Outdoor Recreation
San Isabel National Forest is one of eleven National Forests in Colorado. The Forest includes over one million acres of beautiful scenery with snow-capped mountain peaks, spring wildflowers, autumn colors, crystal clear mountain lakes, and clear blue skies to enjoy. Prior to the establishment of the forest, the presence of American Indians, Spanish Land Grants, homesteading, and the [...] Tags: biking, birding, camping, fishing, hiking, lake, national forest
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Experiences, Outdoor Recreation
Colorado Parks and Wildlife began building the statewide Colorado Birding Trail in 2000, connecting points rich in birds and wildlife. The trail now consists of three regions—Western Colorado, Rocky Mountains, and Eastern Plains. It's in the Rocky Mountain region that you'll find the Spanish Peaks Birding Trail. The Spanish Peaks Birding Trail follows the Highway [...] Tags: bird watching, birding, birds
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Full Day Itineraries, Itineraries
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? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then our Animal Lovers full-day itinerary is for you! Start your day at the beautiful and [...] Tags: animals, bird trail, birding, birds, horseback riding, mission wolf, wolves
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Attractions, Experiences, Kids & Family, Outdoor Recreation
Colorado’s first state park, Lathrop State Park features two lakes and nearly 1,600 acres of recreational land nestled among the pinyons and junipers of the Spanish Peaks' foothills. Martin Lake offers water skiing, power, and sail boating. It’s also a warm-water lake, making it great for swimming. Horseshoe Lake is a peaceful haven for canoeists, [...] Tags: birding, boating, fishing, hiking, lake, playground, state park, swimming
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Attractions, Experiences, Kids & Family, Outdoor Recreation
There’s so much to do in Spanish Peaks County, where does one start? Good thing we compiled a list of some of our favorite activities. Take our challenge and try to do all 10! Find that one-of-a-kind item on Walsenburg’s Main Street and at the Antique Mall Go four-wheeling over Medano Pass to the Great [...] Tags: birding, fishing, four-wheeling, hiking, historic district, mini golf, trails, water park
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