Windy Ridge Bristlecone Pine Scenic Area: South Park’s Ancient Forest
Perched high above the historic mining town of Alma, the Windy Ridge Bristlecone Pine Scenic Area is home to some...
What Is This Massive Steel Structure at Paris Mill?
Feature Photo: Historic Fraser & Chalmers stamp mill mortar box located at Paris Mill near Alma, Colorado. Scattered across the...
Rare and Resilient: South Park’s Native Wildflowers Tell a Deeper Story
Featured photography by Callie Edwards of Boys & Girls Club of the High Rockies, originally highlighted in the latest South...
2026 SPNHA Grant Applications Now Open!
The South Park National Heritage Area is excited to announce that 2026 grant applications are now being accepted! These grants are...
📰 Now Available: Read the Fall/Winter 2025 Edition of Our Magazine
From wildlife and wildflowers to railroads and resilient communities, the latest issue of the South Park National Heritage Area magazine...
🏛️ You’re Invited: Explore South Park’s Heritage at the 2025 SPNHA Open House
📍Location: The Old Courthouse, Fairplay, CO🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025⏰ Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PMHosted by: South Park National...
Buckskin Cemetery Tour: Walking Through South Park’s History
Nestled in Buckskin Gulch just outside Alma, Colorado, the historic Buckskin Cemetery holds stories dating back to the late 1800s...
Wilkerson Pass: Gateway to South Park’s Summer Adventures
If you’re heading into South Park from the east, your first unforgettable view comes from Wilkerson Pass — a sweeping...
2025 SPNHA Grant Applications Now Open!
The South Park National Heritage Area is excited to announce that 2025 grant applications are now being accepted! These grants are...
Birdwatching at Wilkerson Pass: A Memorable Day in Nature
The recent birdwatching event at Wilkerson Pass Visitor Center was a wonderful experience for all who attended. Led by wildlife...