Visit Wet Mountain Valley

06/05/2026

Even more neat happenings to share for the weekend!

06/04/2026

A quick snapshot of some of the happenings starting up for the summer and events coming up this weekend. A great excuse to take a short drive to the mountains!

05/30/2026

The quiet vibes of June in the valley 💕

A quiet Colorado mountain town offers big views, dark skies, and a peaceful June escape

05/25/2026

90 mins from the Springs, 60 from Pueblo — 100 rolling miles through the Rocky Mountains on the Rainbow Trail, access to more challenging trails, alpine lakes, 14ers, twinkling stars in a certified dark skies community…. And you don’t know about it?! 🥾🌲🏔️

https://rainbowtrail.co

Westcliffe is the perfect base camp for area activities, a friendly small town with a grand view, but also close to area attractions such as white water rafting, fishing the Arkansas River, Royal Gorge attractions, Bishops Castle, and Lake San Isabel.

Stay and play with some quality time to connect as the Westcliffe has restaurants, quaint coffee shops, stores, museums, events, and some of the most affordable overnight lodging in the Rocky Mountains! 🛌😴💕

Be sure to pack a blanket and enjoy a few minutes at the end of Main Street at Bluffs Park for world class stargazing over the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. Westcliffe is an Internationally certified Dark Skies community ⭐️🌛🌖

https://www.darkskiescolorado.org

Get more information on the variety of options on our recreation page…as well as a FREE downloadable map

https://visitwetmountainvalley.com/recreation/?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Memorialweek&utm_content=textlink

Explore the Sangre De Cristo Mountains on the RAINBOW TRAIL The Rainbow Trail rambles through forests and green meadows at an average elevation of 9,000 feet and offers miles of beautiful hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking adventures. Colorado’s Most Notable Trail Colorado’s notable Ra...

05/24/2026

What a beautiful day for all to enjoy in Westcliffe today!  Community wide events to honor those who gave all 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸, and townwide enjoyment of the weekend which traditionally symbolizes the beginning of summer. 🌭🍔🍦





05/22/2026

Another fun activity this weekend!

05/22/2026

Escape the city crowds and traffic with a getaway to the mountains, 60 mins from Pueblo, 90 from Colorado Springs. Town wide Memorial Day events which honor the holiday 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸, as well as symbolizes the beginning of summer🌺

Do you have Monday off? Consider enjoying some of the most affordable overnight lodging in the Rocky Mountains while exploring some of the many outdoor activities in the area 🥾⛰️🌲

https://visitwetmountainvalley.com/recreation/

05/20/2026

Congratulations to a favorite local business recently showcased on Fox21!

(WESTCLIFFE, Colo.) — In Westcliffe, Colorado, three bakers have come together under one roof to create a shared space built on collaboration, community, and fresh daily baking. At 411 Main S…

05/14/2026

A long time ago…

Westcliffe, Colorado - 1892!

05/13/2026

It's a year of art at the Sangres Art Guild 3rd Street Gallery! Stop in to see a colorful show - An Explosion of Color.