A wonderful and welcome place to stop since the nearby City of Walsenburg issued a disaster…read moredeclaration and homes and businesses were without water. Glad the state park was open.

Fantastic state park! Two lakes, swim beach, camping and picnic facilities. We've seen bears and…read moredeer. Caught catfish, muskie, rainbows and browns.

A beautiful mountain park, just a short drive from Pueblo, Colorado; Totally worth the drive. A…read moregreat place to escape to for some stillness and to re-connect with nature. Great programs for people of all ages, especially kids! Dave and the rest of his staff is great at what they do. They also have very nice trails. They even offer mountain wedding venue services and overnight packages for other groups.

From the owner: Located in the Beulah Valley, the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center Mountain Park Campus offers…read more611 acres of hiking trails filled with Ponderosa Pines and streams. Home to the Horseshoe Lodge, overnight lodging is available with a variety of beautiful floor plans to choose from. A self-service continental breakfast is provided for all lodge guests.

Beautiful breathtaking drive! Recommend if height and sheer drop off in both sides is not a…read moreproblem, take your time and enjoy the epic view

This is a great drive narrow one way foad.DO NOT GO if you are afraid of heights…read more As far as hiking it it is steep and rocky lots of cactus . If you stay on the road way watch for car and step off pavement about half way up from entrance you will see dinosaur footprints and fossils in the rocks way cool.take water with you it will be needed

We finally got the opportunity to visit this Colorado landmark and structure. We were fortunate…read moreenough to be visiting the area, and they had just opened up Hwy 160 the day before (closed for more than a month due to the Aspen Acres forest fire). The castle was larger and taller than I expected, and we spent hours wandering around it taking photos (there were some areas like the tallest tower, we were not brave enough to quest). They had a nice gift store on location where I got to meet Jellybean the small dog, and they also have portable toilets on site which were well maintained. After visiting the area and even living in Colorado in the past, we had never thought about visiting Bishops Castle and now regret we did not do it earlier. Definitely, a must see landmark in Colorado and they do take donations.

In the traditional sense. But definitely historic as in something that you should see. It's about…read morean hour south of denver. And well worth the drive. If you go in Winter make sure you have snow tires or chains. Be smart about this. This is colorado. Was much more advanced and creative than I had been told. I would go back again to see what kind of advancement has been made. Appears to be pretty much structurally sound. Although if you weigh over 130 lb I would be cautious in going on the scaffolding. What's that being said the majority of the structure is very stable and very secure. While you were there, please be respectful. Respectful of others. Respectful of the property and respectful of the effort that has gone into this work of art. This is one man's dream that has come to fruition. There is a donation box. It is advisable I would leave a donation. I left $20 which I thought was more than worth it to see this marvel.

We stopped at Great Sand Dunes National Park during a scenic drive to Durango and were impressed by…read moreits unique landscape. The massive dunes set against the surrounding mountain range create spectacular views unlike anything else in Colorado. The visitor center was well maintained, with clean restrooms, an informative museum, and had a short film highlighting the dune ecosystem. There is also a large gift shop, though prices were on the higher side. While I would not consider it a destination on its own, it is absolutely worth a stop if you're traveling through this part of the state. Note: No vehicles of any type are allowed on the dunes.

Great Sand Dunes National Park is otherworldly and honestly one of the most unique landscapes to be…read moreexperiences in North America. It's a bit of a smaller park in terms of trails and not going to be like RMNP so make sure you know what you're getting into. We planned our trip for May when the creek is usually flowing and the dunes are optimal for sledding. Unfortunately for us we hit a patch of bad weather and it was drizzling our whole day spent here. Additionally the park is experiencing a dry spell and the creek that is usually flowing in May was still dry. C'est la vie! We still had a blast climbing the dunes, letting the kids play in the sand, and taking in the views. To be honest the views are the best part - it's incredible to see these dunes and learn more about the history of the landscape in this region of Colorado. We didn't get to sled as the conditions were not ideal for it but we plan on someday returning and doing the full experience. If you're on the fence about coming here it's well worth a visit!

Lake Como trail was a lot of fun. The hike to Lake Como isn't easy so pack light. I would also…read morerecommend starting early in the morning because there isn't a lot of shade along the trail to protect you from the sun. Don't forget your bug spray (I've never seen so many mosquitoes in my life). Be careful on Blanca and Ellingwood because it's easy to lose the trail.

Things you MUST know about the most common Mount Blanca trail:…read more 1. Hardest Off Road trail in the country. 2. Overnight camp at beautiful Como Lake. There are 2 campsites one will cross before getting to Como Lake if your in a sticky situation. 3. Takes about 5-7 hours to get to Como Lake. There may be a large stream or two interrupting the trail at some parts that one must navigate (over 100 yeards after rainfall) 4. 3 hours to summit blanca after leaving Como Lake. 5. Will pass 3 lakes in all reaching peak. One with a large 50 foot waterfall. 6. Not many people climb this fourteener compared to others because of its location. 7. Ellingwood and Little Bear are accessible from this peak. 8. This is a Moderately Difficult Fourteener. 9. Como Lake and Summit offer spectacular views.

This park has always been my favorite. I love the "duck" pond. It is a nice little walk around…read more The "bridge" overlooking the north side of the pond is so fun! Then it's on to the little "art" studio. Local artists show there. The pieces of art are reasonably priced! Keep walking, there's a play area for kids and the flowers during summer are blooming all through the center. Walk thru and have a seat, see the bronze statue of the founder.This is a nice place for a "selfie"! Leave the center and continue the walk - in the summer on Friday's at the far North end is the Farmer's Market. Continue the circular walk around the park and at the far South end on Friday's are the "Food" trucks. Plenty of picnic tables with lots of beautiful shade trees. Great place for a picnic! Love, love, this park. It is such a landmark for the City of Pueblo. Easy to see just off I-25, exit on 13th Street & turn right onto Santa Fe. Straight into the park! Enjoy!

Pickleball! Bathrooms! A nice kids park. Security guard. Green spaces and did I mention Pickleball?read more

This park is the best. The zoo, great ball fields and tennis courts, and a wonderful playground…read morewith an amusement park attached make it the perfect place to spend the day. There are picnic tables and gazebos. Plenty of swings which is great since that seems to be hit or miss at parks. Plus the area makes for a laid back play area since cars drive slow and it's no where near the road. A great park for parents to sit on the bench with a book while the kids run.

Super fun for kids. Maybe a smaller kids park. Tickets are 25 cents and most rides cost 2. There's…read morea small train, carousel, 2 jumpers, little airplane rides, tiny Ferris wheel and a few others. You can also fish in the pond they have there.

Love this oasis in the middle of Pueblo. I hear it is modeled off the canals in San Antonio,…read moreTexas. My friend from San Antonio did say they reminded him of the canals of his town. There is something along the path for anyone. Many restaurants, beautiful views, good exercise and shops to browse. There is a free parking garage right off the trail too.

Pueblo clearly put some thought into their downtown, this boardwalk is perfect for an early morning…read morerun or an evening stroll. Great spot for walking your dog too. From the beautiful water feature to the historical plaques/memorial, it's such a great use of the space. And it's so easily accessible at several different points, easy to get in and out (and across) if you have a different origin and destination. Well worth a quick visit!

This place is very nice weather you beginner or professional they have the right course for you…read more They have a 9 Hole Executive course. On the executive course they have three par fours and a rest apart threes very challenging but good enough for beginners. You can also play the 18-hole course four more accomplished players they have outside seating they have a room for parties that seats up to a hundred. Putting greens for practice and more Pro house and a full dining area. They have a bar that sells Liquors beers drinks whatever you need. And if you order food it comes out fast.

This is the best bang for the buck in Pueblo if you have kids. The ride tickets are only a quarter!…read moreWe came on super hero night and had a blast. I think I had more fun than my kids did!