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Have you hiked East Spanish Peak? Once a landmark for passing wagon trains, East Spanish Peak is now a superb excursion for modern-day adventurers.
www.5280.com/2019/09/hike-we-like-east-spanish-peak/
Hike East Spanish Peak Near Walsenburg, Colorado
Once a landmark for passing wagon trains, East Spanish Peak is now a superb hike for modern-day adventurers.Love Colorado
Brandon Susen you hiked it without using any trails!! Remember grandpa could see you at the very top from his cabin! 😍
Beautiful
We did that with our girls when they were teenagers. Got stuck in a thunderstorm up top!
Did it in Boy Scouts in 1983
Be there done that👍🏻
Stephanie Madison Cage 😎
Donna. Erika.
One of the best views of the fall colors? Cuchara Pass!
www.koaa.com/community/colorado-living/everything-you-need-to-know-to-see-colorados-fall-colors
Everything you need to know to see Colorado's fall colors
The leaves will start changing soon in Colorado, here's when they'll change and where you need to go.Nice to know about this
Looks like the timing of the fall colors will coincide with La Veta's Octoberfest!
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Steve Burnett
Saundra Neely Jan Friedemann Thomas
The Spanish Peaks...will forever pull on my heart strings!
Gorgeous, thank you for sharing.
Awesome!
OH gosh..How beautiful!!
Oh thank you thank you thank you
You’ve been there, right? As a scout and with your dad later on, right? I have never gotten that far.
Beautiful.
Beautiful!!!
Jaclyn Herndon
Dana Howard. Linda Bush. Stan Scoggins. Nelson Sanchez
Wes Kent Scott Lathrop Lane1
Want to see the Fort Carson marching band perform?
Join us in Walsenburg September 7th for Mountain Mining Days!
The fun starts with a downtown parade featuring marching bands, horses, collectible cars, and so much more! Along 6th street, food and artisan vendors, a kids’ zone with fun games, face painting, and other activities await. Bands entertain the crowds all day on the stage at Miners Plaza. A hot rod and vintage car show is also featured.
Come out and join the fun!
THIS SATURDAY! Meet Zoila Gomez, an Olympic runner at La Plaza Inn in Walsenburg at 6pm! 🏃🏿♀️🏃🏾♀️🏃🏼♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏻♀️
La Veta may be small and laid-back, but it’s also the art hub of the Spanish Peaks Region. Galleries featuring local, national, and international artists dot La Veta’s quaint Main Street. Art lovers are encouraged to spend time in La Veta and check out the galleries!
Love this area 💜
Enjoyed Spanish Peaks, La Veta, Ludlow, and TBM!!!
La Vets one of the funkiest towns around.
Lindsay Jordan - you made the SPC post! 😛
The Painted Horse Gallery
Being an Artist La Veta is one of my favorite places to visit and to paint. It was also the home of my Great Grandfather Richard Eden originally from England. He is buried there having been killed by lightning in 1919 at the age of 70.
The Dog Days of Cuchara was a hit! 🐶🐩🐕 @ Cuchara, Colorado
Where is Gaylene Smith and Riley? Was he too fast for the photo 🐕🐾😄😄
Awesome
How fun!!!
Oh my gosh!!! Gracie and Lola would be in the race to win... lol!!!
Cute💖💖💖💖
Jennifer...dog days...💜 the chihuahua 🤣
Richard A Boyd
Laynee Rose Benson
Samantha Arellano Gutierrez
Sam Blaine lol
Ann Favel we should’ve taken chi chi and skitz
Chey Thomas Oscar would’ve smoked these dogs lol
Derick Bounds
Rhiley Van Maanen soooo why didn’t we take pep?
Take a drive through Spanish Peaks Country with @travelstorys and learn about the history of our beautiful area.
We had a great time at the Spanish Peaks Music Festival - can't wait for next year!
Spanish Peaks Music Festival 2020 already in the works!
The Dog Days of Cuchara is coming up next Saturday! Bring your best four-legged friend for races, fetch competitions, face painting, and more!
Have been! Lots of fun.
I wish Salida would do this
Love Senic Hwy 12!! Have a friend in Stonewall 🤠
Do y’all have anything for disabled dogs? My buddy went blind recently.
Sandra Lara check this out .
Mindy this would’ve been fun 🙂
Gage Dear
Ashley J. Schrauth
Brandon Segura
Kathleen O'Connell go!!!
Mark your calendars for the Secret Places of Walsenburg Walking Tour! August 24th at 9:30am! Lead by local historian Carolyn Newman, or Mother Jones, you'll get to see hiding places, peep holes, and more! Cost is $10/person, and children under 12 are free! Please call Carolyn for more information: 719-738-2840
mark your calendars for when????
What's the date?
"What were popping out of the ground were the most fascinating things I've seen in a long, long time, and my eyes were riveted downward, on the charred, burnt earth.
Bob Kennemer takes the Denver Post on a fire morel hunt, read the full story at the link below!
Would love to be able to be there!! My ggg-grandparents came to la Veta in 1872 with a Georgia Colony wagon train. Their daughter lived with us in the Springs when I was little!
What is the schedule of events? I can't find anything, anywhere. The website is also out-of-date.
Post pics y’all!
Join us Saturday for a run! The Francisco Fort 5/10K takes place on a scenic course in La Veta, Colorado. The 5K is an out-and-back run - bring your dog for a bark and walk if you wish!
Listen to some music, learn some history, buy some art, and even make your own adobe brick! All next weekend at the Francisco Fort Days!
So, Jon Chandler already played on June 20?
Celebrate La Veta's origins with music, art, and more for the entire family at Francisco Fort Days! Coming up July 20th.
I woukld like someone from committee to contact me. I'm a native American dancer performer. I'm interested in performing there next year.
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Spanish Peaks Music Festival is this weekend! Music, food, and more for the whole family!
Have a great time!
Exit West is ready for the party !
Joy Beeler
Ahhhh...miss it already! On our way back to Florida today.
My dad was born at the base of these mountains.
Wonderful photo. On my list to climb.
Glorious!
So beautiful
Gorgeous.
I share this photo a lot, but it is so relaxing to view!
Amazing love it
Beautiful view
Absolutely beautiful!!
Beautiful
Beautiful!!!
Gorgeous
It is Gorgeous country.
Gorgeous
Beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
Love! Love! Love! Awesome place. Been there so many times!
i love the rockies ..the camping is wonderful and free
we call it the dolly parton mountains😂
Awe ! Brings back childhood memories watching the sun set between the peaks from our location !
One of the many beautiful areas of Colorado.
Awesome 👍😎
One of my favorite spots!
Add this to your summer bucket list!
So beautiful
So beautiful
Beautiful!
love it
Who wants to take a hike to Zapata Falls with me??
Sean Sanchez
Jake Duft
New for 2019! We are pleased to offer a new weekend evening experience for both residents and guests visiting the San Luis Valley: Wine Train Colorado. Our Wine Train offers first-class seating and traditional white linen rail service and a sampling of Colorado wines. Our chef-inspired menu allows guests to sample both whites and reds with a variety of delectable small plate offerings, ending on a sweet note. Engage in conversation, walk about our vintage dome and art deco club cars while enjoying jazz music on your two-hour round trip rail journey.
Fridays and Saturdays June 21 through August 24.
www.coloradotrain.com/special-events/wine-and-cheese-train/
Wine & Cheese Train Tour | Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
Savor a relaxing summer evening in the San Luis Valley with a traditional white linen rail service with three carefully selected courses paired with Colorado wines.Wow!!! This sounds great!!! Thanks for posting Ron!!! 😃💖🤗
Do you have any trips that make a round-trip from La Veta?
Daniel Roop Shana Greer Chris Greer
Pam Boer
Sara Batye
Ashley Smithee McGlynn
Pam Boer
Brian Masters 🥰
Shelly Martin lets do it
This Weekend! sonicbloomfestival.com/
SONIC BLOOM Festival | June 20-23, 2019 | Hummingbird Ranch, CO
Join us for Colorado's Premier Electronic Music Festival at Hummingbird Ranch in beautiful Spanish Peaks Country, CO. Music, Art, Yoga, Education, Community and more❤️
Is this what you and Nikki Marion are doing?
Is this what you and Nikki Marion are doing?
Are you following @spanishpeakscountry on Instagram? Follow along for great photos like this one by Apresto Photography!
Learn about where to experience Dark Sky Month in Spanish Peaks Country! And check out this article for some more great places to stargaze!
www.5280.com/2019/06/6-of-colorados-best-stargazing-destinations/?fbclid=IwAR3jco9h1AaAvHRucx4vCU...
The Spanish Peaks were the first named Peaks I recall seeing on a trip to Colorado nearly 70 years ago.
Martha Addington hope you enjoy.