Early Colorado history was faithfully recreated when the U.S. National Parks Service, with help from the State of Colorado, built this replica of Bents Old Fort, near La Junta, CO. The original was built in 1833 and it was one of the first permanent trading posts along the Santa Fe Trail. The fort was a thriving meeting place for fur traders, merchants and local tribes. This view shows the courtyard and shaded walkway for the dry goods storage rooms along the north side of the fort.
