In the Footsteps of the Explorers, Fort Collins Walking Tour

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About this activity

This tour allows you to literally walk in the footsteps of these early explorers that passed through the area two hundred years ago. Learn about the people who explored the vastness that encompassed the land of the Louisiana Purchase, organized by the government of the United States. Beginning with the Corps of Discovery in 1804, columns of soldiers and scientists ventured into the unknown western country. In 1820 the first of these explorations passed into the Cache la Poudre River drainage led by a major in the U. S. Army’s topographical engineers named Stephen H. Long. On the heels of Long’s party came additional expeditions.

The junction of the Poudre River and Boxelder Creek in Running Deer Natural Area was singularly significant for its role as a crossing site for early exploring parties. These groups then marched along the north bank of the Poudre until they reached the foothills to the west.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Traces of the Past History Tours

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Personalized stagecoach ticket
Included: Historic object viewing and handling.

Itinerary

Running Deer Natural Area

2 hours

We will walk a historic corridor (approximately 2 miles round-trip), through which several early expeditions traveled. In addition, our narrative includes information on regional American Indian peoples.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our tour will begin in the parking lot at Running Deer Natural Area located at 3405 E. Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO. Look for our blue Traces of the Past passenger van.

End point

Our tour will begin in the parking lot at Running Deer Natural Area located at 3405 E. Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO. Look for our blue Traces of the Past passenger van.