Stayed with my brother-in-law at the RV park, gorgeous area, deer walked through the park, it was…read moreoff season, just before memorial day, so they still weren't fully set up, so I can't comment during full season, we were there to fish, not be catered to anyway, we had a great time, will go back

Loved our stay! Beautiful property. Tight back in RV spots so put your big boy/girl backing up…read morepanties on! LOL! RV spots are cozy. Lots of trees and there sure is some wildlife. I hope to be back another day.

We had a wonderful time staying with Mike while skiing Cuchara. Our room was huge with two bedrooms…read moreand a full kitchen. We especially enjoyed the wide selection of VHS tapes and cozy decor. Mike was an outstanding host with world class breakfasts each morning, top tier hospitality, and fun conversations. It truly felt as if we were right at home and part of the Cuchara family. Mike is deeply involved in the comeback of Cuchara mountain ski area and its was fun to stay with somebody so passionate about the success of this mountain town. We can't wait to visit again!

This is EXACTLY the kind of place I hope to find when I'm looking for a vacation. I'm not much of…read morea "hotel" person. Mike's inn is perched on the banks of a rushing creek (and the lawn out back along the creek is pure paradise), and when you stay here, you feel welcome enough to feel like family, without all the social obligations that come with staying with family. Mike is a local legend, everyone knows him. He is the driving force behind the re-opening of the ski resort in Cuchara, and has been in the ski business his whole professional life. He is a gracious, kind host...quiet and reserved, but is happy to chat if you engage him. He's a SUPERB cook (and this is coming from a chef!), and his breakfasts are truly outstanding. The place is supremely dog friendly, with no extra charge for a pet. (A huge savings if you're staying a week.) Yes...this is an older home, converted to an inn. (Each suite has a full kitchen.) This is not The W. Don't come expecting that. We found our suite to be twice the size we expected, supremely comfy, and the price was spot-on for such a wonderful stay with breakfast every day, and an unlimited source of information about the area. Without question, we will be back!

We've stayed at Two Fox Cabins two separate times now and we've enjoyed both time so much! The…read moreowners, are so accommodating and the cabins have a cute southwest vibe! It was our anniversary the second time and they made the trip extra special! We will always stay here if we travel to this side of the state.

This place is really charming. My husband and I stayed here for one night on our way to Taos, and…read morewe are so glad we did! We stayed in the casa cactus cabin, and it was so cozy and cute. Everything was very clean, the beds had soft linens and the room was appointed well. Wall heaters worked great to keep us toasty all night. I would come back and stay here again in a heartbeat!

This weekend we decided to venture in to the Culebra Range of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the…read moreSan Isabel National Forest to enjoy the wildflowers and try our hand at fishing. The headwaters of the rainbow trout-stocked Purgatoire River run through Purgatoire Campground and we were lucky enough to pitch our tents just a few paces from it this weekend; the crashing and tumbling water providing a surprisingly perfect "white noise" each night for slumber. The area surrounding the river is absolutely stunning with wildflowers and dense aspen and conifer growth everywhere. And, as is usually the case, it isn't until after we experience a place such as this that I become curious about its history. This weekend was no exception. Just 30 minutes of research this morning revealed an intriguing irony: the attraction and abundant life that characterizes the Purgatoire River is shrouded in historical mystery, hardship, and death: "It was once thought that Spanish explorers, namely a party led by Francisco Leyva de Bonilla in 1593, were the first to visit the Purgatoire River in the sixteenth century. An attack by Native Americans killed all but one of the Bonilla party at some point after it left New Mexico and reached the Great Plains. The attack was initially thought to have occurred on the Purgatoire; the river was so named because of the unblessed Catholic souls that were allegedly sent to el purgatorio--purgatory--along its banks. The name stuck (its current version is French), but the river may be named for the souls of men who never reached it--the location of the Bonilla expedition's demise remains uncertain." (Ref: https://coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/las-animas-county) At any rate, it is well worth the 2-1/2 hour drive from Colorado Springs to visit this alluring area and imagine what it was like before paved roads, iPhones, and grocery stores. To get there: Purgatoire Campground GPS coordinates are: (Latitude, Longitude): 37.2525, -105.10917 37°15'9"N, 105°6'33"W From La Veta, Colorado, take State Route 12 south for 25.3 miles to Purgatoire campground sign. Turn right onto gravel Route 34. Go 0.2 miles to "T" intersection. Turn right and drive 4 miles on rough gravel road to campground. The campground is very clean and monitored by camp hosts, Helga and Larry. I recommend Site 4, in particular, because it sits on the river and is sandwiched in between just one other campsite to the right and open space and the 5-mile North Fork Trail trailhead to the left.

Fun,Fun,Fun ! This is a very affordable little ski hill. Great for children and young…read morefamilies.Children ski free with a purchase of an adult ticket at $45.00. Heck of a deal. The stall is friendly. The visitors are friendly. And even better the Ski Patrol is visible and pro active and helpful. If you are looking to have a fun affordable ski day you cannot go wrong! Highly recommend going and no bumper to bumper traffic! Have fun see you there.

We had a great time stopping by on Friday! The slopes had plenty of coverage due to excellent…read moresnowmaking. We are not into terrain parks, but theirs did appear to have many quality features for those who are. In addition to checking out the bottom slopes, we slapped our skins on and explored some of the upper mountain. Beyond skiing, there is easy access to national forest hiking trails right from the parking lot. These guys are serious and this place is a great comeback story in the making! We cannot wait to visit again.

Quite a large visitor center for such a small town. Looks like they might have town meetings there…read moreas well. We ran into Teddy who seemed to be manning the ship. He gave a quick run down on all the highlights of San Luis including a recommendation to get tacos at Sonias.