From Fort Collins to Greeley and the villages of Laporte and Windsor, this northern Colorado region is packed with expansive views, welcoming locally sourced restaurants, frontier history and much more.
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Lions Open Space
Located on the banks of the Cache La Poudre River, Lions Open Space offers day-use area picnicking, fishing, hiking, and biking.COTREX
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Poudre River Trail
The Poudre River Trail is 21 miles of a well-maintained paved pathway for walking, cycling, running, rollerblading and more. The trail extends from Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley to Colorado Highway 392 in Windsor.COTREX
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Frank State Wildlife Area
This area has several ponds and is an excellent place for birdwatching. It is also an exceptionally pretty section of the Poudre River Trail.
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State Wildlife Areas
As of July 2020, anyone using a State Wildlife Area must have a valid Colorado hunting or fishing license.