Henry S. Persse built a stone house in Roxborough State Park in 1903 with the intention of making the red rock area a resort. It never came to be, and I'm not sure why, but it's definitely for the best. Now it's a glorious area that can easily be enjoyed by all.

I was interested in seeing this park for the beauty and wildlife I was told it contained; it is one of the reasons why I purchased my annual Colorado State Parks pass. I certainly was not disappointed by this either. Roxborough S...