Near Walden in Jackson County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Hunting in the "Bull Pen"
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Hunting in the "Bull Pen" Marker
Prior to 1820, North Park was a favorite summer hunting ground for a number of Native American tribes, especially the Utes and Arapaho. Other tribes included the Crow, Sioux, and Cheyenne. These early native people were drawn to North Park in large part by the abundance of big game like bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, and pronghorn antelope.
Evidence of early American Indian presence still exists in North Park, including well-worn trails, tepee rings, and burial trees.
Please Remember…
All artifacts found on Federal lands are protected by law, so remember to leave them where you found them.
Did You Know?
The Utes called North Park the "Bull Pen" and the "Cow Lodge" because the broad valley is surrounded by a circle of mountain ranges, creating an enormous pen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 40° 41.973′ N, 106° 14.72′ W. Marker is near Walden, Colorado, in Jackson County. It can be reached from Colorado Route 14 3 miles south of Walden, on the right
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Regionally, this marker is in the Colorado High Rockies and on the Continental Divide. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ranching: An Enduring Legacy (a few steps from this marker); Timber: A Growing Need (within shouting distance of this marker); Fur Hat: The Opening of North Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Riches From the Earth (within shouting distance of this marker); The “Iron Horse” Comes to North Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Northwest Colorado (approx. 2.9 miles away); a different marker also named Northwest Colorado (approx. 2.9 miles away).
More about this marker. Located in the Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge. The
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. Hunting in the "Bull Pen" Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. North Park: 45 Million Years in the Making
Other nearby markers show the natural history of the area.
Photographed by Craig Baker
4. Welcome to Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
