South Park National Heritage Area is a U.S.

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encompassing the

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. Established on March 30, 2009 by the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (§7002), the South Park NHA is managed by the Park County, Colorado Office of Tourism to promote and interpret the area's natural, scenic, and cultural resources. The National Heritage Area designation funds promotion of the area's mining, recreation, and ranching heritage. The National Heritage Area covers the majority of Park County, including the communities of Lake George,

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, Tarryall, Jefferson and Alma, all roughly within South Park or the surrounding mountains. The area includes portions of the Mosquito Range, the

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, the

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, and the Lost Creek National Natural Landmark.

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South Park National Heritage Area
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South Park National Heritage Area
at Park County, Colorado {{Coord, 38.97, -106.05, format=dms, display=title, type:adm2nd_region:US-CO National Heritage Areas of the United States History of the Rocky Mountains Protected areas of Park County, Colorado Protected areas established in 2009 2009 establishments in Colorado