Come For the Quiet. Stay For the Soul. Spanish Peaks Country isn’t about being loud—it’s about being real. Real hikes, real food, real people. Whether you’re chasing wildflowers or chasing a second helping of green chile, this is the Colorado you didn’t know you were missing.
Meet Greenhorn Mountain
If your idea of a good hike doesn’t involve dodging selfie sticks or waiting in line for a summit shot, we’ve got a trail for you. Say hello to Greenhorn Mountain. It’s not trending. It’s not packed. It’s not bragging. But it should be. Tucked away in the northern reaches of Spanish Peaks Country, Greenhorn Mountain gives you five distinct ecosystems in one go—from prairie grasslands that hum with meadowlarks to wind-whipped alpine tundra that makes you feel like you’ve earned your solitude. With just 11 miles of trails up north and rugged wilderness to the south, it’s not just a hike—it’s an escape plan.
Start plotting yours: spanishpeakscountry.com/hiking
Get Fresh With Us
Nothing says “local flavor” like pulling a just-picked tomato out of your tote. Farmers Market Season is in full swing, and in Spanish Peaks Country, it’s less of a trend and more of a tradition. From mountain towns to Main Street, there’s a market nearly every day—rain, shine, or sideways hail.
- Sundays – Walsenburg | 12–2 PM @ Heritage Park
- Thursdays – La Veta | 3–5 PM @ La Veta Library
- Fridays – Cuchara | 4–6 PM @ Cuchara Mountain Mercantile
- Saturdays – Gardner | 10 AM–12 PM @ Chuckwagon Pavilion
Markets run through fall. Come for the produce, stay for the conversations.
3,000 Miles of Grit, and It’s Rolling Through La Veta
That rumble you hear? It’s the Race Across America, a coast-to-coast test of willpower, sweat, and serious quads. From June 14–19, La Veta Pines RV Park is one of the official aid stations. That means elite cyclists, epic stories, and a lot of reasons to hang around and cheer wildly.
Bonus for the EV crowd: Free charging at La Veta Pines June 7–20. Come fuel up, in every sense of the word.
Your Soundtrack to Summer Is Playing in La Veta
The La Veta Mercantile isn’t just a store—it’s a music venue! This summer’s lineup? A genre-spanning, toe-tapping mix that includes legends like Eliza Gilkyson, Eric Ramsey, and Lannie Garrett. Whether you’re a folk fan or a blues buff, there’s a seat (and a song) with your name on it.
Grab tickets and see who’s playing next: lavetamercantile.simpletix.com
