Out here on the Eastern Plains of Colorado, there are many hidden gems to visit other than just our ranch. Our guests enjoy their visits to these attractions in our neighborhood and we believe you will too!
Calhan, Colorado
Home to the El Paso County Fair, El Paso County Race way and more, Calhan features events and festivals throughout the year. There is so much to see and do just down the road from the peace and fun of our ranch. Visit Town of Calhan website for additional information..
Plan to stay with us a day or three, while you soak up all our area has to offer. Here are some of our favorite year round attractions nearby.
Paint Mines Interpretive Park
Located just north of us on Calhan Highway and just south of Highway 24 in Calhan, Colorado, many of our guests see the turn off for this gem of the prairie ever before they arrive at our ranch.
With nearly four miles of trail areas, the colors, historical, geological and ecological contributions of this site will leave you in awe. From the flora and fauna of today to the signs inhabitants of this area left behind, dating back to 9,000 years ago, the site is a favorite hike for visitors and locals both.
Paint Mines Park is free to visit and open from Dawn to Dusk, year round and each season holds it’s own beauty.
Cadillac Jacks
Located on the western edge of Calhan, Colorado, Cadillac Jacks Antique Store & RV Park provides a bevy of amenities for visitors to our area as well as an emporium of collectables, one-of-a-kind and antiques.
Given their large inventory, plan on an hour or two to browse and maybe still not see it all.
Ramah, Colorado
Located just east of us, along Highway 24, less than 10 minute drive, be sure to visit a favorite of locals and travelers if you stay with us (day trip) or on your way east.
Ramah State Wildlife Area
Open during Daylight hours, year round, to visitors, Ramah SWA can be viewed from highway as body of water during times of moisture received.
Colorado Birding Trail website lists the Kingbird as main bird to view at Ramah SWA.
Visit Colorado State Parks & Wildlife information page for visitors to Ramah SWA for full details.
Simla, Colorado
Located just east of us, along Highway 24, less than 20 minute drive, there are stops our visitors enjoy too!
As you drive through or stop and spend some time, keep your eyes out for the wild turkeys that range through the town and sometimes stop traffic while they cross Highway 24.
Bailey Saddle Shop & Museum
Located just east of us off of Highway 24 north of Simla, Colorado, you will find a local museum full of history spanning many regions, countries and more than a century of time.
Owners Don & Janet Bailey love to share the history of the area, the era of cowboys and wagon trains as well as the journey from horse driven world to modern conveyances. A walk through history of our area, a visit with them never disappoints!
For our Harvest Hosts member guests who bring their pets on vacation with them, but can’t stay overnight with us due to our livestock guardian dogs?
Don & Janet are Harvest Hosts who welcome pets for overnight stays and traveling.