Pan For Gold, Ride A Pony, And Take A Hayride During This Family-Friendly Festival At Mueller State Park In Colorado
By Christy Articola|Published August 14, 2023
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Christy Articola has lived in Colorado since 2013 and considers herself a Centennial State enthusiast and expert through and through. She's based in Denver metro, but over the past decade, she has traveled to every corner, river, village, park, town, and city in the state and continues to explore it deeper and further whenever she can. Christy simply can't get enough of Colorado, and loves sharing all her adventures with you through Only In Your State! She graduated with a degree in journalism from Fordham University and is thrilled to be working as a full time travel writer for this and other sites - she finally found her perfect niche - and is so grateful for that.
Mueller State Park is one of our state’s loveliest state parks and it’s a great place to go to bid a fond farewell to summer. Fortunately, the staff at this park have put together a fantastic event to help you do just that. On August 26th, Mueller State Park will be hosting its annual Western Heritage Day and it’s sure to be fun for the whole family. The land upon which this park sits was home to Native Americans and later to ranchers, so there’s no better place to celebrate the incredible history of our great state. Read on to learn more about Western Heritage Day at Mueller State Park in Colorado, and plan to attend!
Mueller State Park is wonderful! This 5,112-acre state park near Divide offers many outdoor activities including camping, biking, hunting, horseback riding, hunting, and so much more.
It's absolutely beautiful! You'll find 55 miles of trails in this park and abundant wildlife. Elk, black bears, eagles, hawks, and bighorn sheep make this park their home.
There are so many beautiful areas to explore in Mueller State Park. It's open year-round and it's one of the best state parks in our state if you ask me.
An additional bonus of this park is its historical aspect. This park was home to Native Americans for hundreds of years before the settlers came. Later, settlers used this area for ranching. There are still historic structures that you can check out in the park.
The Mueller State Park Visitor Center is a great place to go to learn more about the history and natural features of the park. The hardworking staff at this park are happy to answer any questions you might have. They are also always planning exciting events like the park's annual Western Heritage Day!
On top of all that, you can pet the farm animals, participate in some games, and generally enjoy the park, learn about our state's history, and meet some of your neighbors. Western Heritage Day is a fantastic event and once you go once, you'll want to go back every year.
Looking for somewhere to stay near Mueller State Park? The campgrounds at this park are fantastic, but if you’d rather sleep in a bed in a house, check out VRBO.com to find a rental home in the area. Enjoy!
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