From DIA to I-25
A. El Mesteno (The Mustang)
The history of the neon blue horse with red eyes that greet airport guests at Denver International Airport.
B. Colorado 14'ers
Fourteeners are Mountains that have elevation over fourteen thousand feet. There are several 14'ers viewable along the way, but what is the highest mountain in Colorado?
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C. What are those?
What do those fences do? In the summer not much, but they are very useful in the winter. How do they work?
1. Photo Op - Wildlife
Wildlife that can be spotted in this area: Bald Eagles, Red-Tailed Hawk, Deer, Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs, Buffalo, and more.
D. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Driving along the edge of the wildlife refuge, the skyline of downtown Denver can be seen in the distance.
E. Wildlife - Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
The mounds of dirt you can see along Pena Blvd. are prairie dog dome mounds. You can see the prairie dogs sunning themselves on sunny days. What do you call a family group of prairie dogs? Find out more
F. Old Stapleton Airport
The old Stapleton Airport runway used to go over I-70. The bridge was demolished along with the runway and now commercial businesses have taken it's place.
G. What is that smell?
Only a smell a dog (or cat) could love. The Purnia Pet Food Plant produces dog and cat chow since 1972, but the factory was first build in 1930. What was made here before dog food took over?
H. National Western Complex
Home of the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo. Celebrating the western lifestyle since 1906. The complex hosts other events throughout the year, but the Stock show is the highlight of the year.
I. The Railroad that built a capitol.
The Railroad was key to making Denver the capitol of Colorado. What was the other city that was almost the capitol of Colorado?
Got Sports?
The 2016 Super Bowl Champions, The Denver Broncos are not the only game in town. What other national sports teams call Denver home?
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I-25 to Buffalo Herd Overlook
Continue the sites and history along the way to Summit County. And are they Buffalo or Bison?