11 Southwest Highways & Fields
Colorado
The Arkansas River south of Buena Vista is a good spot to be
this spring. Nymph rigs work well on Brown and Rainbow trout,
Trophy fish can be caught here quite often.
40 miles of trails wind through the amazing scenery at Colorado
National Monument. Red rock monoliths and stunning canyons
make for a very memorable hike. There is a trail for everyone,
from 1/4 mile strolls to 14 mile treks. Watch for bighorn sheep
and the stunning Collared Lizard.
The Spring turkey hunt begins April 13, and runs to May 26.
The Karval Mountain Plover Festival is not just about the April
arrival of the Mountain Plovers that like to nest in the short grass
prairie, it is also about community, history, and the local way of
life. Eat home-cooked food and meet local residents who are proud
of their community; see the plovers on private lands that are
otherwise inaccessible. Go to karval.org for information.
Known as an "oasis on the plains", Jackson Lake State Park
40 miles east of Greeley, offers 260 campsites with water and
el electric hookups. Fishing, boating, waterskiing and swimming are
great activities on the lake, and the park is a stopover for
migratory birds. The Prairie Wetlands Nature Trail is a good place
to look for wildlife and birds.
The Campfire Outdoors Guide