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The Park County towns of Fairplay, Bailey and Lake George are packed with scenic vistas, meandering streams and placid rivers, historic sites and friendly places to eat and commune with the locals.
A few tips: • Prime leaf-peeping is in September • Check restaurant schedules, as some are closed in the winter or during weekdays • Visit natural areas during the week to get some alone time with nature

Explore Serene Park County: Fairplay, Bailey & Lake George

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The <a href="https://www.southparkheritage.org/get-involved">South Park National Heritage Area</a> frequently seeks volunteers to help with their geo-tour maintenance and other projects.

How to Give Back to These Special Places

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Staunton is Colorado's newest state park, offering breathtaking views, rich Colorado history, diverse plant and wildlife, rock climbing and several miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Hikers enjoy discovering the waterfall.

Staunton State Park

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This moderate hike within the park is an excellent route for spotting elk on the way to the waterfalls. Pack plenty of water and energy — it's 10 miles long round trip! <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/colorado/staunton-state-park">Learn more &gt;&gt;</a>

Hike to Elk Falls

Serving as much local Colorado as we can get, Continental Sausage, Elevation Ketchup, Merf's Mustard, Rocky Mountain Soda Company, local meat and produce. Made-from-scratch seasonal kitchen, all in a whimsical hot-dog-shaped building.

Coney Island Boardwalk

Visit Aspen Peak Cellars for a winery tour and sample our award winning wines at our beautiful tasting room. Whether you enjoy a glass of our handcrafted wine inside the winery or a bottle along with your picnic down by the Platte River, we promise you a relaxing time.

Aspen Peak Cellars

The museum is filled with saddles, Western memorabilia, buggies, antique cars, signs, and much more. For children there is a merry go round, slide, and penny horse ride. Call first to assure it will be open. 719-740-0658,

Bailey Ranch & Saddle Museum

Fresh and healthy sandwiches and salads to keep you fueled up and full. Perfect portions for apres ski carnitas, a post-hike burger, or maybe light, yet filling salad to break up that dreary traffic jam.

The Shaggy Sheep

This 1.5-mile hike runs beside ancient pine trees gnarled and twisted by mountain livin'.

Hike Limber Grove Trail

The Silver Scoop offers hand-made sandwiches and homemade pastries as well as a variety of ice cream served in old-fashioned glassware.

Silver Scoop Creamery

19th century mining town in 21st century Colorado. Over 40 original buildings and 60,000 artifacts that depict boom town life.

South Park City Museum

We are a brewery and taproom located in Fairplay. We are the only brewery in Park County and offer pub-style food and 10 beers on draft.

South Park Brewing

This historic hotel, established in 1873 but updated with modern amenities, packs a punch of cozy charm.

The Fairplay-Valiton Hotel

World-famous beakfast burritos, pastries, bagels, paninis and more. Kick back and relax in an intimate, casual atmosphere.

Java Moose

Boat and equipment rentals, fishing-guide services and more at Eleven Mile State Park.

11 Mile Marina

Drive through the stunning Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area. The dirt road used to be a railroad bed and runs under a canopy of large shade trees.

Explore More of the Area

Mountain River Lodge is the ideal stop for the evening. Their scenic patio awaits grilling enthusiasts for alfresco dining, providing gas and charcoal grills and a fully stocked food-prep area. Once you're done savoring dinner, gather round to fire roast some s'mores before grabbing a room at the lodge for the night.

Grill Out, Snack on S'mores & Tuck In for the Night

Have your lunch in the Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area.

Plan to Picnic

Scenic views overlooking Lake George. Fish the South Platte River or nearby Eleven Mile, Spinny, Tarryall or Antero Reservoirs. Pike National Forest is only a 1/4 mile away hiking, biking, horse, and ATV trails. Prep and grill on your dinner on a stunning patio.