If you’d like to see why Audubon ranks Colorado among the top ten states for big bird lists in spite of having no coastline, then head to the San Luis Valley. Its variety of riparian habitats covering thousands of acres are home to, or stop-overs for, an incredibly diverse population.
Read More >When was the last time you looked up into the night sky and saw a vast blanket of twinkling stars? It’s an awe-inspiring sight, one you’re hard-pressed to find living in the big city with its 24/7 lights.
Read More >Day One Head for the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve! The best part of this giant sand box is the beach! Every year, snow runoff creates a warm, clear creek across the sand. It’s better than the beach because it’s so clean and runs from the base of 14,000 foot peaks.
Read More >Did you know that the Navajo consider Blanca Peak to be one of four sacred mountains that comprise the borders of their native lands? Or that many southwestern tribes consider the San Luis Valley to be the birthplace of their people, a spiritual place they've termed "Sipapu?" Did you know that boxing heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, the Manassa Mauler, was born and raised right here in the valley, and that the cabin of his birthplace still stands as a museum and memorial in the small town of Manassa?
Read More >Grab your binoculars and head out for a day of bird watching. But first, don't forget to pack a picnic lunch. There are great lunch options around Alamosa; both City Market and Safeway feature delicatessens, and plenty of other lunchtime favorites!
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