by Tony | Oct 24, 2023 | Full Day Trip
Improve your blood pressure, build muscle strength, boost your mood, and more by taking a hike. Hit the trails in Spanish Peaks Country where Colorado hiking is taken to a whole new level thanks to the unique geological features that dot the landscape and mountain...
by Tony | Oct 23, 2023 | History
FRANCIS X. AUBRY Also known as “The Telegraph,” Francis X. Aubry pioneered the “Aubry Cutoff” on the Santa Fe Trail. From a point on the Arkansas River, just east of present-day Syracuse, Kansas, he headed across southeastern Colorado to the Cimarron River. Aubry is...
by Tony | Oct 23, 2023 | Scenic Points
Farley Wildflower Overlook is a pull-off on Cordova Pass Road just east of the summit of Cucharas Pass. The view of the meadow from the overlook is spectacular as it’s a riot of color throughout wildflower season. To get to Farley Wildflower Overlook, drive to the...
by Tony | Oct 23, 2023 | Scenic Points
The Wahatoya Lakes State Wildlife Area—one mile east of La Veta on Bear Creek Road—offers the perfect respite for fishing, picnicking, hiking, wildlife viewing, and non-motorized boating. The main trail at this 203-acre state wildlife area meanders through fields,...
by Tony | Oct 23, 2023 | Scenic Points
The Dakota Wall, a sandstone formation nicknamed the “Backbone of the Rockies,” was formed when fault lines were broken and turned upright. These great sandstone walls stretch all along the Front Range of the Rockies and are visible in Spanish Peaks...
