Kim, CO

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

National Historic Site

In the 1840s the Arkansas River was the border between territory claimed by the United States and Mexico. Located along the river, Bent's Fort was an adobe trading post on the Santa Fe Trail, where traders, trappers, travelers, and the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes came together in peaceful terms...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdw...

Weather: Summer temperatures are often in the high 90s and low 100s. Weather is generally fair in the fall and spring. Winter temperatures can be below freezing. Most of the fort is unheated and does not have ...

Black Mesa State Park & Nature Preserve

State Park

2,206 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Capulin Volcano National Monument

National Monument

Part of the 8,000 square mile Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, Capulin Volcano showcases the volcanic geology of northeastern New Mexico. The views are spectacular day or night, with views of 4 different states from the volcanic rim and one of the darkest night skies in the country. Whether it's a...

Entrance: $20

Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, M...

Weather: Elevations range from 7247 feet at the park visitor center to 8182 feet on the crater rim trail. Summers usually have mild temperatures with highs averaging in the low to mid 80s F/30C with occasional...

John Martin Reservoir State Park

State Park

1,441 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0