101 Things to do in the San Luis Valley2020

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Page 2 Summer in the San Luis Valley 2020Things ToDo In The San Luis ValleyGreat Sand Dunes National ParkTop 10(EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,many San Luis Valley events were cancelled orpostponed in 2020. See notations below.)File photo1. SAND DUNESThe Great Sand Dunes National Park featuresthe tallest sand dunes in the United States andwas recently declared an International DarkSky Park, one of only 76 in the world, 55 inthe U.S. Limiting light pollution allows for aclear view of the night sky.During the summer under normal conditions,park rangers organize a number of naturewalks and interpretive programs exploringthe dunes’ geology, history and wildlife. Fora more challenging walk, head into the dunefield itself. Whether hiking, sliding, exploringin a dunes wheelchair — or simply playing— the Great Sand Dunes are a unique areafor all to enjoy.The visitors center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. fromMemorial Day to Labor Day. The center offers an inspiring filmpresentation, interactive exhibits, bookstore, first aid room andback porch with viewing scope.A number of camping sites, ranging from car and RV areas toprimitive backpacking sites on and off the dune field, are available.Alamosa TourismCattails
Summer in the San Luis Valley 2020 Page 3For more information, call 719-378-6300 or log onto www.nps.gov/grsa/2. CUMBRES & TOLTEC SCENIC RAILROADThe Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad was built in 1880 withthree feet — narrow gauge — between the tracks instead of fourfeet, eight and a half inches, the standard in the United States.The railroad’s locomotives burn hand-shoveled coal pullingtrains along the highest and longest narrow gauge track in theUnited States from Antonito to Chama, N.M. The railroad givespassengers a unique view of the beauty of the San Juan Mountains,taking them on a twisty ride that crosses the Colorado-NewMexico border 11 times and carries them over 10,015-foot-highCumbres Pass and through two tunnels.The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad offers daily scenictrain rides from Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado,crossing at historic Osier Station.Schedules and details about specials and all train ridesare available at www.cumbrestoltec.com or by calling1-888-Cumbres (286-2737).3. RIO GRANDE SCENIC RAILROADSUSPENDED DUE TO BANKRUPTCY- The Rio GrandeScenic Railroad offers steam engine rides through breathtakingmountain valleys and over legendary La Veta pass on hundredsof miles of historic rail. Daily and weekend excursions offerriders a trip back in time on restored passenger cars that stop athistoric towns and connect with the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad.The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad also offers concerts ina beautiful mountain setting during the summer months.Reservations can be made by calling 877-726-RAIL or visitingwww.coloradotrain.com/Early Iron FestivalFile photo4. EARLY IRON FESTIVALPOSTPONED FOR 2020- Hundreds of vehicles fromAmerica’s “early” years in its love affair with the automobilearrive in Alamosa from all over the United States for theirannual Labor Day weekend San Luis Valley Early Iron Festival,one of the San Luis Valley’s largest events featuring morethan 500 cars.This year would have marked the 39th anniversary fromSeptember 4-6. WATCH FOR DETAILS ON AN ALTERNATETSJCKristi
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