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Originally homesteaded in 1881 by James B. Putnam, the Buckley Ranch was eventually pruchased by the Harrington family and passed along to Ada Harrington and her husband, Arthur R. Buckley. The young couple took over ranch operations in 1908, raising cattle, horses, and hay until sheep became the primary product of the ranch around 1915. The sheep ranch was highly Read more...

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The Trading Post stocks handcrafted items including western art, wood carvings, and locally made sterling silver jewelry. The lapidary arts include local agates, petrified wood, and Colorado turquoise. These are wire wrapped and set in sterling silver by local artist Dave Harvey. Free directions and field trips are available for digging world famous Hartsel Blue Barite at the Bayou Salado. Read more...

The 1,655-acre Tomahawk State Wildlife Area is located northwest of Hartsel along the Middle Fork of the South Platte River. Fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing are allowed in accordance with state regulations but no facilities are provided. Please visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website for a map of designated parking areas. To reach the State Wildlife Area from Hartsel, Read more...

The 17,429-acre James Mark Jones State Wildlife Area spans a large portion of South Park north of Hartsel. Hunting and wildlife viewing are allowed in accordance with state regulations but no facilities are provided. This State Wildlife Area is closed to the public from January 1 to May 1 of each year. Please visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website Read more...

The 2,000-acre Badger Basin State Wildlife Area is located around the community of Hartsel along the Middle and South Forks of the South Platte River. This State Wildlife Area only allows fishing and no facilities are provided. Please visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website for a map of designated parking areas. To reach the multiple parking areas for this Read more...