Drawing some of its initial visitors from among the guests of the Colorado Hotel in Glenwood Springs, the district encompasses approximately 300 acres of valley land surrounded by the White River National Forest.  Two manmade lakes are joined by a connecting stream.  The lakes were consistently stocked with trout, making the resort a popular fishing destination.  Most of the 41 log buildings and structures were constructed in the early 1900s by founding owner Peter Engelbrecht who operated the resort until 1933.