s Old Fort, located along the Santa Fe Trail, was founded in 1833 by brothers William and Charles Bent and their partner, Ceran St. Vrain. This reconstructed fort was a trading post strategically located between fur trappers in the Rockies, traders on their way to Santa Fe, and Cheyenne, Arapaho, Comanche, and Kiowa Indians who hunted in the area. Today, National Park Service rangers in period attire staff the fort and bring the 1840s to life for visitors.

Canyons & Plains of Southeast Colorado Visit Colorado
https://ow.ly/W8L850Qsmgy to plan your trip!

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