Spring arrives with momentum in Spanish Peaks Country.
Porchfest + Far Out Murals
A day where Walsenburg becomes the stage
On May 23, Walsenburg transforms into a living gallery and open-air concert.
Music carries from porches and patios. Artists bring large-scale murals to life throughout the day. Downtown becomes something to move through slowly, pausing to listen, to watch, to discover.
Visitors can expect:
- Live music woven throughout downtown
- Murals unfolding in real time
- Local vendors, yard sales, and unexpected finds
There’s no single focal point here. The experience is in the wandering. View details here.
Peace Love Vans Colorado
A new gathering rooted in landscape and community
From June 12–15, Spanish Peaks Country welcomes a new addition to its summer calendar.
Set at Hummingbird Ranch in Rye, Peace Love Vans Colorado brings together travelers, creatives, and outdoor enthusiasts for a multi-day experience shaped by its surroundings.
The weekend includes:
- Camping for vans, RVs, and tents
- Live music and evening gatherings
- Morning yoga in a geodesic dome
- Workshops, vendors, and shared spaces throughout the property
With 350 acres of open land, streams, and mountain views, the setting is as much a part of the experience as the programming itself.
Where the Ley Lines Converge
A place that invites interpretation
Between events, it’s the landscape itself that continues to draw people here.
What do the Pyramids, Stonehenge, and the Spanish Peaks have in common?
Some believe they share a place along ancient “ley lines,” invisible pathways said to connect the world’s most powerful sites.
And here, the idea doesn’t feel far-fetched.
From a distance, long bands of rock stretch outward from the peaks in near-perfect lines, cutting across the landscape with a kind of quiet precision. It’s a visual that invites questions long before it offers answers.
At the center stand West Spanish Peak and East Spanish Peak, landmarks that have guided travelers, shaped stories, and anchored this region for generations.
The formations themselves are not mystical, but geological, volcanic dikes formed more than 25 million years ago.
Still, the effect is undeniable.
Whether the pull comes from science, story, or something less easily defined, this is a place that stays with you, long after you’ve left it behind.
Earth Day at Lathrop State Park
Restoring what makes this place endure
On April 25, Colorado Parks & Wildlife invites visitors and locals alike to take part in a hands-on effort at Lathrop State Park.
Volunteers will help reseed campground areas impacted by construction and seasonal use, an essential step in preventing invasive species and supporting long-term park health.
Details:
- 11am–1pm
- Meet at the Visitor Center
- Registration required (limited to 50 participants)
It’s a simple way to contribute to a place many come to enjoy, ensuring it remains just as welcoming in the seasons ahead.
Keeping Walsenburg in Bloom
Where community investment meets story and place
April showers bring May flowers, and in Walsenburg, those flowers are part of something bigger.
Throughout April, the Walsenburg Downtown Revitalization Committee is raising funds to support the vibrant, pictorial planters that help shape one of southern Colorado’s most welcoming Main Streets.
These aren’t just seasonal plantings. They’re part of the Walsenburg Flower Planter Walking Tour, where each planter tells a story, reflecting the people, cultures, and landscapes that define this place.
Explore the tour: https://www.walkingwalsenburg.org/
All contributions go toward flowers sourced from Huerfano Nursery and Garden Center. Additional funds help support free community events like Porchfest and Mountain Mining Days.
Ways to contribute:
- Add a donation to your order at Gub Gub’s (in-store or on Toast)
- Venmo: @WalsenburgDRC
- Email downtownwalsenburg@gmail.com for more options
Take a stroll, follow the stories, and help keep Main Street blooming from May through October.
