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land in the San Luis Valley with its rich and fascinating cultural
heritage and history. Elevation ranges from 7,000 feet on the valley
floor to 14,345 at the summit of Blanca Peak. The Valley is 125 miles
long and 50 miles wide and is one of the largest valley basins in
the United States. The mighty Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) Range
lies to the east and south; The most unsual and most popular geographical
feature in the valley is the ever-shifting Great Sand Dunes. The San
Juan, La Garita and Conejos-Brazos Mountains are to the north and
west of the Valley. The beautiful Rio Grande River originates in the
nearby muntains and flows southeast through the Valley. The
Valley is predominantly a farming and agricultural community with
Adam's State College being an important part of its economic structure.
The property is within several hours drive to Denver and many of the
country's leading resorts in Colorado and nearby New Mexico, including
Taos and Santa Fe.
Major
Attractions: Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, Great
Sand Dunes National Monument.
Festivals & Events: Crane Fesitval (mid-March); Sunshine
Festival (1st weekend in June); Castles and Kites Festival (end of
June); Ski-Hi Stampede (end of July).
Outdoor
Activities: Mountain Biking, Fishing: Conejos River,
La Jara Reservoir, Rio Grande, Sanchez Reservoir; Four-Wheel Drive
Trips; Golf: (Cattails Golf Course-18 hole public golf course); Hiking
and Backpacking: Blanca Peak, Crater Lake, Crestone Trails; Great
Sand Dunes National Monument; Skiing: Cumbres Pass; Downhill Skiing
and Snowboarding: Pagosa Springs; Swimming: Splashland.