30380 CR 383
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211

 


 

 
 

Colorado Hat Co
Treasures of Colorado are sites and people we have met while touring Colorado.  All the “treasures” listed below are free to find yet a “priceless” gift.  We add new “treasures” whenever we happen upon them.  Enjoy!

Agnes Vaille Falls

My first ever hike in the Buena Vista area is still my favorite. 
This moderate, scenic hike of only .5 mile and is simply breath taking.
Located 8 miles south of Buena Vista between Mt Princeton and Mt Antero is Chaffee County’s largest and most accessible waterfall.  A hike you will never forget!

 

 

Colorado Hat Co
Colorado Mountain Hat Company

This unique little shop is located in Fairplay, CO (about an hour northeast of Buena Vista)
and is owned by Bob Smith and Cherie Slaven.
Stepping into their shop is like stepping back in history 100 years.  You’re greeted with genuine kindness
and will amazed with the art of hat making.  Every hat they make is custom fitted to the wearer.
They customize a wide variety of hats from fur felt, beaver blend, and 100% beaver. 
Some of the most awesome cowboy hats we’ve ever seen!
(I would like a link to their website here)
www.cmhats.com   email info@cmhats.com

 

Luke on Summit
Summit of Mt Columbia

I have not seen this personally, but the picture is breathtaking.
Luke is the first member of our family to hike to the summit of a 14er! Summer 2007. It was one of the best days of his life.  Thanks Malcom!

 

 

 

 

Florissant Fossil Beds
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

While this treasure has been a popular tourist area since the 1870’s we just discovered it this fall (2008) while touring with the Cub Scouts. Located off Highway 24 near Florissant, CO (approximately 60 east miles of Buena Vista) the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is a day full of amazing discoveries. It is 6,000 acres of forest, meadows, and wildflowers, with 15 miles of hiking trails. You will be amazed to see petrified redwood tree stumps, including the only “trio” of petrified tree stumps, the “Big Stump”, and thousands of fossilized insects. They were preserved in ash thousands of years ago and are just waiting for you to walk by. I suggest you pack a lunch and put on comfortable shoes and discover this treasure for yourself!

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Mt. Shavano
Mt. Shavano Summit

My son, Gus, with our friend Jeff K. at the summit of Mt Shavano, fall 2009. This was Gus's first 14er but his day wasn't over yet! Thanks Jeff!

Mt. Tabeguache
Mt. Tabeguache Summit

There's nothing like the view from the top of the world! Gus on the summit of Mt Tabeguache, his second 14er, and his second 14er that day, fall 2009! Thanks Jeff!

Mt Harvard
Mt. Harvard Summit

Luke at the summit of Mt Harvard. Hiked with our friend Jeff K. in the fall of 2009. This was Luke's second 14er!

Mt Harvard
Mt. Democrat Summit

Ty, along with his Boy Scout Troop 68 on the summit of Mt Democrat on a chilly fall day in 2009. Thanks, John, for leading the way!