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g., ~ Overland Trail Tour Discover why this region and the trail itself are so significant in Northeast Colorado's history. ROUND TRIP MILEAGE: 360 from Den- ver, 110 from Julesburg, 110 from Sterling. The Northeastern corner of the state claims the only Pony Express station (A) in Colorado - the monument can be seen just east of Ovid. Julesburg's Fort Sedgwick Depot Museum (B) offers excellent histori- cal displays. Near Sedgwick, watch for buf- falo herds grazing at Price Ranch (C). In Crook, stop by no less than two historical stage stations: the Lillian Springs (D) and the Spring Hill (E), and the local museum. Sterling offers a multitude of attractions, including the fascinating Overland Trail Museum (F) and the antique steam locomo- tives (G). A mini-tour of the community reveals eight churches, private homes, and government buildings registered as Na- ~ ~ The Historical Tour will take you through vast wildlife areas and feature many historical sites. Take a drive along Highway 71 north of Brush. It will take you through both Cottonwood (A) and Elliott (B) State Wildlife Areas. Along the way, watch for the Texas-Montana Trail (C) and Beaver Creek Station (D). Take Highway 144 north- 12 HaxtUD . Fishing Pond ~ 59 .Holyoke ! PHILLIPS Fishin, Pond I 1.' . -. -. -. -. ",- -. -. -.-! I J K I I I Kimball ~ NEBR.-\S tional Historic Si tes (H). And notto be missed are the Living Trees of Sterling (I) - Unique animals and characters carved from trees in a park setting. Five miles west of Peetz on County Road 70, you'll find Chimney Can- ~ E F G 4- 5- P I -I Holyoke 30 Miles 10 1 Ogallala and Lake M'Conaughy A2 Brandon I Venango . I . I 3 4 yons 0) - striking 200- to 300-foot chalk cliffs (obtain admission from Chimney Can- yon Grazing Association). Erosion contin- ues to deepen the canyons and add to their dramatic presence. .._ .~ - H I I ! Wiggins Fort ~ ~ I Morgan ~ MORGAN 6- 7- . '._._._._.~._.,._. Historical Tour This tour offers a wealth of history and wildlife viewing. west of Fort Morgan where you will pass through the towns of Log Lane Village, Weldona, Goodrich, Orchard, Wiggins and the Jackson Lake State Wildlife Area. His- torical stops along this route include the Trails End School House (E), the Junction House State Stations (F), and a two-story sod house (G). The last part of the tour is the 4 ~ Pawnee Pioneer Trails Historic and Scenic byway. It will take you by Riverside South Platte River. You'll see historic Rainbow Bridge (1), considered to be an engineering wonder of its time and at the Old Fort Mor- gan Historical Marker (K). ~