Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is the smallest urban unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System. . The refuge consists of 72.2 acres of land, including 63.2 acres of uplands, 9.0 acres of wetlands, and three small ponds. It offers visitors many activities, including hiking, guided tours, and group educational opportunities.Address : 9210 W 80th Ave, Arvada, CO 80005, USA
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Standley Lake Regional Park & Wildlife RefugeStandley Lake is considered to be Westminster’s largest body of water. With over a thousand acres of surface area, the reservoir was originally built to supply water for agricultural irrigation northwest of Denver.Hundreds of animals species call Standley Lake home throughout the year, making the park an excellent location for wildlife viewing, without having to make a long drive from home.
Standley LakeStandley Lake is a 1,200-acre reservoir located in Westminster, Colorado. The reservoir has a maximum capacity of approximately 42,000 acre-feet and maximum depth of 96 feet. The lake is also used for recreation, and is the prominent feature of the surrounding 3,000-acre Standley Lake Regional Park.
Standley Lake Regional Park & Wildlife RefugeStandley Lake Regional Park and Wildlife Refuge is a 2321acre park located in the City of Westminster with over 14 miles of trails to explore. It is a multi-use recreation and water-storage facility, and is the drinking water supply for Westminster. In addition to hiking, bicycling, camping, wildlife viewing and other park-based recreational activities, the lake offers visitors numerous opportunities for fishing and paddling.
Westminster Center ParkThis park was built in 2010 as "Westminster Center Park" and nicknamed "Peter Pan Park" by locals. The play area surprises with a London theme, complete with the River Thames, Tower Bridge, and Big Ben. Artificial trees, boulders, and log tunnels add climbing challenges, and the many water features in this park are great for cooling down in the summer.
Bowles House MuseumThe Bowles House in Westminster, Colorado is a brick Italianate house built in 1871 by Edward Bruce Bowles and his wife Mahala Elizabeth Longan. Bowles is largely credited for bringing the Colorado & Southern Railroad to the present-day Westminster area. it was originally constructed as a wood frame homestead cabin but was rebuilt entirely from brick in 1876.
Cussler MuseumThe Cussler Museum is dedicated to the preservation of astounding rare and vintage automobiles from around the world. This extensive collection of over 100 significant automobiles was created by renowned best selling author Clive Cussler. It ranging in years from 1906 to 1965.
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Jefferson CountyJefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. This county and the surrounding area has plenty of attractions for all different interests.
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