7 Care for Colorado Principals

7 Care for Colorado Principals

This message for Colorado travelers was developed in a partnership between the Colorado Tourism Office and Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Know Before You Go Our state and federal agencies manage 42 percent of Colorado’s majestic landscape, and our cities...
Top Reason to Visit La Veta and Cuchara

Top Reason to Visit La Veta and Cuchara

La Veta and Cuchara have some of the most unique geological features in the country. The 82-mile Highway of Legends was selected by The Lonely Planet as one of Colorado’s best Scenic Byways. La Veta and Cuchara are alive with entertainment, theater, music in...
La Veta Pass

La Veta Pass

La Veta Pass (more properly known as North La Veta Pass) bridges the Sangre de Cristo Mountains between the eastern plains and the San Luis Valley at an elevation of 9,413 feet. It lies 1.6 miles northeast of Old La Veta pass and is now accessed via Highway 160. Old...
Cordova Pass

Cordova Pass

Cordova Pass sits on the western shoulder of the West Spanish Peak, rises to an elevation of 11,260 feet, and lies just outside the Spanish Peaks Wilderness. Cordova Pass is reached via the Apishapa Road, a leg of the Scenic Highway of Legends. Most of the time, the...
Art in an Afternoon

Art in an Afternoon

It doesn’t take long to learn that Spanish Peaks Country has a thriving art scene. From galleries to art classes, theatrical performances, and more, this little pocket of Southern Colorado is sure to please every art lover. Activity #1 – Museum of Friends...
An Afternoon in Walsenburg

An Afternoon in Walsenburg

In just a few hours, visitors to Walsenburg can get a great sense of its history and unique culture with a visit to the Walsenburg Mining Museum and the Museum of Friends. These two cultural institutions are chock full of historic and artistic memorabilia sure to...