Links to Resources

Region Links

• Celebrate spring in theValley of the Cranes at the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge Monte Vista Crane Festival
• Follow the trail of the San Luis Valley Museums. " Walk in the footsteps of Kit Carson, Ouray and Chipeta, the Buffalo Soldiers, Alferd Packer, and countless other frontier characters through the land of the Old Spanish Trail. "
• View the interative map of San Luis Valleylocally grown food Local Foods Map
• The Colorado Field Institute seeks to expand stewardship of the natural and cultural resources of the San Luis Valley while increasing sustainable economic development in the region Colorado Field Institute
• Find out why the San Luis Valley is critical area for wetland restoration and migratory birds San Luis Valley: US Fish & Wildlife Service
• Visit History Colorado and search on the "San Luis Valley"

Conejos County

• Conejos Country Government Conejos County
• Conejos Tourism Board Conejos Tourism
• Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad: Highest & Longest Narrow Gauge Scenic Railroad: Cumbres Toltec Railroad
• Mother and daughter discuss San Luis Valley life: by Olivama Salazar de Valdez & Doloraes Valdez de PongLife in Los Sauces by Dolores Valdez de Pong
• Online presentation of religious and secular music of Spanish-speaking residents of rural Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico from the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande
• Birding Locations in Conejos County by Colorado Field Ornithologists Conejos Birding

Costilla County

• Costilla County Government Costilla County
• Discover the Fort once commanded by Kit Carson Fort Garland Museum: Museum Trail
• Colorado Historic Site has more about Fort Garland Fort Garland Museum: Colorado History
• Fort Garland Museum & Pike's Stockade: Colorado Historical Society San Luis Museum: Museum Trail
• Birding Locations in Costilla County by Colorado Field Ornithologists Costilla Birding

Alamosa County

• Alamosa County Government Alamosa County
• Alamosa Convention & Visitors' Bureau Alamosa Tourism
• City of Alamosa Alamosa City
• Rio Grande Scenic Railroad runs from Alamosa to La Veta and provides year-round wxcursions Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
• The Alamosa Ranch is a large area of walking trails & wildlife viewing on the north bank of the Rio Grande in Alamosa Alamosa Ranch Trails
• The Alamosa Live Music Association seeks to bring quality live music to the San Luis Valley Alamosa Live Music Association
• Adams State College is the Regional Education Provider for southern Colorado.
• Take an historic walk through downtown Alamosa Alamosa Uptown & River Association Walking Tour
• Western Rodeo includes pro events Alamosa Round-up Rodeo
• Birding locations in Alamosa County by Colorado Field Ornithologists Alamosa Birding
• Enjoy wonderful produce from the San Luis Valley (Summer & Fall) Alamosa Farmers' Market
• Relive the past of the San Luis Valley at the History Museum San Luis Valley History Museum: Museum Trail
• The Lurther Bean museums seeks to preserve, enhance, and promote the study of the diverse culture and history of the San Luis Valley and Adams State College Luther Bean Museum
• Adams State College's main art gallery Cloyde Snook Gallery
• The Community Partnerships Gallery is dedicated to exhibiting community art and crafts from the San Luis Valley Community Partnerships Gallery
• Alamosa Historic Building: Colorado Historical Society Alamosa - Colorado Historical Society

Protected Areas

• Explore the tallest sand dunes in North America and climb rugged 13,000 foot peaks Great Sand Dunes National Park and Wildlife Preserve
• The mountains surrounding the San Luis Valley feed the arid valley floor. This liquid wealth has made possible 3 wildlife refuges San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuges
• Much of the Rio Grande National Forest is in the eastern portion of the heritage area.
• Hike the trails of the South San Juan Wilderness using US Forest Service maps South San Juan Wilderness Trail Maps
• Visit the peaceful San Luis State Park and Wildlife Area just 15 minutes west of the Great Sand Dunes San Luis State Park
• The Bureau of Land Management in the San Luis Valley vision for public land administration in the San Luis Valley is to provide the most efficient, effective management of public and national forest system lands in the area