by Mary Howard Glover | Jul 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
There is something about July in the mountains. The mornings start cool, the afternoons stretch long and golden, and every town in Spanish Peaks Country seems to find a reason to gather. This year is a big one. The country turns 250, Colorado turns 150, Huerfano...
by Mary Howard Glover | May 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Summer is back in full swing in Huerfano County, and the calendar is overflowing. Tucked at the foot of the Spanish Peaks along the Highway of Legends Scenic Byway, our four small towns of Walsenburg, La Veta, Cuchara, and Gardner are hosting some of the most...
by Mary Howard Glover | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
The landscape around Spanish Peaks Country didn’t happen by accident. Those dramatic dikes radiating outward from the Spanish Peaks. The volcanic buttes rising unexpectedly from the plains. The rugged rock formations shaped over millions of years. Every ridge, canyon,...
by Mary Howard Glover | Apr 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by Mary Howard Glover | Mar 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Spring break doesn’t have to mean crowded beaches or long airport lines. Sometimes the best memories are made on a scenic byway, in a cozy music venue, or under a sky full of stars. This March, take the road less traveled. Follow the Highway of Legends. Find your...
by Mary Howard Glover | Feb 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Winter in Spanish Peaks Country is quieter, slower, and beautifully immersive. Snow-covered forests, wide-open valleys, and dramatic mountain backdrops create the perfect setting for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, winter hiking, and snowmobiling, with trail...
