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Activities Available for Family Reunions
Recreational
Included with your stay are miles of marked hiking trails, indoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, workout room, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, horseshoes, ping-pong, a pool table, foosball and a piano.
Guided
Please work with Rob (rob@thenatureplace.net) or Terry (terryhayden@thenatureplace.net) our program administrators to design an agenda that meets your family’s interests.
High and Low Ropes Challenge Courses
Fun and exciting possibilities including a Climbing Tower and a Zip Line. $20 per person ($200 minimum) for a ½ day.
Rock Climbing
A wide variety of top rope climbs on real rock, suitable for all abilities.
$30 per person ($200 minimum) for a ½ day to ¾ day.
Mountain Biking
Explore single track or jeep trails on our beautiful property to your own skill level. $25 per person ($50 minimum) for a ½ day, including guide.
Sky Observatory
See the stars through one of Colorado’s largest telescopes.
$5 per person ($50 minimum) for approximately 2 hours.
Guided Hike with a Naturalist
Take a walk to learn about local geology, plants, wildflowers, or birds. One hike for free. Additional guided hikes are $5 per person ($50 minimum) for approximately 1-3 hours.
Mountain Ascent
Climb one of Colorado’s famous “fourteeners.” This full-day activity is moderate to strenuous and prices vary from a minimum of $120.
Horseback Riding on Site
$30/person for a 2-hour ride (when available).
OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES USING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
Horseback Riding
From $25 per person for a 1-2 hour ride. M Lazy C Ranch 719-748-3398
Whitewater Rafting
Ride through “Brown’s Canyon” or the “Royal Gorge” on the Upper Arkansas River. River Runners (800)525-2081 Wilderness Aware (Buena Vista) 800-462-7238 and there are other quality commercial providers available.
Fossil Collecting
Search for your own fossils at a nearby private quarry. Clare Quarry – 719-748-3275. Hike or drive to the Florissant Fossil Bed National Monument, our neighbors.
Fly Fishing
Professional outfitters, guides and instruction available on nearby gold medal streams.
The Peak Fly Shop – 719-687-9199. www.thepeakflyshop.com
Ark Anglers – 719-539-4223. www.arkanglers.com. And www.elevenmilecanyon.com.
Golf
In Woodland Park - Shining Mountain 719-687-7587.
All others are in Colorado Springs:
Apple Tree 719-382-3649
Cherokee Ridge 719-597-2637
Patty Jewett 719-385-6950
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