Situated between Glenwood Springs and Rifle in the arid mountains along I-70, Silt Colorado offers the traveler all the basic amenities, plus a few extras. Downtown hungry drivers can stop for a bite at the local deli, a couple of sit-down restaurants, or the pizza parlor.
The Silt Historical Park, which may be of interest to history buffs, is just a few blocks from downtown across from the school. Here guests can walk through seven buildings that have been relocated and restored to reflect what life was like in Silt around the turn of the century. In the summer months, tour guides lead visitors through log cabins, a cow camp, country store, tool shop, and old school house.
Exploring the Colorado River is another way to discover Silt. Those on float trips can stop for a rest at a small riverside pull-off park. Or bird-watchers can follow the signs to the Heron's Nest RV Park, which is the access point to an interesting heron rockery right on the river. The Ryden Ranch Maize Maze, a local cornfield maze, is another popular attraction in Silt.
Harvey Gap is Silt's backyard playground. Stocked with rainbow trout, crappie, catfish, and small-mouth bass, the lake and state park is especially popular for fishing. The 160-acre lake is also ideal for windsurfing. Adjacent park property, covered in cedar and sagebrush, also offers places to hike, picnic, snowmobile, and cross-country ski. Bordered by thousands of acres of BLM land and just minutes from the White River National Forest, Silt is also an easy place to spot wildlife such as elk, mule deer, mountain lions, black bears, coyotes, foxes, wild turkeys, and pheasants. |
