Spring, Summer, & Fall Fun and Recreation
Bursting with activity, Alamosa and the San Luis Valley offer a wide range of cool sunshine opportunties. From golfing to swimming, from boating to rock climbing, from birding to soaking in a hot spring, there's plenty to enjoy. Also, check out our Scenic Wonders, Sightseeing & Entertainment, and Special Events.
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Cattails Golf Course is a unique par 71 course that winds through tall old cottonwood trees and cattail wetlands. Golf in the San Luis Valley where the sun shines 350 days a year and the average temperature is sixty-five degrees in July. Evening are cool, and the temperature rarely reaches ninety degrees during the day. Most popular golf months are May through October.
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Feeling the need for a splash in our clear, dry air? We have several Swimming and Hot Springs prospects from outdoor geothermal swimming pools, to relaxing hot springs, to an exciting indoor water park. Seasonal to year round.
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Out of the city and ready for some Camping? Alamosa and the San Luis Valley offer the full spectrum of scenarios from primative camping to full hookups. |
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The environment surrounding Alamosa provides abundant Fishing and Hunting. Rivers, streams, and reservoirs offer five species of trout. Rio Grande National Forest allows big game, small game and waterfowl hunting in Conejos Peak, Creede, and Saguache Districts. Six species of big game animals are hunted in the forest, including elk, mule, deer, pronghorn, antelope, black bear, bighorn sheep and mountain lion. |
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You don't even have to leave town to enjoy Walking, Hiking and Biking along the banks of the Rio Grande and the Alamosa Ranch. But that's just a start. Whether you travel a back country road or a moutain trail the San Luis Valley environs have hundreds of miles of country to explore. |
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Refresh yourself in our desert climate by skimming the water of the San Luis Valley Lakes. Boating and Water Sports are a favorit. Catch the breeze and glide through deep blue waters against the backdrop of the Great Sanddunes National Park and Sangre de Cristo Mountains. |
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The San Luis Valley is justifiably known for its fabulous display of 23,000 to 27,000 migrating sandhill cranes. But valley Birding isn't limited to the sandhill cranes. Few who have seen eagles soaring or perching from an aerie can ignore the spectacular view. See how many birds you can spot on the valley wildlife list! |
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Numerous rugged roads invite the adventuresome to explore terrain surrounding the San Luis Valley. Back Country Driving & Four Wheeling is a favorite. Take a look at our suggested routes. |
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From granite to sandstone, the San Luis Valley offers an array of Climbing options. Penitente Canyon offers incredible climbing and |
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