In 1978, home brewing was legalized in the United States, and one year later the first microbrewery opened in Colorado. Decades later, the state continues to pioneer the art of craft brewing and boasts one of the country’s—and the world’s—most impressive craft beer cultures, with hundreds of independent beer makers…
Sometimes, the journey is the destination, and that certainly is true when you’re traveling to Alamosa, Colorado. When you’re traveling from Denver to Alamosa, you have two options ahead of you: traveling via I-25 and US-160 W or traveling via US Hwy 285 S. Each has its own adventures to…
Reaching a height of 750 feet, the sand dunes in Colorado’s San Luis Valley are the largest dunes in North America, and they attract thousands of travelers each year. But, something equally impressive lies beyond these mountains of sand. Looking like massive shark teeth, a collection of ten 14,000-foot peaks…
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve is home to the tallest dunes in North America, topping out at around 755 feet. These ever-shifting hills and mounds sit west of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, creating a mind-boggling, desert-like landscape surrounded by 14,000-foot snow-capped peaks. Compared to most of Colorado’s…
With its craggy peaks and remote canyons, the San Luis Valley attracts plenty of hardcore explorers, but it’s also a fantastic destination for families. From the Great Sand Dunes to Penitente Canyon, you’ll find fun activities suited for everyone in the family, from children to grandparents. Kids will have a…
While Alamosa is bordered by wild and rough terrain, including high passes, craggy peaks, and the famous Great Sand Dunes, the San Luis Valley is known for its rich agricultural history. Established in 1878 as a stop on the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, Alamosa became a major hub…
Length: 7.25 Miles Round Trip Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Driving Instructions From Alamosa, drive US 160 west for 47 miles to South Fork. Take a right on scenic Colorado Hwy 149 to Creede for 21 miles. Take a right in Creede on Main street, which will take you through town, up the hill…
A Guide to Photography in Colorado’s Mystic San Luis Valley The San Luis Valley of Colorado is a photographer’s dream. Whether you carry a cell phone or a telephoto lens, head to this part of Colorado and photograph iconic destinations. The Great Sand Dunes National Park is one of the…
As you rumble through the Colorado mountains aboard the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad, it’s easy to imagine you’re a settler rolling into the west to start a new life. When you hop off the train in Alamosa, you still feel that deep sense of yesteryear as you stroll among Mission-style…
On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye that clothe the wold and meet the sky… Alfred, Lord Tennyson – opening to The Lady of Shalott poem 1832 Though Tennyson wrote this poem about medieval England, his reference to fields of grains and a river…