The Web site of the Old Glendevey guest ranch reads, If you take the beauty of Colorado's Rockies, make the scenery a little more remote, add a beautiful river and rushing creeks, and sprinkle in an abundance of wildlife, you will have Glendevey Colorado. That pretty much sums up this wild and picturesque area of northern Colorado. In this part of the Rockies, the scenery rivals that of popular areas like Rocky Mountain National Park and Pike's Peak, but you won't find it crowded here.
Glendevey is not on any major highway, and for many visitors and residents, the town's remoteness is its most attractive feature. The bordering Rawah Wilderness contains countless acres of untouched natural beauty, and the Laramie River flowing through town provides access to prime fishing. Hunting is also popular in the area.
When residents aren't enjoying the outdoors, they're probably working on local cattle ranches. Several dude ranches are open to the public and welcome a following of annual visitors who love the old-fashioned lifestyle in Glendevey. While summer is always a great time to visit this area, winter holds just as much promise for adventure. Activities include snowshoeing, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, ice climbing and sleigh riding. |
