Outdoor Science and Learning

Learn about our history and geology by visiting our interpretive sites. 

Cultural Sites/Exhibits

The Forest Service has a long history of preservation and discovery through management of cultural resources across 193 million acres of national forests.

These remains of human history include ancient Indian villages and rock art, travel routes and markers, military forts, and abandoned mines and mills. Together, they are part of the nation’s historic and cultural atlas. 

Read more about the area's history, wildlife and geologic features at our sites. 

Visit the USFS Cultural Heritage page

Interpretive Areas/Exhibits

Read more about the area's history, wildlife and geologic features at some of our sites.

Bachelor Loop Interpretive Tour
Brown/Hermit Lakes Interpretive Site
Highway 149 Interpretive Site
Hwy 149 Moose Interpretive Site
North Clear Creek Falls Observation Site
Wagon Wheel Gap Interpretive Site
Potosi Vista Interpretive Site
Columbine Interpretive
Columbine Picnic Site
Bonanza, CO

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Alamosa Campground

Site Open

Alamosa Campground is on the Alamosa River 4.5 miles above Terrace Reservoir Dam. There are 5 campsites, one is pull through, with tables, fire rings, and ample parking. Potable water is not…

Antonito, CO

Located on US highway 285, 25 miles south west of Alamosa. Junction of State highway 17 is just south of Antonito.

Aspen Glade Campground

Site Open

This is a pleasant and attractive campground that consists of three separate loops. There are 32 sites, 7 of which are pull-through. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and multiple restrooms on…

Bachelor Loop Interpretive Tour

Site Open

This 17-mile self-guided driving tour loops through Creede’s historic silver mining district and ghost towns. The loop begins at the north end of Main Street in Creede and returns to Main Street…

Bear Town Trailhead - Trail # 869

Site Open

The Beartown trail is 5.4 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 506 and ends at Forest Trail 825. The trail is open for the following uses: Day hiking, backpacking in the Weminuche Wilderness Area,…

Beaver Creek Reservoir Boating Site

Site Open

Concrete boat ramp next to gravel boat trailer parking area with restroom. Serves as plowed parking in winter also for ice fisherman and snowmobilers. Motors are allowed on Beaver Creek Reservoir,…

Big Meadows Campground and Picnic Area

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Big Meadows is located in the San Juan Mountains in south-central Colorado, about 11 miles west of South Fork, CO. The campground is lightly wooded with spruce trees, creating a beautiful meadow…

Blanca Peak Trailhead - Trail # 886

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Blanca Peak is the fourth highest peak in Colorado. Spectacular views along the way are the rule rather than the exception. Side trips can be made to two other 14,000 feet peaks, Little Bear Peak…

Blanca, CO

Site Open

Blanca is on US Highway 160, 28 miles west of the top of La Veta Pass.

Bonanza, CO

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Bonanza boomed between 1880and 1888. Silver, copper, lead and zinc were found and 1,500 mining claims came into existence,. Soon 37 building flourished along plank walks lining both sides of Kerber…