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Tours & Treks

Take a guided trip into the past!  Upcoming events are shown below or visit the calendar for complete listings.

Photograph of a tour participant in the mountains of Colorado.

 

 

Check out photographs from some of our past tours and treks!

Color photograph of rock art
Pinon Canyon Rock Art Trek

Spend the day with us as we explore the archaeological treasures of Pinon Canyon.
Historic black and white photo of men standing near Keota, Colorado sign
Keota and Pawnee Buttes Trek

Join us for a one day trek to Keota and the Pawnee Buttes.
Color photo of white barn at Arbor Day Farm.
How the West Was Begun: The Homestead Act Trek

The Homestead Act forever changed the face of the West.  This new-trek is something you don't want to miss.
Color photo of participants rafting down a river in a canyon. Adrift Adventures
Yampa River Rafting Adventures

Learn about the history of the Yampa River after you raft down it!
Photo of a light rail train crossing the bridge over 6th Ave. Photo courtesy RTD
New and Improved: West Corridor Summer Solistice Art and Bar Tour

Experience the new West Corridor Light Rail line with Dr. Colorado.  SOLD OUT
Black and white photo of men carrying bombs at Lowry.
Historic Lowry Walking Tour

Join historian Chuck Woodward as he explains Lowry's varied history.
Photograph of the key room at the Baldpate Inn. Photo courtesy Baldpate Inn.
Museum Sampler by Bus: Estes Park

Join us for a sampling of the museums of Estes Park!
Photograph of the Savory Mushrooms watertower
Forgotten Denver Bus Tours: Northwest Surburbia

Join us in an exploration of the northwest suburbs!

Upcoming Events

Pinon Canyon Rock Art Trek
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 8am - 5pm
Keota and Pawnee Buttes Trek
Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 9am - 2:30pm
How the West Was Begun: The Homestead Act Trek
Friday, June 14, 2013 - 7:30am - Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 5:30pm
Yampa River Rafting Adventure
Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 8am - Monday, June 24, 2013 - 5pm
New and Improved: West Corridor Summer Solistice Art and Bar Tour
Monday, June 24, 2013 - 4:30pm - 9pm
Historic Lowry Walking Tour
Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 9am - 11am
Museum Sampler by Bus: Estes Park
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 9am - 5pm
Forgotten Denver Bus Tours: Northwest Surburbia
Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 10am - 3pm
Camp Hale and Leadville Tour - Streamlined Date and Price!!
Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 7:30am - 8pm

Become a Member and Save

History Colorado members receive discounts on lectures, tours, treks, even rides on the Georgetown Loop Railroad®!  Become a member today and start saving. Click to join online now or call the membership department at 303-866-3639.