Lab testing of the Van Bibber Open Space Park was provided yesterday by "Buddy", available for adoption at Safe Harbor Lab Rescue. I took Buddy out of the kennel for the day so he could stretch his long legs and get some fresh air.
This is a local park that is easily accessible year round. It offers a great feeling of being far away, right in the middle of Arvada. It lies between Ward and Indiana, 52nd Avenue and 58th Avenue. We entered the park from Ward, and there appeared to be open access from the surrounding neighborhoods.
There is a paved path running up the middle of the park, but we started off on the unpaved side track because it looked like it would offer good views from its higher vantage point. We were right.
We remember now to turn and look behind us to see where we came from, so this is the view back towards the parking lot, showing the dirt trail we are on, and the paved paths down below.
I was so impressed by the wide open space with a couple peaceful trails passing through.
If I knew my local landmarks, I'd label this one. Maybe it's the fabled Table Mountain? Kinda sorta looks like one.
Up yonder under those lovely trees, one can rest a spell on handy benches, or have a picnic at the picnic table.
Yes, this is a wetlands! And a creek runs through it. They say the first gold in Colorado was discovered on a creek near here, but further research shows me that it is a bit north of here, so there must not have been much happening on this particular spot of land worth writing out. But it sure is a great place to enjoy nature in somebody's backyard. (I think I need to find a better WYSIWYG blog editor, or get instructions on how to use this one. Suggestions anyone?)
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