Turn Your Work Week into a Vacation
Requesting an employee to work remotely during the COVID-19 outbreak is a no brainer. If you’ve been asked to work from home, why not turn it into an opportunity to […]
Full Day Itineraries
Discover the Serenity of Space
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the CDC recommends putting distance between yourself and other people. Examples include Italy, where restaurants have blocked off tables in restaurants to create space, New York […]
The Era of the Road Trip is Back.
During the COVID-19 outbreak, The CDC has recommended most people avoid flying, especially the elderly who are more susceptible to the ill effects of COVID-19. But for those who can’t […]
It’s Time for a Colorado Staycation
While COVID-19 may have hit Colorado, it does not mean everyone needs to stay in their house with the doors shut. In fact, with Colorado’s open spaces, sparse rural populations, […]
Blood Pumping Fun
Kick your outdoor adventures up a notch in Spanish Peaks Country. Among our mountains and alongside our rivers and lakes, you can ride an OHV or a mountain bike on fun [...]
A Great Day for a Hike
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 [...]
Visit a Historic City
Huerfano County is uniquely situated between two Colorado cities, each with their own storied past. Trinidad, roughly 30 minutes south of Walsenburg, is an almost perfectly preserved Victorian city with [...]
Drive a Scenic Byway
Cover some serious ground in one day by traveling along a Colorado Scenic Byway. Lucky for Spanish Peaks Country visitors, two of Colorado's 11 designated scenic byways pass through Huerfano County. Take [...]
For Art Lovers
For visitors looking to explore art and theater, Spanish Peaks Country often comes as a pleasant surprise. From our art galleries to the Museum and Friends and our theatrical performances, [...]
For History Buffs
History buffs can dig deep into Spanish Peaks Country's rich history at any one of our history museums and historic sites. The following are some of the region's most popular [...]
For Animal Lovers
Do you gush over four-legged, furry friends? Do you stop mid-sentence to admire a bird that's flown by? Do you talk to a horse as though it will talk back? [...]
A Family Adventure
Fill your day with adventure at the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, just a quick drive from Walsenburg. After dinner, cool down under the stars on La Veta [...]
Family Fun in Spanish Peaks Country
Spanish Peaks Country is awesome for families. We've got affordable, outdoor play that shows off our incredible scenery and cools you down when the days are hot. Activity #1 – [...]
Explore La Veta and Cuchara
La Veta and Cuchara bookmark a gorgeous valley filled with geological wonders and lush riverbanks. Fill your cultural bucket in La Veta before driving into Cuchara for a hike through [...]