Date/Time
7/21/2018
7/28/2018
8/4/2018
10:00 am
7/28/2018
8/4/2018
10:00 am
Event Type(s)
Member Event
Event Description
The Wild Flower Special train rides will be: July 21st at 10:00 am July 28th at 10:00 am and August 4th at 10:00 am. 
See the alpine flowers at their peak, splashing the mountain world with vibrant color! Join our experienced tour guides for a 20 minute hike through pine forests, aspen groves and open meadows. View a multitude of varieties of wildflowers at the water tower. Some flowers sighted include Indian Paintbrush, Lupine and wild strawberries. You may find anything from our "local" deer to a mushroom in a wet marsh. Remember hiking shoes, a water bottle and camera. The train ride will depart at 10:00 am and arrive back at the depot at 1:00 pm. This hike is for people of all capabilities and interests please call for more information (1-866-386-3936). After the railroad wildflower tour, enjoy a catered box lunch on the lawn at the Healy House Museum where you will also have time to enjoy a stroll through our heritage gardens. The gazebo frames the view of Colorado’s highest mountains, Mount Elbert and Mount Massive. The lawn is a good place to view Harrison Avenue and you can see why August Meyer chose the “capital hill” area for his home. Following lunch there will be a private guided tour of both the Healy house Museum and James Dexter’s cabin. Reservations required. This Train Trip and Tour Lasts 3 Hours (not including the Healy House Tour) Wildflower train tour $63.00 per adult, $34.00 per child (under 12) Additional charges: Healy House Lunch and Tour $20.00 per adult, $15.00 per child (under 12) Please book ahead! Call 1-866-386-3936 to Reserve for Your Wildflower Tour
See the alpine flowers at their peak, splashing the mountain world with vibrant color! Join our experienced tour guides for a 20 minute hike through pine forests, aspen groves and open meadows. View a multitude of varieties of wildflowers at the water tower. Some flowers sighted include Indian Paintbrush, Lupine and wild strawberries. You may find anything from our "local" deer to a mushroom in a wet marsh. Remember hiking shoes, a water bottle and camera. The train ride will depart at 10:00 am and arrive back at the depot at 1:00 pm. This hike is for people of all capabilities and interests please call for more information (1-866-386-3936). After the railroad wildflower tour, enjoy a catered box lunch on the lawn at the Healy House Museum where you will also have time to enjoy a stroll through our heritage gardens. The gazebo frames the view of Colorado’s highest mountains, Mount Elbert and Mount Massive. The lawn is a good place to view Harrison Avenue and you can see why August Meyer chose the “capital hill” area for his home. Following lunch there will be a private guided tour of both the Healy house Museum and James Dexter’s cabin. Reservations required. This Train Trip and Tour Lasts 3 Hours (not including the Healy House Tour) Wildflower train tour $63.00 per adult, $34.00 per child (under 12) Additional charges: Healy House Lunch and Tour $20.00 per adult, $15.00 per child (under 12) Please book ahead! Call 1-866-386-3936 to Reserve for Your Wildflower Tour
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