Lariat Loop National Scenic Self Guided Audio Driving Tour

Discover one of Colorado's most spectacular scenic drives on this self-guided GPS audio tour of the historic Lariat Loop. Starting in Golden, climb the winding switchbacks of Lookout Mountain, visit Buffalo Bill's final resting place, search for bison in Genesee Park, and explore the charming mountain town of Evergreen. Continue through dramatic Bear Creek Canyon to the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre before finishing at Dinosaur Ridge, where ancient fossils reveal Colorado's prehistoric past. Along the way, uncover fascinating stories of the Wild West, gold rush pioneers, historic mountain roads, and the discoveries that changed our understanding of dinosaurs. With GPS-triggered narration, stories play automatically as you drive. Explore at your own pace, stop for photos, enjoy optional hikes, and experience the Colorado Rockies without joining a crowded bus tour.

Visit the mountaintop resting place of legendary Wild West showman Buffalo Bill Cody. Discover the extraordinary controversy surrounding his burial, enjoy sweeping views of the Colorado foothills, and optionally explore a museum filled with artifacts from his famous Wild West shows.

Keep your eyes open for Colorado's magnificent bison herd as you travel through scenic mountain meadows. Learn how conservation efforts beginning in 1914 helped protect these iconic animals from extinction, and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding Rocky Mountain landscape.

Discover the charming mountain community of Evergreen, once a summer retreat for Denver's wealthiest families. Admire beautiful Evergreen Lake, learn the dramatic history of its dam, and explore a picturesque downtown surrounded by pine-covered mountains.

Finish your adventure at one of America's most remarkable dinosaur fossil sites. Walk along a prehistoric landscape featuring real dinosaur tracks and ancient bones embedded in rock, and discover the famous 19th-century fossil discoveries that helped launch the legendary Bone Wars.