December Business After Hours

Fun at Mueller State Park

Mueller State Park is open every day for hiking, camping and enjoying the outdoors!  The Visitor Center is open 9:00 am until 4:00 pm during the winter months. The Visitor Center will be closed Christmas Day.  It will be open New Year's Day for our First Day Hikes!  Start out 2018 on the right foot with a hike in a state park!

 

Weather in the mountains this time of year is variable. The trails may be dry or have snow.  Snow shoes are recommended with deep snow.  Check the website HERE or call for conditions or call 719.687.2366.

 

Sunday, December 10

Hike: School Pond Trail

9:30 am Meet at School Pond Trailhead

Join Naturalist Rose to hike School Pond Trail.  Enjoy the tranquility through 2 miles of forest and meadow.

 

Hike: Outlook Ridge Trail

1:30 pm Meet at Outlook Ridge Trailhead

Hike out to one or more points to see spectacular views of the mountains to the south and west! 2-3 mile hike with Naturalist Penny.

Activities at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

 

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is open year round. During December, the Monument is open every day of the week from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM.  Here are some of the activities taking place this month.

Saturday, December 9, Scavenger Hunt, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You never know what you might discover at Florissant Fossil Beds. Beyond the fossils there is always a chance to see wildlife or experience history or even have a wonderful moment of peace and quiet.

Friday, December 15, Night Sky Program, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM.  Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze at the dark skies above Florissant Fossil Beds in search of planets, galaxies, nebulas, and more. Meet at the Visitor Center.   

Sunday, December 17, Sun Viewing Party, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to safely view the sun and see the features of our nearest and dearest star?  Drop by anytime between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.  No equipment is needed.  This program is weather dependent, but if the sun isn't out you can always go for a hike! Meet at the visitor center.

Saturday, December 23, Hike to the Tall Trees, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.  Trees are amazing. They provide oxygen, shade, and beauty and much more.  Some trees can grow to towering heights.  Join a ranger for a guided hike to visit some of the tallest trees at Florissant Fossil Beds - both living and ancient. This will be up to a 2 mile hike on and off trail.  Dress in layers and be ready to walk on uneven ground and possibly snow. Meet at the visitor center.

 

Attention Those Seeking a Driver's License

Driver safety consultants Inc. Is excited to announce a special " Winter Break Classroom" course. Classes are open to those seeking to qualify for their instructional permit or driver's license. Classes will begin on Thursday, December 21 and finish on Friday, January 5 at our woodland park location. This special limited classroom course will be opened to all teens between the ages of 14 years and 11 months and 16.

 

Seating is limited to only 10 students for this very special course to qualify for a learners permit. Each class will only be three hours long. No class will be held on weekends, Christmas or New Year's Day.

 

The entire 30-hour course will be conducted in only 10 sessions. The written exam for the permit will be included after successful completion at no extra charge. For more details, contact Tom Antkow at: 719.648.6222 or visit or click HERE and click on the "driversedservices" link at the top of the homepage or "upcoming classes" on the left side.

Enjoy Live Local Entertainment at Woodland Country Lodge

 

Friday, December 8 - Tricia Parish, 6-9 pm

Saturday, December 9 - Karaoke, 7-11 pm, Be a part of "Star in the Bar"

Wednesday, December 13 - Mike Sunjka, 6-9 pm

Thursday, December 14- Rich Currier, 6-9 pm

 

We appreciate you! Join us in the Woodland Country Lodge Pub for our weekend dinner special starting at 4:30 pm on Friday. The Pub Special is Ribeye Country Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes for $15.95! Enjoy a Miller for just $3.00! Enjoy your weekend. Let us cook for you!

 

We have a new address at the same great location! The Woodland Country Lodge, 730 Country Drive, Woodland Park, Colorado, 80863. For more info click HERE or call 719.687.6277. We hope to see you there!

What's Happening at the Dinosaur Resource Center 

 

Science Matters 

Saturday, December 12

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

at the Dinosaur Resource Center

Click HERE for more information.

 

Science Matters presents Star Wars

A long time ago in a galaxy far away. Science Matters learned the Force behind the science of Star Wars. This program follows Luke Skywalker, Princess Leah, and all their galactic counterparts through the Star Wars movies. It includes a foggy dry ice beginning, flash and fire, flying rings of air, and much, much more! You will also get to make a craft to take home. So, come on up for some Star Wars fun! Included with museum admission.

Q: " What has a head and a tail but no legs?"

A: "A penny."

My Sweet Escape and Cafe 

 

Will be adding NEW MENU Items soon!

 

We will be adding our Famous Kolache Burger

with a 1/4 pound patty for the lighter appetite.

 

Plus, we will be serving up fresh, Creative mini-burgers (sliders)

served on our homemade Kolache bun.

These are going to be too GOOD to Miss!  

 

Stay tune for our New Items Soon!

 

Gold Hill Square (by the Theater)

 Woodland Park, Co

719.687.8000

Open House for UPHS

Come to the Ute Pass Historical Society Holiday Open House at the UPHS Gift Shop, Saturday, December 9, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Enjoy hot spiced cider and cookies while you shop our great selection of books and unique holiday gifts! The Gift Shop is located in the UPHS Museum Center, next to the Woodland Park Public Library, 231 E. Henrietta Avenue. 719.686.7512