Things to do in Alamosa

Satiate Your Appetite in Alamosa

What began as a small railway tent town, Alamosa was one of those places that seemed to pop up over night.  The city itself has come a long way since its humble beginning and has grown into the largest full-service city in the San Luis Valley, serving as the “Gateway to the Great Sand Dunes” [...]

Headed West? Stay in Alamosa

If your Colorado travel plans bring you to the charming community of Alamosa, you are in for a treat. This true western town is known for its close proximity to Great Sand Dunes National Park. Here, you can explore the tallest dunes in North America. When you are done, take a soak in the hot [...]

It’s No Croc: Gator Farm Right Here in Colorado

It’s a lonesome two-lane highway, populated with antelope and scrub oak, that stretches for more than 100 miles between Alamosa and Salida in the south-central part of the state. A great way to break up the drive, stretch your legs and amaze the kids along the way is to stop in at the Colorado Gators [...]

Joyful Journey: Soak Up Inner Peace at This Hot Springs Spa

Any journey through the San Luis Valley that includes a few hours’ sojourn at this hot springs nestled into the mountains is joyful. Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa has been known by many names, including Mineral Hot Springs, but it’s remained a place of tranquility and beauty set in southwestern adobe architecture that blends into [...]

Great Sand Dunes: Colorado’s Beach Without the Ocean

Sunset casts its golden light and eerie shadows across the vast sand dunes. We have just arrived, and feel like we should kick off our hiking boots and dig our toes into the silky sand. But no, it’s only about 40 degrees now, and it will get lots colder once the sun dips behind the [...]

America’s Tallest Sandbox: Try Dune-Hill Skiing

Outdoor aficionados might be divided into two factions – winter people and summer people.
Winter people are those who live for the season when snow blankets the land. For them, nirvana is a white-clad peak where they can don skis and carve turns down never-ending runs. Summer people, on the other hand, prefer warm days, sunshine [...]