Take an adventurous hike up to High Dune or splash in the seasonal stream that runs just beneath it. This highly unique landscape is surrounded by breathtaking mountain views.

Cuchara Mountain Park is a Huerfano County Park comprising nearly 50 acres of the base of the old ski area. It's home to a number of outdoor summer and winter activities like snowshoeing, XC skiing, hiking, disc golf, a bike playground, sledding, mini golf, and more. Access to Cuchara Mountain Park is free unless you're riding the lift.

Lathrop State Park is a Colorado State Park located 3 miles west of Walsenburg. The park offers a beach, fishing, boating, water skiing, wind surfing, jet skiing, picnicking, hiking, wildlife viewing, camping, and a nine-hole golf course.

Embark on an exciting day trip to Zapata Falls, a 30-ft. waterfall reachable by a brief crevasse hike wading through water & over slippery rocks.

The Smokey Jack observatory, located in The Bluff Park was formally dedicated on the night of Friday, November 13, 2015, with over 100 people attending. It houses one of the most powerful telescopes in Colorado, attracting stargazers from around the world!

Some highlights of the San Isabel National Forest include, but are not limited to, gold-medal fishing, secluded reservoirs, 14,000' mountains, white water rafting, scenic drives and historic ghost towns. The San Isabel National Forest encompasses a vast variety of terrain on the Front Range and along the Central Rockies.