Meeker - Northwest Colorado

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Meeker, Colorado, The CVD
 

Meeker, gateway to the White River National Forest and the Flattops Wilderness (accessible only by foot or on horseback), attracts many visitors who come for the excellent fishing and hunting. The White River Forest, with one of the largest elk herds in Colorado, has 111 miles of fishable streams and 780 acres of lakes. Named for Nathan C. Meeker who arrived in 1878 to head White River Indian Agency, the town sits amidst hidden valleys, hot springs and quiet retreats which prompted Utes to call it the land of shining mountains. Meeker is still a ranching community with old brick buildings and relaxed, small-town atmosphere. In 1919, Arthur Carhart, a Forest Service landscape architect working east of Meeker, wanted to create wilderness preserves which would be conserved forever, untouched by man and civilization. His idea was the core of the 1964 Wilderness Act which was fought by most Colorado politicians. Today, however, it's the designated wilderness areas that bring a steady stream of tourists. Wildlife in Piceance Basin includes thousands of animals that pick their way through Sagebrush, Cedar, PiŅon, Juniper, and Douglas Fir. The basin has some 1,200 elk, 350 species of wildlife, 22 species of raptors, ranging from owls to eagles, and even a wild horse herd.

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During September, the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials take place. This festival includes a handling exhibition, art exhibit and sale, craft festival, breakfasts and lamb feast, bag piper, food, and stockdog jackpot and calcutta. This is an annual event scheduled the first Wednesday through Sunday following Labor Day. An excellent way to spend time with family and a spectacle of intelligent, athletic Sheep Dogs.

is near: Dinosaur and Rifle

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JML Outfitters, Cabin, Trail Rides mutual link button on advertiser page
A Year 'Round Vacation Spot! 30 miles east of Meeker, just off the Flat Tops Scenic Byway, hidden high in the White River National Forest, in some of the most remote and beautiful country of northwest Colorado.
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Ripple Creek Lodge book online from advertiser page photos on advertiser page new listing with The Colorado Vacation Directory
40 miles east of Meeker this full service family resort offers comfortable rustic cabins, trail rides deep into the Flat Tops Wilderness Area, guided fishing adventures and Big Game hunts in GMU 24.
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Sable Mountain Outfitters photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
Near Meeker. High country fishing camp at Marvine Lake, and scenic trail rides, Guided big game hunts or drop camps into White River National Forest and Flat Tops Wilderness. Belgians horse wagon rides.
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Ute Lodge, Cabins, Fishing & Horses email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page
Surrounded by National Forest at the end of the road near Flat Tops Wilderness area 30 miles east of Meeker. Guests will enjoy un-paralleled access to Colorado's high country: fish, ride, hike & snowshoe.
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Meeker Maps

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Meeker Snowmobile Trails

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