outdoorgirl

I already said I grew up here and now we’re back to raise our own family. We came back because of all the places we’ve lived Oklahoma has the friendliest people and we have family here. I’d love to say there is a lot of unique activities and scenery but after falling in love with the Colorado back-country there is just no comparison.

I love all the community activities offered by the City of Edmond. It is a very unique, safe, and enjoyable enviornment to raise a family. The people are very involved in the community. The schools are excelent! http://www.greatschools.net/schools.page?map=1&district=167&state=OK&showall=true Go ahead, look them up for yourself!

I will say from a child’s perspective this is the only city I lived in as a child where it was NOT considered “uncool” to go to church. Many of the kids that didn’t attend church either said they did or ended up finding a church.

I went when I was in 8th grade and vowed to return someday and hike to the bottom, go white water rafting, camp out, and hike back up. I’ll have to wait until my boys get older so they can enjoy it too.

There is nothing unique to tourist or traveler in this small suburban city (pop. 68,000). It is, however, a wonderful and safe place to live and raise a family.

I think its odd that Edmond, OK was listed by CNN as one of the top 10 places to visit for the 4th of July, but hey I won’t complain, even though I can think of plenty of more intresting places to be this Tuesday!

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Report: I have been camping here about 7 or 8 times. It is breathtakingly beautiful, totally immersed in nature, quiet, and most of all it is a wonderful getaway from big city life. During the week is the best time to go. The best trip was when we went camping there on December 17, 2002, several months after Colorado’s 100 year blizzard. There was 5 feet of snow and we would have been in big trouble if we hadn’t been prepared. Suggestions, if there is snow…the best 4 wheel drive won’t help you past the lower campsite and you need a good 4 wheel drive for that, just be prepaired to get stuck because chances are you will. Summer time is much more comfortable there are only about 7 camp sites that are fairly spread out and even though reservations are not accepted we have always found a spot, even on weekends. Must go to Fulford Cave. I have not fished here although many do. We all delay breaking down camp for as long as possable because non of us ever want to leave once we get there.
Conditions: Winter, fall, and spring camping you should be prepaired for snow. Always be prepared for rain, hail, and snow even in the summer, the weather is extreamly unpredictable. Fulford Cave is very wet and fairly chilly. I would suggest rubber rain suits or at least a change of dry clothing. I have two young boys and have seen many parents attempt to bring young children in this cave. This cave is in the state park and I have never seen any animals, however, it is fairly dificult to get around. Don’t go in the cave alone, helmet is a must, warm water proof gloves is also a big help, and a climbing rope may come in handy. Being short is a disadvantage in this cave and this is one of the main reasons I would not suggest bringing children. Be careful on the ropes left behind by others, they may be wet. I had to go through 10 weeks of therapy after falling 6 feet from a wet rope. I tore ligaments in both knees and my right ankle, brused the knee cap on both sides of both knees. I’m okay now and have been back a few times sense. I’ve never been bothered by bugs its pretty cool year round. There are no bad camp sites and there is plenty of shade.

NATURAL FEATURES
At an elevation of 9,400 feet, Fulford Cave Campground is located in a sparse stand of young aspen, spruce and fir, near an active beaver pond and East Brush Creek. From this high location, there are nice views of Yeoman Park below.

FACILITIES
Fulford Cave Campground has 7 partly-shaded campsites with picnic tables and fire ring grills. This campground has small sites, clustered together and only one site could accommodate a vehicle up to 25 feet long. There is one vault toilet and drinking water is available at a hydrant. Trash receptacles are also available for garbage disposal.

ATTRACTIONS:
TRAILS – There are three popular trails beginning next to the campground.
The Fulford Cave Trail, #1875, (0.7 miles) goes up to the entrance of Fulford Cave.
The Lake Charles Trail, #1899, (5.4 miles) goes up to Lake Charles in the Holy Cross Wilderness.
The Iron Edge Trail, #1873, (7.4 miles) is a horseback riding and hiking trail that leads to the Peter Estin ski hut and then goes on to Lake Charles.

FISHING – East Brush Creek, running next to the campground, has both brook and rainbow trout.

FULFORD CAVE – This popular cave has a great variety of features to discover and explore. Cave exploration can be exciting, but visitors are reminded that caves can be dangerous and that special equipment is needed for a safe trip.

HISTORY – A visit to the historic mining town of Fulford is just a couple of miles up FDR 418.

Directions from Eagle: Follow the Brush Creek Road 10 miles south of Eagle; turn left on the East Brush Creek, FDR 415 and drive 7 miles southeast. The last mile on FDR 415 to the campground is a narrow and rough rocky road.

Directions from Vail: Travel west on I-70 to Eagle (exit #147). Turn left and drive into Eagle. Turn left on Capitol Street and follow to Brush Creek Road. Turn left and follow Brush Creek Road 10 miles south of Eagle; turn left on the East Brush Creek, FDR 415 and drive 7 miles southeast. The last mile on FDR 415 to the campground is a narrow and rough rocky road.

Directions from Beaver Creek: Travel west on I-70 to Eagle (exit #147). Turn left and drive into Eagle. Turn left on Capitol Street and follow to Brush Creek Road. Turn left and follow Brush Creek Road 10 miles south of Eagle; turn left on the East Brush Creek, FDR 415 and drive 7 miles southeast. The last mile on FDR 415 to the campground is a narrow and rough rocky road.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: June through October (NOTE: Seasons vary depending on weather conditions.) .

Fee Information

Camping, Single Unit $8 Includes water, trash collection, and vault toilet

Contact Information:
Eagle Ranger District, 125 W. 5th St., P.O. Box 720 , Eagle, CO, 81631, Phone: 970-328-6388, Fax: 970-328-6448

Wow, it is so different and awesome, you have to see it to believe it. Of course, it is an aquired taste.

Its beautiful and you have to see it to know what I’m talking about.

I’ve never seen so many trees and lush green everywhere I look!

The rolling hills of Kentucky as close as I’ve seen to Switzerland’s rolling hills, minus the castels and that intresting shade of green.

We went to Mount. Rushmore for the 4th of July fireworks in 2004 with our 3 year old son, while I was almost 8 months pregnant. I couldn’t have had a better time…even if I wern’t with child!
We also saw several other things including Jewell cave which is a must see as well.

I drove through on the way to Mt. Rushmore. It was an intresting drive.