Poudre Canyon

The Poudre Canyon, shaped by the Cache la Poudre River, is rich in history and outdoor recreation. This book guides readers through its past, highlighting significant landmarks and stories from the early 1800s when trappers and Native Americans inhabited the area. It chronicles the arrival of explorers, miners, and the development of railroads, which facilitated logging and access to mining towns. By the 1920s, the completion of a road through the canyon opened the region to tourism, enhancing its reputation for hunting and fishing.