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White as powder
Cache la Poudre River
The river's name means "Hiding Place of Powder." According to legend, French fur trappers in the 1820's were caught by a tremendous snowstorm. To lighten their load, they buried large amounts of gunpowder (poudre) in a hiding place (cache) near the mouth of the river along the banks of the river. The river is affectionately known as "the Poudre" by local residents and long-time visitors to the area.
White as powder
Cache la Poudre River
The river's name means "Hiding Place of Powder." According to legend, French fur trappers in the 1820's were caught by a tremendous snowstorm. To lighten their load, they buried large amounts of gunpowder (poudre) in a hiding place (cache) near the mouth of the river along the banks of the river. The river is affectionately known as "the Poudre" by local residents and long-time visitors to the area.