The Sangre de Cristo Range offers some of the most dramatic and rewarding high-country hiking terrain in the American West. While millions of travelers journey to southern Colorado to marvel at the shifting sand hills of Great Sand Dunes National Park, an entirely different wilderness waits just beyond the dunes….
The experienced hiker will love this custom 3 day Alamosa High-Country Hiking Itinerary. So what are you waitng for? Grab your hiking buddy and get to planning, starting with reading this itinerary and gaining insperation for your Alamosa hiking adventure. Framed by the flat expanse of the San Luis Valley,…
Respect the Potato: The Vegetable That Powers the San Luis Valley When you step into Colorado’s San Luis Valley, you are standing on one of the most prolific agricultural stages in North America. Ringed by the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountains, this high-alpine desert produces roughly 90% to…
When the sun dips behind the San Juan Mountains, casting long crimson shadows across the San Luis Valley, a common misconception takes hold: time to pack it in for the night. Think again. In Alamosa, the adventure doesn’t stop at sunset, it simply changes frequencies. Whether you are looking to…
In Alamosa, autumn moves to a different rhythm. The local’s can be found out and about, crisp, cool high-desert air fills your lungs, slower traffic is starting, and the summer crowds begin to disappear. It’s also green chile roasting season, meaning the scent of charred Pueblo and Hatch peppers hangs…
There is a distinct moment that happens just after the sun dips below the jagged peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The vast high-desert sky turns various shades of purple, orange and pink, the first few stars spark to life, and the quiet of the San Luis Valley settles…
Welcome to Alamosa, a high-altitude agricultural wonderland where multi-generational culinary heritage meets a modern, award-winning craft food movement. This 3-day itinerary is custom-built to guide your palate through some of the very best the town has to offer: from century-old family green Chile recipes and world-class barley transformed into crisp…
This four-day culture based itinerary is designed to immerse you in the vibrant cultural tapestry of the San Luis Valley. You’ll explore the intersection of ancient Spanish-Colonial traditions and modern artistic flair, all while staying at the valley’s most iconic stargazing accommodations. Day 1: ArtScape & High-Desert Glamping Day 2:…
More than a train ride, Cumbres & Toltec is an experience. Enlighten each of your five senses as you ride the rails that have been ran for more than 100 years! If you are planning an escape to Alamosa, your itinerary is likely already packed with majestic mountain views, starry…
Step into history where the tracks of the narrow-gauge railroad met the adobe walls of the frontier. This three-day journey takes you through the “Cradle of Colorado,” tracing the path of Native Americans, Buffalo Soldiers, pioneers, and the steam engines that bridged the gap between the wild West and the…