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Page 22 Summer in the San Luis Valley 2020Rio Grande State Wildlife Areaat the South Fork Farmers, Local Artisan and Antique Market,in front of Outdoor Depot, 0168 Four Seasons Drive, SouthFork, every Thursday from 12-4 p.m. and every Saturday from10 a.m. to 2 p.m., from June 10-September 2. For informationor to become a vendor, contact Karen Miller, market director,719-873-5466, mkmillermink@aol.com88 MUSHROOM FORAY — Enter the woods in search ofedible wild mushrooms during the South Fork Mushroom ForayAugust 10. Call 719-873-5512 for reservations.89 RIO GRANDE COUNTY MUSEUM AND CULTURALCENTER — Featuring displays about Indian rock art, Hispanicsettlers, fur trappers, and other history of the San Luis Valley,the Rio Grande County Museum and Cultural Center is locatedin Del Norte at 508 Oak Street. Call 657-2847.90 TRANSPORTATION OF THE WEST MUSEUM — A“different museum” the Transportation of the West Museumfeatures early modes of travel in the San Luis Valley, includinga century-old buggy. The museum is located at 961 First Ave.in Monte Vista and is open Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. through Labor Day. The Monte Vista History Center,110 Jefferson Street, is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. through Labor Day. No admission, handicapaccessible. Contact for both: 719-849-9320.91 MONTE VISTA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE—Habitat for a wide variety of waterfowl and other birds, this14,084-acre artificially created wetland is intensively managedPhoto courtesy of Andy Cookfor the benefit of wildlife. The refuge is located south of MonteVista on Colorado 15. Information: 719-589-4021.92 PENITENTE CANYON — Penitente Canyon offersworld-class rock climbing, as well as challenging mountainbike trails. A short hike to the rim of the canyon is rewardedwith an incredible of the San Luis Valley and the Sangre deCristo mountain range.93 SUMMITVILLE — The drive to Summitville, an oldgold mining town, is a dramatically scenic mountain loop thatcan start in Del Norte by driving up Pinos Creek and returningvia Jasper, also a historic mining town, and the Alamosa Rivercanyon, or by taking the Pass Creek route to U.S. Highway 160south of South Fork.94 SLV POTATO FESTIVAL — Acknowledging one of themain crops grown in the San Luis Valley, SLV Potato Festivalis held in Monte Vista TBA. Enjoy the annual 5K Spud Run,Craft and Food Vendors, and Semi Show, the Famous MashedPotato Dunk Tank, Freshly Harvested Colorado Potatoes andmuch more!. Also, professional chefs participate in the annualcook off. See www.coloradopotato.org.95 RIO GRANDE STATE WILDLIFE AREA — TheRio Grande State Wildlife Area, located one mile east ofthe City of Monte Vista, is an important component of theRio Grande wetland complex. The 1,213-acre area providesessential habitat for many bird species. A 121-acre portion ofthe area was renamed the Shriver-Wright State Wildlife Area
to honor community leaders, Doug Shriver and Ray Wright,who died in 2010.Summer in the San Luis Valley 2020 Page 2396 ROCK CREEK — The moderate hike along the RockCreek trail offers a number of scenic views of the valley, and isa must-see in the fall, when the aspen trees turn the landscapeinto living art. A number of campgrounds are in the area.97 BEAVER CREEK RESERVOIR — Fishing at BeaverCreek Reservoir south of South Fork traditionally offers troutand kokanee salmon.Grande Meat98 TRAILS — An Old West route linked Santa Fe to thecoast of California. Used for nearly 20 years, 1829-48, the OldSpanish Trail was designated a National Historic Trial in 2002.Two branches of the trail came through the San Luis Valley.At a site west of Monte Vista on U.S. Highway 160 are stonemarkers marking one of the branches with access to hiking andbiking and the Limekiln area. The Town of Del Norte’s LookoutMountain Trails offers diverse experiences for hikers, bicyclistsand equestrians. The one-mile trail to the USGS named summitat 8,475 feet is moderately difficult with craggy switchbacksnear the top. At the summit, view the entire San Luis Valleyand Upper Rio Grande. An additional 3.5 miles of easy trailsloop around the mountain near the base.99 DEL MONTE GUN CLUB —Located between Alamosaand Monte Vista on Highway 160, the course offers sporting clays,trap and the “what cha call it” stand. The course is open to thepublic and open for shooting most weekends. RV accommodationsare available. Events this year include Registered Trap ShootsJune 8-9 and August 3-4; Scott Erickson Memorial RegisteredSporting Clays June 22-23; Super Sporting Clays July 20-21;and Stephanie Miner Registered Sporting Clays August 24-25.Call 719-589-4155 or go to www.delmontegunclub.net100 COL. PFEIFFER GRAVE — The final resting place forearly San Luis Valley pioneer Col. Albert H. Pfeiffer who servedas scout for Kit Carson and later as agent for Ute Indians inSouthwest Colorado is located on Rio Grande Road 15, betweenDel Norte and South Fork; look for the sign.101 STAR DRIVE-IN — Choose from two featured moviesat this one-of-a-kind drive-in movie theatre. Shows TBA.Col. Pfeiffer graveCourtesy photo
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