The City of Denver owns a herd of American Bison that you can see from an exit off I-70 west of the city.
Sort of.
They have been in Genessee Park since 1914 when they were released by the city as part of a conservation effort. There’s a parking lot with some signage where they say you can sometimes see them and there are hiking trails to get you closer.
We were there on a snowy day when the wind was so strong it would knock you down so a hike to see a bunch of creatures that don’t take kindly to humans didn’t seem advisable.
These pictures were taken with the zoom lens on my Canon. Not the best but at least I can say I saw some!
My friend and I actually had an up-close experience with a Buffalo in South Dakota’s Badlands last year. It walked right up to the car at one point. I nabbed this picture when it wandered a few feet up the road.
So you’ll understand when I say I wasn’t sure if I should be disappointed the Denver bison were so far away or grateful for the safe distance!
So we skipped the windy hike and stopped at a small general store nearby for fudge and candy before heading back to the Brass Armadillo Antique Mall.
If you go, take exit 254 on I-70 which is just a few miles west of Denver. Watch closely for the signs.
Those beasts always remind me of entirely different ages than the one we’re living in – they’re so….bulky! XD
Awesome close-up pic btw! HUGE
Aren’t they incredible? They do seem like a remnant from a more primitive time.
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I love the buffaloes! I saw a white one once. The closest encounters were at Wind Cave NP in South Dakota, though I did see some distant ones in Badlands.
Oh! A white Buffalo? How exciting!
The close up picture was actually in the Badlands last year. 🙂
Great shots!
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