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Rangely, Craig, Meeker, Dinosaur and Walden hold court in Colorado's northwest, where Wild West history, niche museums, rugged wildlife and an incredible diversity of scenery await visitors ready to soak it all up on a leisurely road trip.

Small-Town Treasures in Northwest Colorado

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Assist with design, construction, and maintenance of trails in <a href="https://www.colorado.com/state-parks/state-forest-state-park">State Forest State Park</a> in <a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/walden">Walden</a>. Perform as crew member or crew leader on trail construction. renovation and maintenance. Design or install trail signage. Participate in prearranged trail or maintenance days. Or <a href="https://cpwconnect.state.co.us/GetInvolved">volunteer</a> with Colorado Parks and Wildlife's trailwork projects.

How to Give Back to These Special Places

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The Wyman Museum was founded by Lou Wyman. The dream started in 1949 in Elk Springs, Colorado. While Lou was filling up a water barrel for his sheep herders, he noticed an abandoned 1932 Lincoln. He paid $15.00 for it and has been collecting ever since.

Wyman Living History Museum

Specializing in Italian cuisine including sandwiches, pizza and pasta. Dine-in or delivery

Gino's Neighborhood Pizzeria & Grill

With one of the finest collections of Old West firearms in the country, this museum is frequently mentioned as one of Colorado's best. From dinosaurs, to Native Americans, to early explorers, it tells the story of some of the richest history in the American West.

Museum of Northwest Colorado

Italian dishes, pizza, subs, calzones and Stromboli. Fast lunch service or eat-in dining.

Carelli's Italian Restaurant

West of Steamboat Springs near Craig, the scenic 900 acre reservoir offers a great warm water fishery, 15 basic camp sites, beaches, boat ramp and  great wildlife viewing, a new trail system   Daily park passes are $7.00. camp fees additional apply

Elkhead Reservoir State Park

Explore Where the West Runs Wild in Northwest Colorado's Sandwash Basin, Dinosaur National Monument or come experience the Great American Horse Drive held in Maybell annually. While exploring Colorado's Great Northwest, you Make Yourself at Ease.

Candlewood Suites-Craig Northwest Colorado

Strong cups of coffee, steak and eggs, cinnamon rolls, lunch menu and more.

Main Street Cafe

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Knowledgeable volunteers greet visitors to Colorado with area and statewide information. Pick up complimentary maps, coffee and brochures. Pet area, as are clean restrooms and an informational video on Colorado's wildlife. Free book exchange.  There are two DC Fast-Charging stations for electric vehicle users at the Dinosaur welcome center.

Colorado Welcome Center at Dinosaur

Pack a picnic and head to this beautiful overlook off Harpers Corner Road, five miles north of the Canyon Visitor Center (photo credit: NPS).

Picnic at Plug Hat Trail Overlook at Dinosaur National Monument

At Dinosaur National Monument, explore craggy hills, discover fragments of a long ago world where the largest land creatures of all time once roamed and died. Rock art, scenery, homesteads, whitewater rafting.

Dinosaur National Monument

Terrific food for dine in or take out. Spicy or mild, there is a flavor for everyone.

California Wok

The Rangely Outdoor Museum has three historical buildings that house exhibits from dinosaurs to drilling and the pre-historical Fremont peoples to the pioneers, ranchers and oil field workers of the more recent times.

Rangely Outdoor Museum

The Blue Mountain Inn &amp; Suites, Rangely, Colorado's newest hotel.

Blue Mountain Inn & Suites

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Wake up to a complimentary continental breakfast featuring cereal, breakfast sandwiches, yogurt, coffee and more during your stay at Blue Mountain Inn &amp; Suites in Rangely.

Morning Fuel

Classic automotive museum with very rare autos and motorcycles from the early 1900's. The curator has an amazing ability to bring each car to life with its colorful history.

Rangely Automotive Museum

Established in 2003, Giovanni's uses their time-tested recipes to create mouth-watering homemade sauces, pizza dough, Italian meatballs, and sausage. Gio's has a variety of appetizers, burgers, salads, sandwiches, calzones, pizza, and desserts.

Gio's Family Dining

A sonic wonder, a seven-story steel water tank with a deep reverb, longer and richer than the Taj Mahal's. For Open Saturdays, 9am-1pm, experience The Tank free of charge.  Solstice Festival, June 21 - 23.  See tanksounds.org.  233 County Road 46, Rangely, Colorado.

The TANK, Center for Sonic Arts

Our purpose is to provide you with the best value, quality and consistency in food preparation and service. Our restaurant has come a full circle with the Mazzola family starting Mama Mazzola's in 1978 and Kris &amp; Henry Arcolesse reopening Ma Famiglia's in 2005.

Ma Famiglia Restaurant

Winding its way through lush river valleys, the Flat Tops Trail byway skirts the bountiful Flat Tops Wilderness, climbs over two of the state's least-traveled passes and is bookended by the authentic ranching towns of Yampa and Meeker.

Flat Tops Trail - Scenic and Historic Byway

In remote Northwest Colorado hides a community of a couple thousand people. The trout-filled White River flows through town and Northwest Colorado's only historic hotel sits on Main Street, its brick façade concealing memorable Old West stories.

Meeker Hotel & Cafe

A more than 115-year-old Meeker landmark, many notable celebrities have satisfied their appetites at the Meeker Hotel's cafe, including Billy the Kid and Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt. Follow in their footsteps and sink into the history-steeped booths for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

White River Museum, housed in 1880s U.S. Army officer quarters, showcases early pioneers and the stories and artifacts they left behind, including clothing, household goods, an original 1885 hand printing press, Native American Ute artifacts and much more.

White River Museum

Better Booze &amp; Cheese for the Back County! An Artisan Wine, Craft Spirits, Specialty Beer, Sake &amp; Cider shop specializing in small production, diverse selections &amp; great value. Plus retail cut-to-order cheeses from around the world, cured meats &amp; unique gifts.

Blanco Cellars & The Little Cheese Shop

The Battle of Milk Creek was the last and longest of the Indian Wars. It occurred on the northern boundary of the Ute Reservation over a week's time.  Monuments to the Utes and U.S. Troops are located at the site 17 miles north of Meeker.

Milk Creek Battlefield Park

Located in a historical brick building -the original Steamboat Dry Cleaning &amp; Pressing, The Laundry is serving up locally sorced small plates.  Enjoy sharing comfort food with friends as well as a long list of spirits, cocktails, and aperitifs in a comfortable causual setting.

Laundry

We're a family of beer freaks, music lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts. We think the best way to share our passions is through a common language; Beer. Watch a game, play a game, bring food or order food.  Our beers explore a wide range of styles and dimensions from light and crisp to dark and strong. We want you to have variety but quality first is our promise to you.

Storm Peak Brewing Company

Chalet Val d'Isere is a warm and lovely traditional mountain home, the perfect getaway for every season, located in Ski Town, USA and BikeTown, USA -Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This Bed and Breakfast is high on the mountain, in a small cove... surrounded and secluded. Come and enjoy!

Chalet Val d'Isere

Mountain Style bagels made with Colorado water baked fresh daily! We have been Steamboat Spring's favorite bagel shop since 1993. We offer a variety of bagels, cream cheeses and deli sandwiches. Real food, served quickly.
Breakfast served all day.
It's Bagel Time!

The Colorado Bagel Co.

Clear and fresh high alpine water roars down Fish Creek Canyon, spilling over the magnificent 280-ft Fish Creek Falls, one of the most popular destinations around Steamboat Springs.

Fish Creek Falls

The Boat's best bet for a comfortable yet upbeat vibe, happy hour, full bar and live entertainment. OTP all day, everyday.

Old Town Pub & Restaurant

The BARley is a celebration of the heritage of what happens before the beer, wine and spirits are made. With 30 beers on tap, a locally sourced food menu and a focus on all that Colorado has to offer, you don't want to miss this tavern in charming Steamboat Springs.

The BARley Colorado Craft & Draft

Your table is waiting! It's the table with the best view of the action. A front-row seat to the kitchen.

Table 79 Foodbar

Follow the Cache la Poudre river as you drive this scenic byway that connects Fort Collins to North Park.

Cache La Poudre/North Park - Scenic And Historic Byway

Newest lodging. Pillow-top beds, 32" flat screen, HBO, hand crafted log furniture, table/chairs, fridge/micro/coffee, guest laundry, on-site trailer parking- can park up to a semi, FREE heated garage to work on snowmobiles, air, FREE Wi-Fi, hot tub. Kitchens available.

North Park Inn & Suites

Where the world eats and greets on Main Street!

River Rock Cafe

Housed in a cabin built in 1883, the museum's exhibits showcase the region's mining, logging, ranching and farming heritage.

North Park Pioneer Museum

The ultimate in rugged Colorado wilderness, 71,000 acres of forest, jagged peaks and alpine lakes. Features 158 campsites and 15 cabins and yurts are available for overnight stays. Moose viewing is popular here.

State Forest State Park

Soak up terrific mountain views on this about 2-mile roundtrip hike in State Forest State Park (photo credit: Colorado Parks &amp; Wildlife). Lake Agnes is also a favorite local fishing hole, so pack your rod for the chance to reel in an epic catch.