The U.S. Forest Service will offer guided tours into Picket Wire Canyonlands south of La Junta on the Comanche National Grassland. Fall tours begin Sunday, September 1st and run through October 19th , 2013, and will take place on Saturdays. This year two Sunday tours (September 1st and October 13th) will also be offered.
These primitive canyons are home to the largest dinosaur track site in North America.
Guided auto tours are the easiest way to visit Picket Wire Canyonlands and learn about its rich, colorful past. During the tour, knowledgeable guides show visitors difficult to find dinosaur tracks and point out the interesting prehistoric, historic and natural features of the canyons.
All day tours (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) are offered on Saturdays and selected Sundays in May, June, September and October for a small fee. Due to rough roads, visitors will need their own four-wheel drive vehicle. To make reservations go to: www.recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777.
For additional information about Picket Wire Canyonlands or the Comanche National Grassland, call the U.S. Forest Service at 719-384-2181 or visit the website.
Jeff
RockyMountainHikingTrails.com
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U.S. Forest Service to begin Spring Tours of Picket Wire Canyonlands in May
The U.S. Forest Service will offer guided tours into Picket Wire Canyonlands south of La Junta on the Comanche National Grassland. Spring tours begin the first Saturday of May 2013 and run through late June 2013. These primitive canyons are home to the largest dinosaur track site in North America.
Guided auto tours are the easiest way to visit Picket Wire Canyonlands to learn about its rich, colorful past. During the tour, knowledgeable guides will show visitors difficult to find dinosaur tracks and will point out the interesting prehistoric, historic and natural features of the Canyons.
All day tours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) are offered on Saturdays and some Sundays in May, June, September and October 2013 for a small fee. The District will also consider additional tour dates to accommodate special requests. Due to rough roads, visitors will need their own four-wheel drive vehicle.
Reservations can be made beginning April 3, 2013 by visiting the recreation.gov website or, by calling: 877-444-6777.
For additional information, call the U.S. Forest Service in La Junta, CO at 719-384-2181.
Jeff
RockyMountainHikingTrails.com
Guided auto tours are the easiest way to visit Picket Wire Canyonlands to learn about its rich, colorful past. During the tour, knowledgeable guides will show visitors difficult to find dinosaur tracks and will point out the interesting prehistoric, historic and natural features of the Canyons.
All day tours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) are offered on Saturdays and some Sundays in May, June, September and October 2013 for a small fee. The District will also consider additional tour dates to accommodate special requests. Due to rough roads, visitors will need their own four-wheel drive vehicle.
Reservations can be made beginning April 3, 2013 by visiting the recreation.gov website or, by calling: 877-444-6777.
For additional information, call the U.S. Forest Service in La Junta, CO at 719-384-2181.
Jeff
RockyMountainHikingTrails.com
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