Old Spanish Trail Landmark
A historic trade route that connects Santa Fe NM with Los Angeles, CA and crosses 6 states!
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History and Heritage
Historic Engine 169
Created to meet passenger train needs for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, this engine was part of an order of 12 engines and is said to be one of the oldest surviving locomotives of the D&RG Railroad!
Read More >Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad-Explore our History, Scenery & Machinery! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzCX-qYUKlU Built in 1880, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a magnificent, living remnant of the historic American West.
Read More >​Highway of Legends National Scenic and Historic Byway
One of the San Luis Valleys' three nearby scenic byways is the Highway of Legends which spans 82 miles between the town of Aguilar on Interstate 25 and Colorado Highway 12 at Cuchara Pass. Along the ride, drivers will be welcomed by the Sangre de Cristos and surrounding mountains as they pass through a historically traveled route by the valley's first explorers and settlers.
Read More >Monte Vista Historical Society
The Society was organized in 1987 as a non-profit volunteer group committed to the preservation of historical documents, photographs, and buildings in Monte Vista and surrounding areas. Fifteen Monte Vista buildings have been placed on the National and State Registry of Historic Places through its efforts. A collection of over 4,000+ photographs (indexed) and articles, history reference books, and memorabilia are available to the public.
Read More >Homelake Veteran’s History Museum
Homelake Veteran's History Museum is a hidden gem that is worth the drive to explore! Located on the beautiful, historic grounds of the Colorado Veterans Home at Home Lake, the state's very first veterans' home established in 1889, the Home Lake Veterans History Museum is a true hidden gem for history lovers and patriots alike.
Read More >Historic Exploration: 4 Trails in the the San Luis Valley With Fascinating History
The San Luis Valley is brimming with history, beginning with Native American Paleo-Indian cultures that date back to 11,000 years ago. The Ute people inhabited the valley for much of its early history, and the Spanish began exploration of the modern-day San Luis Valley in the late 16th century.
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