Travel & Vacation: Big Thompson Indian Village (Colorado)

Big Thompson Indian Village

As I was going back over a few pictures from our 2012 trip to Colorado I noticed we had a handful from our stop at Big Thompson Indian Village.   We made a stop at the Big Thompson Indian Village on our way back down the mountain from Estates Park, CO.  Unfortunately, after being there for several decades Big Thompson Indian Village was destroyed in the 2013 flood.

The only thing left after the 2013 flood waters went through was the sign. Big Thompson Indian Village was a fun place to stop, stretch your legs, browse the gift shop, check out their huge tepee, and more. The store had been there for many years, but we had no idea that the next time we were in the area that it would be completely gone.  Floods can wipe out many homes and businesses very quickly.  At this time the owners do not plan on restoring the Big Thompson Indian Village so we may not be able to stop there again, but we are thankful for the chance to visit when we did!

 Inside the tepee at the Big Thompson Indian Village

 The kids LOVED the giant tepee.  They thought it would be super neat to camp out in it!

The “Travel and Vacation” series is an insight into our trips together as a family, ways we relax, and tips on how to make trips more enjoyable.  Life is short and we were thrilled to have the opportunity to build memories with family and explore of of the most amazing places during our time away.  Explore with a good attitude, look for fun, and it will be an awesome trip jammed packed with positive memories.  It is refreshing having some time away from the regular routine.  Make it a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet new people and learn.  You just might see or try something new that takes your breath away!