Woodland Park is situated on a high, broad plateau, 8,484 feet above sea level, and has a protected and sheltered situation. It affords a fine view of Pike's Peak, and near by are Iron and Sulphur Springs, almost hidden by native shrubbery and wild flowers. During the past year a hotel and several cottages and stores have been erected as well as a church and school. Here is also a good-sized lake. The town company is headed by W. J. Foster of Colorado Springs. From this station one can make a delightful coaching trip to Manitou Park, formerly Bergen Park, where, in the old days, when its hotel was kept by Mrs. Lyman K. Bass, lovers of hunting and fishing were wont to pass the summer months. But the old hotel was accidentally burned down by the rolling out of a blazing log from the fireplace, in 1887.

Dr. Wm. A. Bell of Manitou, laid claim for the credit of this happening. "I just idled about all that day," he said, "and didn't accomplish anything to speak of. I merely went up to Manitou Park and burned down the hotel." But a new and better hostelry was erected here in 1889, and many tents dot the picturesque surroundings. Its lakes have been plentifully stocked with trout, and form a regular supply for the neighboring markets.