VALLEY — Pike Stockade remains closed for the 2018 season. Spring winds blew down trees at the site and one of them hit the stockade causing much damage. History Colorado maintains the site and is concerned that a high water table, aging trees, and a potentially fluctuating stream bed are part of the overall challenge of maintaining the log structure in its current location. Before Pike’s Stockade can be reopened a site assessment needs to be made for the long term implications of safety, maintenance and use. History Colorado will be working with the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management to assess the needs of the property. For more information please call Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center at 719-379-3512.