Beware the Standley Lake Monster

For the second year, glass eggs can be found on the Big Dry Creek Trail!

 

The Big Dry Creek Trail, which has been designated as a National Recreational Trail since 2003, runs from Standley Lake Regional Park all the way to I-25, covering nearly 12 miles. It is located on 800 acres of open space and 200 acres of Westminster park land.  The relatively level trail is partly gravel and partly paved and is a great way to get out and see Westminster.

     This year the Standley Lake Monster has returned and is laying eggs on the trail, specifically between Standley Lake and City Park.  Several lucky walkers have discovered these unique hand blown glass eggs, which can be found in plain sight, already this year.  Legend has it that the “Monster” is also leaving behind rainbow colored glass “poo.”  Anyone lucky enough to find the rainbow “poo,” is encouraged to stop by the Nature Center to report the find and receive a free t-shirt.  Treasure hunters who find an egg are encouraged to stop by the Nature Center for a certificate of authenticity and a display stand.  Both groups are free to keep the “Monster” treasure. 

     The “Monster” program is sponsored by the City of Westminster Parks and Recreation Divsion as a public art program as well as a way to encourage explorers to get out and use the trail.  These beautiful eggs are hand crafted by Corey Silverman of The Furnace, a hot glass studio in Lakewood.  Eggs can be hunted during normal open hours at the park throughout the end of the year.  Good luck on your treasure hunt!