Itinerary
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Stop At: Coterie Natural Area, E Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA

A coterie is a family of prairie dogs. On this stop, we will observe these cute, intelligent and highly social creatures that live in underground colonies. Prairie dogs bark and chirp to communicate with the colony. So although, you may think they are fussing at you, they are actually talking to their family.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cattail Chorus Natural Area, 2620 Poudre Trail, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA

Cattail Chorus is teeming with nature: the habitat supports a high diversity of migrant and resident songbirds and waterfowl; the cottonwoods on the west side of the site are a winter roosting site for great blue herons; and yellow-headed blackbirds nest in the cattails. Butterflies, dragonflies, and other tiny creatures flit among the vegetation of the ponds. Watch for a variety of colorful caterpillars crawling on the trail as well.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Brooklyn Bridge, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA

The Sugar Beet Brooklyn Bridge was used from 1926 to 1955. It was designed to carry organic waste from the sugar beet processing plant to fields on the opposite side of the Poudre River. The sugar factory was demolished in the 1960s, but the bridge and flume survived and became part of the Kingfisher Point Natural Area in 2004.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Poudre Trail, Springer Natural Area, 1001 E Mulberry St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA

Springer Natural Area is home to the American black currant, listed as critically imperiled in Colorado. Wildlife watchers are likely to see and hear the many migratory songbirds, waterfowl, and waterbirds that are typically found here. You may also see evidence of beaver activity and hear the mating call of hundreds of frogs in Springtime.

Stop At: New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524-2457

Fort Collins is a craft beer mecca. But did you know the city is responsible for brewing 70 percent of Colorado’s craft beer? On this stop, we will visit one of the most well-known breweries in Colorado.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 5 Old Town Square, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA

Old Town Fort Collins is a must-see for any visitor to the area. Although our visit will be brief, we will give you some insights into the area so that you can come back and visit again later. We'll tell you about the secret underground tunnels, hidden Jazz Alley, painted pianos and power boxes around town, the underground arcade, the oldest pub in Fort Collins and more. Plus, you'll have a few extra minutes to look around the Old Town Square and pick up a souvenir if you like.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Annual Flower Trial Garden, 1401 Remington Street, Fort Collins, CO 80525

The Annual Trial Garden is planted each year with annuals from late May through October. You’ll find everything from common favorites like roses and petunias, to exotic plants and flowers. With names like ‘Brocade Cherry Night’, ‘Luscious Royale Cosmo’, ‘Hot Waterblue’ and ‘Margarita Orange Flair’, visiting this place is truly a delight.

The Trial Garden serves a very specific purpose – to evaluate the performance of different annual plant cultivars under the unique Rocky Mountain environmental conditions. While this scientific study is happening, the public just gets to enjoy the abundant beauty!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Oval, 701 Oval Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA

The oval serves as the heart of Colorado State University. It was designed in 1909 as an aesthetically pleasing way to connect main campus buildings. Surrounding the Oval are historic buildings including Johnson Hall, which was the original student center and the Music Building which was built as a library.

Many of the large elm trees that circle Oval Drive were planted in 1922, as 1-inch saplings, and until 1924, the center Oval was an alfalfa and grain field. In 1925, a grass lawn was planted, and what is today’s Oval was born.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Canvas Stadium, 751 W Pitkin St., Fort Collins, CO 80521

Canvas Stadium is a luxury, state-of-the-art football stadium that is home to the Colorado State University Rams. The $220 million facility has a seating capacity of 36,500 in two main seating decks. The stadium has 23 luxury suites, 800 outdoor club seats, open air concourses and a 50 x 84 foot HD videoboard in the south endzone.

Cam the ram is the official mascot. CAM's most notable appearance is during home football games when he runs across the endzone after a touchdown.

Bring your camera to get a memorable photo in front of the stadium and the ram statue.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: My Empanadas, 221 W Prospect Rd #100, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA

Empanadas are a pastry turnover filled with sweet or savory ingredients that are either baked or fried. "My Empanadas" are some of the best in Colorado. A merger of Mayan and Dutch cultures make these tasty empanadas to die for.

On this stop, you'll be able to grab some to go and enjoy later.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Spring Creek Trail, Spring Creek Trl, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA

Along this portion of the Spring Creek Trail, you are likely to see many Mallard ducks, Great Blue Herrons, Yellow-Headed Blackbirds and many other creatures. Enjoy the final stretch back to the parking lot as we ride along side Spring Creek, parks, ponds and more natural areas.

Additional Information

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

• Use of bicycle
• Bottled water
• Snacks
• Helmet