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05/28/2026

Great Sand Dunes might be the destination, but Medano Pass is the kind of route that makes you rethink the whole trip.

When the pass opens, the drive through Spanish Peaks Country becomes its own adventure: creek crossings, raw backcountry terrain, and the kind of scenery you can't get from the highway.

Start in Walsenburg, where the murals and the history give you something to slow down for. Then, slow down and roll through Gardner.

Details on the route at the link. spanishpeakscountry.com/off-roading

05/22/2026

Art in the Park is back in La Veta on July 3 and 4!

The Spanish Peaks Arts Council turns 50 this year, Colorado turns 150, Huerfano County turns 165, and the country turns 250.

The annual arts and crafts fair features handmade work and original art in a variety of mediums, plus local food, right in town for both days.

La Veta's Independence Day parade runs Friday the 3rd and Cuchara holds theirs on Saturday the 4th, so the whole valley is moving this weekend.

https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/art-in-the-park/2026-07-04/

05/21/2026

Head to La Veta for a perfect day in Spanish Peaks Country 🏔️

The Francisco Fort Museum opens for the season on Thursday, May 21, welcoming visitors Thursday–Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM. Step inside and experience the stories and history that shaped this special place.

Admission is free, and donations help keep the Fort doors open for all to enjoy.

And while you're in La Veta, be sure to head next door to La Veta Mercantile. Their lineup is stacked with incredible live performances you won’t want to miss all summer long 🎶

Make a day of it, La Veta is calling.

Francisco Fort Museum La Veta Mercantile

https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/francisco-fort-opening-day-may-21/ and https://lavetamercantile.simpletix.com/

05/14/2026

Walsenburg turns into something pretty special on May 23.

Porchfest + Far Out Murals runs from 10am to 2pm, and it's free.
Live music spills out across porches, patios, and downtown corners while large-scale murals come to life on the walls throughout the day.

Vendors, yard sales, live music, and more!

Put it on your calendar. spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/walsenburg-porchfest-far-out-murals

05/07/2026

The landscape around Spanish Peaks Country didn't happen by accident.

The dikes radiating out from the Spanish Peaks, the volcanic buttes rising from the plains, the rock formations carved by millions of years of geologic activity...all of it has a story.

La Veta Trails just launched a new Geoheritage Initiative webpage to help residents and visitors actually understand what they're looking at out here.

Through scenic trails, guided experiences, and science-backed storytelling, the initiative connects the land you're walking to the forces that shaped it.

It's a new way to experience Huerfano and Las Animas Counties. Explore it at the link. https://lavetatrails.org/geoheritage/

04/29/2026

What do the Pyramids, Stonehenge, and the Spanish Peaks have in common?

Some believe they all sit at the intersection of “ley lines” - invisible energy pathways said to connect powerful places around the world.

And when you see the dramatic rock lines radiating from the Spanish Peaks, it’s easy to understand why the myth found its way here.

At the center stand:
⛰️ West Spanish Peak
⛰️ East Spanish Peak

The lines aren’t mystical, they’re 25-million-year-old volcanic dikes.

But powerful? Absolutely.

Maybe the “energy” is geology. Maybe it’s history. Maybe it’s simply standing somewhere that has mattered for generations.

Come feel it for yourself.

04/23/2026

Mark your calendars, a brand new event is rolling into Spanish Peaks Country this summer. ✌️🚐

Peace Love Vans Colorado is making its Colorado debut June 12–15 at the stunning Hummingbird Ranch in Rye. A weekend of van camping, live music, morning yoga in a geodesic dome, workshops, vendors along Shakedown Street, a tiki bar nestled in the trees, and 350 acres of crystal clear streams and Rocky Mountain wildflower views.
Vans, RVs, skoolies, tent campers, and the vanlife curious are all welcome. Camping tickets have sold out every year at their Florida event so grab yours early.

📅 June 12–15
📍 Hummingbird Ranch — 732 Co Rd 653, Rye, CO
🎟️ Weekend camping, tent camping & day passes available

Full event details + tickets: spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/peace-love-vans-colorado

04/16/2026

Music on the porches. Art on the walls. 👀

Head to Walsenburg on May 23 for Porchfest + Far Out Murals, a day where the whole town becomes a stage and a canvas.

🎶 Live music across porches, patios, and downtown corners
🎨 Large-scale murals coming to life throughout the day
🛍 Local vendors, yard sales, and unexpected finds along the way

Stroll, listen, watch, repeat.

https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/walsenburg-porchfest-far-out-murals/

04/11/2026

April showers bring May flowers. 🌷

All month long, the Walsenburg Downtown Revitalization Committee is raising funds for the vibrant, pictorial planters that make downtown Walsenburg one of the most welcoming Main Streets in southern Colorado.

These aren’t just flowers, they’re part of the Walsenburg Flower Planter Walking Tour, where each planter tells a story about the people, cultures, and landscapes that shape this place. Explore the tour: https://www.walkingwalsenburg.org/

Here's how to pitch in:
💛 Add a donation to your order at Gub Gub's (in-store or on Toast)
💛 Venmo:
💛 Email [email protected] for more options

Every dollar goes toward flowers from Huerfano Nursery and Garden Center. Any extra funds help power free community events like Porchfest and Mountain Mining Days.

Take a stroll, follow the stories, and help keep Main Street blooming from May through October. 🌻

04/09/2026

It's official. Out of all 43 state parks in Colorado, voters chose Lathrop State Park as their favorite. 🏆

Colorado's first state park, right here in Huerfano County, just won the State Parks Bracket. Not a seeded favorite. Not the biggest or the most well-known. Just a park that people love, chosen by the people who visit it.

Governor Jared Polis shared the news: "I am very excited that Lathrop was voted Colorado's favorite state park. Lathrop has a deep history in Colorado and was named Colorado's first state park in 1962. Since becoming a state park, Lathrop has become a boaters' and anglers' paradise, with fantastic views of the Spanish Peaks. I hope all Coloradans have a chance to visit Lathrop."

Two lakes. Views of the Spanish Peaks. Camping, fishing, boating, golf, hiking, and birding. All nestled at the base of the mountains in southern Colorado. If you haven't been yet, now's the time.

📍 Lathrop State Park, Walsenburg, CO

04/03/2026

On Saturday, April 25 from 11am to 1pm, Colorado Parks & Wildlife is hosting an Earth Day seeding event at Lathrop State Park. Volunteers will help restore campground areas where grass has been damaged by construction and heavy use. Without reseeding, invasive plants move in, so this is your chance to help keep Lathrop healthy and beautiful for years to come.

📅 Saturday, April 25 | 11am–1pm
📍 Meet at the Lathrop Visitor Center
📝 Registration required. Spots are limited to 50 volunteers

Bring water, sunscreen, gloves, and dress in layers for changing weather. All ages welcome! Grab the family and come spend a couple hours giving back to one of the most beautiful parks in southern Colorado.

🔗 Register here: cpwconnect.state.co.us

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Walsenburg, CO
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