Pike's Stockade is a historic exploration campsite located near Sanford, Colorado. Set on the north bank of the Conejos River, it is where explorer Zebulon Pike raised the American flag on Spanish soil in 1807.
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One person shared that the US Govt. should be ashamed of how this site is maintained and should cede it to the State. A little bit of research would have shown her that it is owned and maintained by History Colorado - not the U.S. Govt.
I think it’s great that the location of the arrest of Zebulon Pike’s expeditionary team by the Spaniards is marked by something — even if it is a reconstruction. It is, as fate would have it, in a remote location, and yes, possibly frequented by mosquitoes.
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We came here for birding and encountered a nice variety. No one around. As a historical site it is okay, not much to see but interesting to have the spot marked. Picnic tables and vault toilet in good shape, no tp. We got to listen to a porcupine talking up a storm presumably because of our presence. No mosquitoes bothered us in our...
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US Gov should be ashamed at the poor condition of this landmark. Neglected & weed-ridden. If US government can't maintain it properly, it should cede it...
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