Visit La Junta

08/18/2026

Today's the day!! City of La Junta Municipal Building, 12 PM!

The work session will also be livestreamed on City of La Junta Public Notices.

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The City of La Junta Tourism Advisory Board is holding a public work session with representatives from Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site to review current concept alternatives for Bent's Old Fort and gather focused input related to future planning.

Questions and comments related to the concept alternatives and the future preservation of Bent's Old Fort will be welcome. All input will be documented and included in formal comments.

Please join us!!

12 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at the City of La Junta Municipal Building.

08/17/2026

Reminder: Public Work Session on Bent's Old Fort TOMORROW!

The City of La Junta Tourism Advisory Board will hold a public work session with representatives from Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site to review current concept alternatives and gather public input regarding future planning and preservation efforts.

Those unable to attend may submit comments through the public input form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegl4oJfoOOPDHlhEe4ayEze419aEj1h8X_E1iWPe6ZYaI--A/viewform

The City of La Junta Tourism Advisory Board is holding a public work session with representatives from Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site to review current concept alternatives for Bent's Old Fort and gather focused input related to future planning.

Questions and comments related to the concept alternatives and the future preservation of Bent's Old Fort will be welcome. All input will be documented and included in formal comments.

Please join us!!

12 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at the City of La Junta Municipal Building.

08/15/2026

Where are all the Colorado birders at?? Have you spotted the rare Vermilion Flycatcher? Most common in Latin America but they do find their way to the Southwestern United States...

The Comanche National Grassland is a fantastic place for birding and it's a real possibility to come across some rare birds. Add it to your itinerary the next time you're in La Junta!

08/13/2026

We love to see Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site as well as Picket Wire Canyonlands on this list! How a many of these places have YOU visited??

www.denvergazette.com/outtherecolorado/2026/08/12/15-overlooked-colorado-spots-that-dont-get-the-hype-they-deserve/

From the Maroon Bells to Hanging Lake to Rocky Mountain National Park, many iconic natural and historic destinations around the Centennial State get plenty of attention. That said, here’s a list of 15 spots that may be flying under your radar: 1. Interlaken Historic Resort Built along the shores o...

08/12/2026

Chic indeed! Tarantula Fest is the last weekend in September in Downtown La Junta. It will be here before we know it and we can’t wait to celebrate!!

More info ➡️ www.visitlajunta.net/tarantula-trek

08/11/2026

Join us for the 2nd Annual Tour de Santa Fe Trail Bike Ride to benefit the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center!!

08/09/2026

The Great Colorado Time Capsule is in La Junta today August 9, 2026 from 9-10 a.m. at La Junta City Park.

Learn more: https://visitloveland.com/colorado-capsule/

08/07/2026

The City of La Junta Tourism Advisory Board is holding a public work session with representatives from Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site to review current concept alternatives for Bent's Old Fort and gather focused input related to future planning.

Questions and comments related to the concept alternatives and the future preservation of Bent's Old Fort will be welcome. All input will be documented and included in formal comments.

Please join us!!

12 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at the City of La Junta Municipal Building.

08/01/2026

Community breakfast in action! 🥞

08/01/2026

is pretty great if you ask us! Happy 150th Birthday to Colorado! Here in La Junta the plains stretch wide and the sky goes on forever. And yes, we are home to the great tarantula trek! If you're curious to learn more about La Junta, head to https://visitlajunta.net.

This land has been telling Colorado's story for a long, long time.