Genesee Bison Herd

genesee buffalo92 300x214 Genesee Bison Herd

In 1914, Bison were near extinction in Yellowstone. It was then that Denver enclosed 160 acres of Genesee Park to become home to 7 bison and 23 wild elk that wre transported by rail from Yellowstone. Now the pasture is about 500 acres of the 2340 acres the is considered Genesee Park. The bison can be view at the northwest corner of exit 254.

Genesee Park near Evergreen, Colorado offers more than the views, enjoy hiking, picnicking, grilling and camping.

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