Lost Lodges of Rocky – Guided Tour

Do you know there were more than 30 lodges in Rocky Mountain National Park?

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Duration:

4 Hours

Ages:

14 and up

Where:

Rocky Mountain National Park

Rates:

First Person: $198
Additional People: $150

Can you envision large resorts where elk and moose graze in pristine meadows today? “Lost Lodges of Rocky” explores the transitions in lodging for visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park. Come and share the thought–provoking search for balance between wilderness and hospitality unique to America’s first automobile based National Park.

Our small group, of no more than 4 guests, will drive through the Kawuneeche Valley and observe the photos and locations of more than 6 resort lodges no longer existing. You will have opportunities to take memorable photos at stops requested by you.
We will walk 1-mile round-trip on the Colorado River Trail to visit the site of the 1906 dude ranch “Hotel DeHardscrabble”. We will continue the adventure as we travel to the breathtaking overlook at the Farview Curve. There will be additional stories and photo opportunities as we return down the valley.

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Rocky’s West Side Stories

Do you ever wish you had lived in the pioneer days?

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Sisters of Courage

The Harbisons – An ordinary family who led an extraordinary life…

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"Wonderful presentation! Great story, great photos, great history. You have inspired me to work more on our family history."

Jane W.

"Dave Lively is one of the most dynamic and passionate history speakers we have had the pleasure to present here at the Town of Frisco Historic Park & Museum. Dave is a true storyteller and brings all of his historic tours and slide shows to life! We are privileged to have him participate in our two educational speaker series here at the Museum."

Ms. Simone Katharina Belz
Town of Frisco - Frisco Historic Park & Museum

“Dave Lively’s presentation “Rocky’s West Side Stories” is superb. Probably no one knows more or tells the story of the valley so well. Dave’s own family has deep roots in that gorgeous mountain valley on the headwaters of the Colorado River, known by the Arapaho as Kawuneeche or Coyote Creek. Dave provides a unique mix of family history, his own scholarship and his experience leading tours of that fabled valley noted for its dude ranches, spectacular scenery, trout fishing and moose galore.”

Thomas “Dr. Colorado” Noel
Professor of History and Director of Public History,
Preservation and Colorado Studies at University of Colorado Denver

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Helen R. Cincinnati OH
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“An engaging and informative storyteller, Mr. Lively shared a great deal of intriguing information.”

Christopher R.
Overland Park, Kansas

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Catherine T.
Parker Area Historical Society

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