Tour experiences will include the chance to see giant haul trucks, shovels and drill rigs in action in the large surface mine between Victor and Cripple Creek, Colorado. Learn about the modern refining methods while helping to preserve the district’s 1890’s history - all tour proceeds go to the Museum to help offset operations and building renovation costs.

This summer the mine tours will be available May 26 through Sept. 3 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., daily except no tours will be held on Thursdays. In addition, tours are offered Sept. 8 and 9, 15 and 16 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Check VictorColorado.com for additional tour times and dates during the summer weekends. The cost is $8.50 per person plus a small online booking fee - an affordable way for the entire family to see a real working gold mine. Only children 5 years of age and older are allowed on the tours. Please be sure to reserve your tour dates (June is the slowest and the best time to make a reservation) as they are very popular and fill up quickly.

Join Jill Haffley for Dog Training in the TCRAS parking lot every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm starting on June 2 and running for 6 weeks through July 7. Come ready to work and have fun!!!

Class Focus:

• Basic Commands

• Emphasis on Correcting Behavioral Issues

• How to Better Understand Your Dog

Requirements:

• Dogs must be a minimum of 4 months old and be current with vaccinations

• Class is limited to 15 spaces

• Discount available for TCRAS alumni

 Meet at Elk Meadow Trailhead

Join Naturalist Craig to look for birds on this easy 2 mile hike.  Learn about bird’s behavior, habitats, food and more!

 Meet at Grouse Mountain Trailhead

Learn about the rich history of Mueller State Park as you see the sights, breathe in the mountain air and look for wildlife and wildflowers. Visit the many structures of the Cheesman Ranch, the best preserved historical buildings in the park. Naturalist Rose will guide you on this 5 mile long but moderate trail.

Bring plenty of water and a snack!

 Meet at Lost Pond Trailhead

Join Naturalist Erin on a 1 mile hike to Lost Pond and discover tiger salamanders!  They are the State Amphibian of Colorado.

 Meet at the Visitor Center

Join Naturalist Pat for an indoor talk about moon mythology and the science behind moon phases.  This is for ages 8 and up and there is a maximum of 25 people. Please sign up at the Visitor Center or by calling (719) 687-2366 ext.104 (sign up for one or both!)  

 

Meet at the Visitor Center patio

Join Naturalist Pat for a guided, night hike on a moonlit trail and test your knowledge of nocturnal animals and moon trivia along the way.  Bring flashlights and your curiosity.

This is for ages 8 and up.  There is a maximum number of 25 people. Please sign up at the Visitor Center or by calling (719) 687-2366 ext.104 (sign up for one or both!)  Dress warmly and bring your own flashlight!

Enjoy a complete program of special events, 18 holes of golf, a goody bag for each player, great food and a ton of fun! The proceeds benefit the pets we serve at the Teller County Regional Animal Shelter.

Join us for the TCRAS Putts Fore Paws Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 28 at the United States Air Force Academty Eisenhouwe Golf Course. The tournament is a great opportunity to treat yourself and reward your employees while enjoying the fresh outdoors and playing a course that offers a unique challenge to golf enthusiasts of every skill level!

$125 per person, join as an Individual or a Team of 2, 3 or 4,

Pet Pal Package - $25 per person - includes participation in door prize drawings 2 mulligans, 2 forward tees, 2 kick-its, 2 throw-its, happy tail (18” string), hole in one, putting, longest drive and closest to the pin contests.

Meet at Black Bear Trailhead

Visit the Osborn Homestead to take in some views and travel back in time with Naturalists Eileen and Carrie on this 3 mile moderate hike.

Meet at Dragonfly Pond Parking Lot

Archery is a fun and useful skill!  Join Naturalists Linda and Erin to learn how to hold a bow, nock an arrow, aim, shoot and more.  

Ages 8 and up are welcome.

Meet at the Amphitheater

Mining requires transportation to move large amounts of heavy machinery and ore. Railroads were the most efficient method of transportation in the gold rush era.  From 1870 to 1910, 5,000 miles of railroads were built through some of the most demanding terrain, and made the settlement of Colorado possible.  

Join Naturalist Paul to learn the history of the Pikes Peak Region and check out his history series every Thursday night!  

Dress warmly.

Meet at the Visitor Center patio

Enjoy seeing two beautiful ponds, Rock and Geer Ponds and hike through a narrow canyon with creeks and a waterfall.  We will see many wildflowers and hear bird songs.  

This is a moderate to difficult hike due to hills. Join Naturalist Rose on this 5 mile loop.  

Bring water and energy snack!

Meet at Black Bear Trailhead

Imagine what it was like to homestead here and learn of Mueller’s early residents! Join Naturalist Cindi on a 4 mile hike.

Bring water & energy snack!

Meet at the Visitor Center

Learn about how the Ute Indians modified trees for navigational, spiritual, burial, medicinal, nutritional and educational purposes. Prayers Trees are now called Culturally Modified Trees.  

Join guest speaker, John Anderson for a presentation about the culture and the spirituality of the Ute.  
Hike at 3 pm to see one!

Meet at the School Pond Trailhead

Join guest speaker, John Anderson for a hike to see a modified tree near School Pond and to learn more about the Ute.  This is a 1.5 mile hike.

Meet at the Amphitheater

Did you know that beavers are a keystone species?  That means that they are a crucial part of the ecosystem.  Join Naturalist Erin to find out why this is and learn how beavers live.  One person will dress up as a beaver as we discuss adaptations that make beavers well designed to survive in riparian habitats.  

Summer fun awaits you and your family at the annual Summer Family Bible Conference in mountainous Woodland Park, CO. This free event, held July 2-6, is jam-packed with activities everyone will enjoy!

If you're looking for refreshment and a faith-building family experience, you've found your place with us! Spend this summer vacation in a community of like-minded believers, and enjoy quality time together as you encounter God like never before.

GIT OUTTA’ TOWN!  Join our wranglers and staff at the Historic M Lazy C Ranch for a hayride, campfire, and that famous star-studded Colorado sky, grill cooking and  western classics and new songs that will get your toes tapping and your legs dancing. Join us for the 2 step and waltz and a bit of line dancing.

Come eat and enjoy an evening of dinner and dance!!! 

Groups of 20 or more can make reservations for any night. Come experience the real Colorado! Call to check for dates and make your reservations.

Choose from our famous mouth waterin’ steak or chicken dinner, which comes with all the cowboy fixins’.  We will send you home full as a tick! Come join us for Colorado family oriented fun time!

Brandon Henderson will be performing live at the Bella Vista Restaurant and Bar at Shining Mountain in Woodland Park from 6-9:00pm. Enjoy the music of this talented artist as you dine on dinner and drink specials from the restaurant. The kitchen will be serving specials and old favorites like the classic fish fry - now a permanent part of the new summer seasonal menu! Go to https://www.facebook.com/BrandonHendersonMusic to preview some of his newest music. Call 719-687-7587 for reservations or go online to www.shiningmountaingolf.com/reservations. 

Located at 100 Shining Mountain Lane in Woodland Park - 18 minutes from Colorado Springs west on Hwy 24, then 2 miles north on Hwy 67 towards Deckers.

Free popcorn & drink during the movie, donations received.

We can’t say what movie we are playing due to licensing,… but we will always post an image on our announcements on the Woodland Park Roots Project Facebook page.

The movie will be moved indoors at the Ute Pass Cultural Center if it is raining during movie time.

Step back in time and learn about Victor’s 1890’s cemetery, its resident politicians, and the history that brought them to the gold mining camp. These walking tours of the Sunnyside Cemetery are sponsored by the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum and will be held two Saturdays of each month from June 9 through the end of September as weather permits. Tour dates are June 9, 23, July 14, 28, Aug, 11, 25, Sept. 8, 22.

Local historian Veldean Myers and Alicia Petri will provide insights into the cemetery, its history and some of those who served in public offices. The event will be held at the Sunnyside Cemetery which is south of town on Seventh Street. Meet just outside the gate in Pauper’s Field by 11 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or at the museum at 298 Victor Ave.

All tickets are $10 per person. Proceeds benefit the museum’s building and restoration fund. Tickets can be purchased with cash at the tour gate or by cash or credit card at the museum, 298 Victor Ave.

Be sure to dress appropriately for mountain weather (which can include wind, cold temperatures, snow, and rain), wear good hiking shoes or boots, and bring water and sunscreen. There are no restroom facilities at the cemetery.

GIT OUTTA’ TOWN!  Join our wranglers and staff at the Historic M Lazy C Ranch for a hayride, campfire, and that famous star-studded Colorado sky, grill cooking and  western classics and new songs that will get your toes tapping and your legs dancing. Join us for the 2 step and waltz and a bit of line dancing.

Come eat and enjoy an evening of dinner and dance!!! 

Groups of 20 or more can make reservations for any night. Come experience the real Colorado! Call to check for dates and make your reservations.

Choose from our famous mouth waterin’ steak or chicken dinner, which comes with all the cowboy fixins’.  We will send you home full as a tick! Come join us for Colorado family oriented fun time!

The Pikes Peak Division of the National Model Railroad Association will be here with a great opportunity to learn about trains and to PLAY! Bring your camera and join us for this very fun and unique event. The Pikes Peak Division of the National Model Railroad Association will be here with a great opportunity to learn about trains and to PLAY! Bring your camera and join us for this very fun and unique event. Sat., 07/21 - 10am-4pm, Sun., 07/22 - 11am-3pm.​