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San Luis Lakes |
The
land of Cool Sunshine. There are so many opportunities
for exciting, challenging and unforgettable recreation experiences
in Alamosa: The Great Sand Dunes National
Monument, Rio Grande Scenic Railroad, Colorado Gator Farm,
and Cattails Golf Course just to name a few. See below for
recreational and visitor information for our most popular
attractions!
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Alamosa
Chamber of Commerce - Phone: 800.258.7597 | Visit
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Alamosa
Wildlife Refuge
Alamosa National Wildlife
Refuge was established in 1962 as a haven for migratory birds
and other wildlife. 14,345 foot Mt. Blanca of the Sangre de Cristo
Mountains provides a stunning backdrop for this 11,169 acre refuge.
Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge consists of wet meadows, river oxbows
and riparian corridor primarily within the flood plain of the Rio Grande,
and dry uplands vegetated with greasewood and saltbush. These areas
support songbirds, water birds, raptors, mule deer, beaver and coyotes. A
two mile round trip hiking trail begins at the Visitor's Center and
follows the Rio Grande. The Bluff Overlook on the eastern side of the
refuge may be reached by car and provides a three and a half mile auto
tour.
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San Luis Lakes State Park
A Wet and Wild Place! The combination of wetlands, lakes and dry valley
floor environments provides a fastastic wildlife viewing and recreation
area. Fishing, water skiing, motor boating, sailing, windsurfing
and swimming continue to be popular activities.
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Great Sand Dunes National
Park
Nestled in southern Colorado, America's tallest dunes rise over 750 feet
against the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The wind-shaped dunes
glow beneath the backdrop of the majestic Colorado landscape. Enjoy wildlife
watching, hiking and even swimming in Medano Creek, which flows at the
base of the dunes during spring and early summer.
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Sand Dunes National Park - Phone: 719. 378.6300 | Visit
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Zapata Falls
After climbing the dunes on a hot summer day, refresh yourself at spectacular
Zapata Falls. South Zapata Creek has powered its way through a
rock crevasse, etching and carving the steep stone walls containing
the 30 ft. high waterfall. Listen to the melodic cascading waters;
feel the chilling spray of the falls;and watch for dippers, dark
gray aquatic song birds that feed on water insects. The hike to
the falls is .5 miles. (8 km) and mildly steep. Once the trail
reaches the creek, you must wade into the stream, climb a small
ladder, and walk through a narrow gorge to view the falls.
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Sand Dunes National Park - Phone: 719. 378.6300 | Visit
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Alligator Farm
A unique experience for the whole family! View a variety of turtles,
tortoises, gators, snakes and lizards for a hands-on learning opportunity.
View gator wrestling and meet alligators featured in many movies
and tv commercials!
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Rio Grande Scenic
Railroad
This historic railroad route through the San Luis Valley, over the majestic
Sangre de Cristo Mountains (eight 14,000+ foot peaks) and into La Veta
has been carrying freight for over a century. The San Luis Valley has
always held a special place in the heart of railroaders as one of the
few North American connections between standard gauge and narrow gauge
railroads. For the first time in over half a century, you can ride passenger
trains on these historic routes.
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Cattails Golf
Course
Cattails Golf Course is a unique par 71 that winds through tall old cottonwood
trees and cattail wetlands. The elevation is 7600, which provides beautiful
mountain views. Golf
Course has been the choice of many traveling golfers all over the country
and is one of the hidden gems of Colorado.
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