Wildlife Drive at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal
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4.7 (568)An 11-mile self-guided drive through restored prairie, where bison, deer, and prairie dogs roam just outside Denver.
Description
Interpretive stops along the route offer background on the land's history, charting its transformation from a chemical weapons manufacturing site into a thriving wildlife refuge. Beyond the signature bison herd, the open expanse supports white-tailed and mule deer, coyotes, and numerous bird species in their natural habitat, creating a peaceful nature escape just miles from downtown Denver.