The Tilton family moved into this primitive cabin when they came to the Yampa Valley in the early 1880s . The cabin had been built by some cattle men who had located in the area in the 1870s. Today, the land is part of the Yampa Valley Golf Course.

 

The Museum of Northwest Colorado is leading a free, guided historical tour of Breeze Basin Friday. It’s just southeast of Craig. Dan Davidson with the museum will be leading the tour. 

Travel back in time and discover the area’s earliest settlers dating back to the 1870s, bootlegging, early trails, coal mines, tragedies, the establishment and post office of Windsor, and more. You’ll learn about the earliest settled areas around Craig.

Meet in the ice arena parking lot at Loudy Simpson Park at 1:30 Friday. It should last until about 4 p.m. You’ll need to provide your own transportation. 

Call the Museum of Northwest Colorado at 970-824-6360 if you have any questions.