These curated tours of the 45-mile Cache la Poudre River NHA are framed as half-day or full-day visits. These pre-planned itineraries cater specifically to the interests and preferences of the traveler while providing activities, dining, and shopping options.
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Are you an avid cyclist? Or do you enjoy a leisure pedal along the river? Either way, the Biking the Poudre River tour is perfect for you. Spend the day biking from Fort Collins all the way to Greeley – almost. The Poudre River Trail starts on Rist Canyon Road (there is no public parking here) off highway 287 to Colorado State University’s Environmental Learning Center in Fort Collins. The trail starts back up across the I-25 interstate at River Bluffs Open Space and ends at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley. The paved trail makes for a great half day adventure in the Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area!
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The vast Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area is the perfect spot to witness the changing of the seasons in Northern Colorado. This 45-mile river segment, starting from the Poudre River Canyon near Bellvue and extending to the South Platte River confluence in Greeley, provides numerous opportunities for leaf-peeping.
Continue reading to uncover the prime locations for fall colors in the Cache NHA and beyond, as well as tips for discovering the best fall colors in Northern Colorado.
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Have you ever pondered the origins of the delicious dishes at your beloved local eatery? The farm-to-table movement is answering this curiosity. Through the process of growing, harvesting, and directly delivering produce, meats, and other food products from local farms to consumers, restaurants, and markets they avoid the traditional supply chain.
Take a culinary tour of the many farm-to-table restaurants in the Cache NHA in the following curated tour. We encourage you to check out the various locations for a date night or social visit with friends to help support local agriculture.
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The history of the communities in the Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area are displayed throughout the heritage area in museums. Historic building tours, display exhibits, interactive experiences, and more showcase the stories of this region.
Take a historic tour of the many museums in the Cache NHA in the following curated tour. We encourage you to check out the various locations to learn more about the history of Northern Colorado.