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: Native Americans • 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. Marker can be reached from Colorado Route 14, 3 miles south of Walden, on the right when traveling south. Located at the Illinois River Overlook, also known as Brocker Overlook. Touch for map. Marker is at or
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Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 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).
More about this marker. Located in the Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge. The region is known locally as North Park.
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 February 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
