Full Day Itineraries, Itineraries
Fill your day with adventure at the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, just a quick drive from Walsenburg. After dinner, cool down under the stars on La Veta Pass. Activity #1 – Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Pack a lunch and spend the day at the Great Sand Dunes National Park and [...] Tags: great sand dunes, la veta pass, mountain pass, san luis valley, star gazing
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About, History
In 1877, The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad crossed the Rocky Mountains for the first time over La Veta Pass in Huerfano County. Aptly named “Railroad Above the Clouds,” this train line attracted tourists from across the globe who wished to ride the highest railroad in the world. These rides didn’t last long. In 1899, [...] Tags: depot, ghost town, historic district, la veta pass, railroad
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