A truly remarkable landscape that must be experienced. These are the tallest sand dunes in North…read moreAmerica. Yes, in Colorful Colorado!!! My first trip to Great Sand Dunes National Park was in February of this year. It completely exceeded my expectations. No, it's not classic Colorado. Yes, I visited in the off season (more people should do this!) Minimal crowds meant having most of the park to myself. I rented a sandboard in Alamosa and sandboarded down the dunes. Only $20 at Kristi Mountain Sports! Talk about a thrilling experience! Totally recommend doing this if you're craving an adventure. All you have to be cautious of are the weather conditions, specifically wind. I watched the forecast like a hawk and tailored my visit accordingly. The two popular hikes to experience the dunes are High Dune and Star Dune, with the latter being the tallest. Now you know I'm a hiker and that I grew up near the ocean...but hiking on sand??? Not for the faint of heart! I made it up to High Dune and ran out of water and decided it was best to head back. Incredible views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. At a few points I was completely surrounded by dunes and that was a feeling I never thought I'd experience! Visiting at sunrise the following morning was spectacular. I was the only one in the trailhead parking lot! The pink skies over the dunes and mountains was a special combination. I hiked the Dunes Overlook Trail afterwards and I'd recommend it since you get to see the park from a higher vantage point. I also saw 25 deer on trail, no I'm not exaggerating! This was the adventure of a lifetime. Go play in Colorado's sandbox, you'll be surprised how much you enjoy it! Can't wait to come back!

Looking for something different than skiing down a mountain in Colorado!? You should visit the sand…read moredunes- definitely a bit more physically challenging but once you get to the sand dunes and get to sled down the dunes it's so much fun! We rented sleds from a place just half a mile down the road. They give super clear instructions on how to use them!

As a pair of traveling campers when all else failed Base Camp pulled through! We did not have an…read moreRV and only had tents, but the timing could not have worked out better. They had just finished a 10x10 tent pavilion and we were first to try it out and it is safe to say I am super excited to come back at my next trip to the sand dunes to see how everything has progressed. The hosts are super accommodating and really tried their best to make sure we were taken care of. 10/10 would recommend!

Level sites, easy in and out, great showers and bathrooms. Be sure to visit Alamosa visitor center,…read morelots of great information about the area and Colorado in general.

Beautiful Facility with a Super Friendly lady at the desk who was also very helpful. Even had a dog…read moretreat for mine. Clean restrooms are a plus. My only concern was the employee who came in and out a few times with no mask and the live in dog who growled at my dog who wasn't even in the building. Also, I have severe allergies to anything other than a very few tyes. Other than that it was really quite nice.

It is an absolute honor to give the first review and page created for the City of South Fork,…read moreColorado. We road tripped to South Fork, CO as our first stop on our way to Durango, CO. My favorite small town, they have the best coffee and morning croissants by Rachel's Keep On Keepin On Coffee Stand! We hiked San Juan National Forest, enjoyed an overlook bypass view and met some really down to earth folk. The outdoor scenery is so surreal and such a blessing; what a blessing this life is. The Bruce Spruce Ranch is just on the other side: West Fork, CO. They have Horseback riding and the West Fork Campground, which has a very kind and welcoming campground host. My friend and I stayed in the Foot Hill Lodge and enjoyed such awesome service and we even spotted some deer. South Fork has some serious farm land and wonderful cows roaming free. I absolutely enjoy the memory we had in May of 2021. This town is truly a gift and spectacular at the very least.

Lovely people! Lots of local information. They have lots of brochures for local things to see and…read moredo.

Really nice people, free coffee on the afternoon we were there, free maps, clean restrooms, leafy…read moreneighborhood. Such a nice respite on the road. Thank you!

Pueblo is blessed to have Steven representing this area! A friendlier and more knowledgable local…read morecannot be found I'm sure. Take his advise, it's valid. Ask anything you want, he'll find the answer! And make sure you take a walk around the riverfront. This town did an amazing job creating an inviting space with wonderful waterside eateries & businesses that deserve a look

I don't think I've ever been to a "welcome center" that was as genuinely welcoming as this one…read more Steven, who manages the center, enhanced our Pueblo visit more than I can say. We took every one of his suggestions (which were tailored to our personalities) and they were all great. He even called a local coffee place for us to confirm they were open, and had a solution (that worked) on how to get email on my cranky iPad. He's a gem!

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.

An Afternoon Well Spent !!…read more It has been many years since I've been to the Raton area and typically whenever I was in the area it was just a quick to use the bathroom or get gas. On this visit, it was on a Friday afternoon and I had a few hours to kill and wanted to actually see some of the area. I remembered from years past that there were some lakes up in the mountains that I had always wanted to see and now was my chance. The Park is only about 20 miles from Raton and the roads were not that busy. The drive up is really nice as you see mountains, hills ranches, and some great scenery. On the way to Lake Maloya I stopped at one of the smaller lakes, Lake Alice and spent about half an hour checking it out. There really isn't access to that lake but you can tell its frequented by anglers. It is a nice small scenic lake. I then made my way up to Lake Maloya which is a reservoir for the area and right on the Colorado border. The lake is magnificent!! On a nice warm summer day, there was a nice breeze and no bugs. There were boaters on the lake, some people canoeing and some campers but it was not that busy at all. I spent a good two hours stopping and driving farther up the lake until I came to the gate that takes you to Dorothy Lake ( for another time). The views are just amazing, I suggest bringing a canoe or kayak and spending a good day there. I'm not sure if there is swimming since I didn't see anyone swimming in the water. Next up was Sugarite Canyon, and when you stop at the main entrance they use the honour system where you pay, so please pay!!! I made my way to the visitors center and got a map of the trails. The canyon is a great place to hike and I saw no one else on the trail and felt like I had the place to myself. I can't describe how nice it was walking through the canyon, and all there is to see. I highly recommend hiking with a buddy since it is in a remote area and I saw a few different animal tracks as I made my way through the trails. In short, this area is worth a visit, you can spend a few hours there or a few days, its truly part of the magnificence that is New Mexico.

Google know all about this place but not yelp? We are fixing…read morethat right now. As the parks service says "The nature enthusiast will appreciate the abundance of wildlife, birds, butterflies, and wildflowers among the lakes, creeks, forests, and meadows. Nearly all outdoor recreation activities are possible: Fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and camping." All true. This is a huge park. Full of lakes, trails & wildlife. We took a 6 mile loop trail starting at the dam yesterday and saw NO ONE else. Lots of scat indicate there lots of moose and bear around, so be aware. There are numerous other trails as well add the aforementioned activities. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

My son and I hiked Seven Bridges trail on Easter morning. This is a very gentle out and back that…read moremost any ability can tackle with complete ease. The hike itself was absolutely stunning Sunday morning. The weather had shaped up nicely and while it was covered with snow, it didn't require crampons (I went in trail runners). As snow melted and fell from the pines, it felt like a magical playground. The bridges are all very close to each other, the water rushing along side most of this hike made for the most tranquil morning. I can't imagine this trail being anymore beautiful than it was this past weekend. I've seen glimpses of it in the summer from videos of trail runs and while it's gorgeous then I am so grateful to have experienced it covered in a layer of snow, icicles hanging, sun shining and simply splendid from the moment we parked the car at the trailhead. Highly recommend!

In the realm of seven or so mile loops, this is an easy one. Of course, don't forget you can still…read moreinjure yourself and there are slightly hairy stretches of scrambling after Bridge Seven. Beforehand, each of the bridges provide pleasant landmarks with the rushing water below to sooth the senses while offering a few degree differential from trail temps. A couple miles beyond Bridge Seven you enter a quaint aspen meadow, small compared to points around Aspen or points west of Crested Butte, but a pleasant oasis. Continue north then east and you can summit Kineo before the descent back down past Mays to the upper lot at High Drive, Upper Gold Camp and Gold Camp.

Absolutely great customer service!!!! She was so friendly and helpful at the same time! She made us…read morefeel very welcome!

What a warm welcome into Colorado! Lovely center to enjoy a quick break after a long drive. A…read morelovely lady assisted us with materials specific to our area. Do stop here and enjoy the views and wonderful staff.