Julesburg in Sedgwick County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Prairie Home Companions
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 13, 2011
1. Prairie Home Companions Marker
Inscription.
Prairie Home Companions. . The semi-arid plains are home to hundreds of wildlife species. but even species specialty adapted for life on the prairie need water to survive. The South Platte River and nearby State Wildlife Areas provide excellent habitat for a variety of wild creatures.
Visitors on the Watchable Wildlife Trail may be rewarded with views of many animals including deer, raccoons, coyotes, muskrats, foxes, bald eagles, herons or the elusive mountain lion.
During spring and fall migrations, many birds stop to rest and feed. Look for ducks, geese, cranes, pelicans and many species of songbirds.
Although wildlife may not always be seen, don't forget to look down. Who's been making tracks here?
The semi-arid plains are home to hundreds of wildlife species. but even species specialty adapted for life on the prairie need water to survive. The South Platte River and nearby State Wildlife Areas provide excellent habitat for a variety of wild creatures.
Visitors on the Watchable Wildlife Trail may be rewarded with views of many animals including deer, raccoons, coyotes, muskrats, foxes, bald eagles, herons or the elusive mountain lion.
During spring and fall migrations, many birds stop to rest and feed. Look for ducks, geese, cranes, pelicans and many species of songbirds.
Although wildlife may not always be seen, don't forget to look down. Who's been making tracks here?
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment.
Location. 40° 58.457′ N, 102° 15.133′ W. Marker is in Julesburg, Colorado, in Sedgwick County. Marker is on U.S. 385, on the right when traveling south. Marker is near the South Platte River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Julesburg CO 80737, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 715 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
