The historic site includes the original cabin and a reconstructed barn, carriage shed, and root cellar. Picnicking and horseback riding are enjoyed year round. Contact a ranger for information. Colorado Springs, with the range of facilities of a modern metropolitan area, is 30 miles east and easily reached on U.S. 24. Public and private campgrounds are nearby.
Summers are generally of short duration with warm days and cool nights.
Freezing temperatures can and often do occur during summer months. Temperatures begin to drop significantly in September and snow is not uncommon in early fall. In winter months, one can experience severe temperature drops. Temperatures begin to moderate in spring, but sub-zero lows can still occur. In February 1989, a record cold wave kept temperatures below zero for 72 hours.