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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Columbine Interpretive

Site Open

This is a combination rest stop with no bathroom and interpretive site right on US Highway 160 about 10 miles west of South Fork, Colorado.The facility consists of a large parking area…

Columbine Picnic Site

Site Open

This is a picnic ground and rest area along US Highway 160. No Bathrooms.

Comstock Campground

Site Open

Comstock Campground is in the Rock Creek Drainage 18 miles southwest of Monte Vista. The campground facilities include 7 sites with tables and fire rings, a vault type toilet, and ample parking space…

Cotton Creek Trail #749

The Cotton Creek Trail is 13.1 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 962 and ends at Forest Trail #745. Trail is well marked and maintained. It follow the creek through a rugged, steep canyon and…

Cross Creek Campground

Site Open

There are 8 sites located on both side of Cross Creek just above the Beaver Reservoir inlet.  The facilities include 8 sites with tables and fire rings, vault type toilet, ample parking for cars,…

Duncan Cabin

Site Open

The Duncan cabin offers a new and unique cabin stay experience for the adventurous folks that prefer to stay in places off the beaten path. Located four miles from a trailhead, the cabin must be…

East Middle Creek Trail # 767

The East Middle Creek Trail is 5.3 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail # 768 and ends at Forest Trail # 766. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding, and Viewing Scenery

East Sheep Creek Trail #771

The East Sheep Creek Trail is 3.8 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail # 770 and ends at Forest Boundary, CDNST, Colorato Trail. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding,…

Elk Creek Campground

Site Closed

Just outside of the town of Horca, the Elk Creek Campground is lightly wooded with spruce and some ponderosa pines. The understory is grass with some sites located next to Elk Creek. The campground…

Elk Horn Trail # 925

The Elk Horn Trail is 3.5 miles long. It begins at County Road LL56 and ends at Forest Trail # 923.The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, and Viewing Scenery