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...
by Tony | Oct 23, 2023 | Scenic Points
State Trust Lands Blackhawk – GMU 85 “Directions: From Walsenburg go south on I-25 to exit 42, Rouse Road. Turn west and then immediately south. The road will turn west again and cross the railroad tracks. Go through the town of Pryor, stay straight, and head...
by Tony | Oct 23, 2023 | Scenic Points
Spanish Peaks Country in Southern Colorado is a magical place unlike the rest of Colorado. While you may have traveled throughout the state, over passes, around mountains, across plains, and below mesas, there’s nothing quite like the fertile valley that sweeps across...
by Tony | Oct 23, 2023 | Scenic Points
Lake Isabel is a favorite vacation spot in the southern Wet Mountains, offering picnic areas, a campground, and several parking areas scattered around the lake. There are also a number of private vacation homes on the north shore and cabins you can rent at “the...
