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Page 6 Summer in the San Luis Valley 2020AlAmosA County1 GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK ANDPRESERVE — North America’s tallest dunes rise over 750feet high against the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains.This geologic wonderland, containing over 30 square miles ofmassive dunes, became one of the nation’s newest national parksin September 2004. It also includes alpine lakes and tundra, sixpeaks over 13,000 feet in elevation, ancient spruce and pineforests, large stands of aspen and cottonwood, grasslands, andwetlands — all habitat for diverse wildlife and plant species.Great Sand Dunes National Park is located 35 miles northeastof Alamosa, Colorado, reached by U.S. Highway 160 and StateHighway 150 from the south, or from State Highway 17 andCounty Lane 6 from the west. Contact: (719) 378-2020 orwww.nps.gov/grsaAlamosa Wildlife RefugeFile photo2 ALAMOSA WILDLIFE REFUGE — Alamosa NationalWildlife Refuge, located a few miles east of Alamosa offHighway 160, is a haven for migratory birds and other wildlife.This 11,169-acre refuge supports songbirds, water birds,raptors, mule deer, beaver and coyotes. A two-mile round triphiking trail begins at the Visitor’s Center and follows the RioGrande. The Bluff Overlook on the eastern side of the refugemay be reached by car and provides a three and a half-mileauto tour.stadium complex and many other recent physical improvements.View more at www.adams.edu. In addition, check out numerousopportunities for youngsters and high school student-athletesto attend sports camps at ASC by calling 587-7401 or going toascgrizzlies.com4 TRAILS AND HISTORIC MONUMENTS — TheAlamosa Ranch offers numerous trails featuring opportunitiesto see wildlife and historic markers for Wayside, the stagecoachstop forerunner of Alamosa and the site where Amelia Earhartlanded in a meadow. Trail guides are available at the ColoradoWelcome Center by the train depot in Alamosa.5 LUTHER BEAN MUSEUM — CLOSED DUE TOCOVID-19- Located on the Adams State University campus inRichardson Hall, this museum features the Woodard Collectionof artifacts from around the world and Native American andHispanic works of art. Call 587-7151 for more information.Adams State College campus also hosts the San Luis ValleyJapanese-American Memorial Garden.6 ALAMOSA ROUND-UP — The 2020 Alamosa Round-Up, sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association(PRCA), is scheduled from August 27-30 with most events atthe Alamosa fairgrounds. Events include ranch rodeo, barbecue,mutton bustin, cattle drive and parade, PRCA rodeo, rodeoblock party, demolition derby and cowboy church. The highlightAla. P&R3 ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY — Since its cornerstonewas laid in 1923, Adams State University grew from a teachers’college into a fine liberal arts university. Adams State Universityoffers bachelor and master’s degrees in a multitude of majors andnow offers a doctoral program as well. The campus features a newPig
Summer in the San Luis Valley 2020 Page 7will be Saturday with a round-UP Concert featuring ChanceyWilliams and the Younger Brothers Band. Buy tickets at TheColorado Welcome Center and Alamosa Big R. See www.alamosaroundup.com7 POSTPONED FOR 2020- BEAT THE HEAT BBQ —The newest event in Alamosa County, in its seventh year, isthe Annual San Luis Valley Beat the Heat BBQ, a sanctionedKansas City Barbecue Society and Rocky Mountain BarbecueAssociation State Championship event. Enjoy barbecue, livemusic, cornhole tournament, children’s activities and more.Contact the Alamosa County Chamber of Commerce at 589-3681, e-mail chambergrowthdirector@gmail.com or see www.slvbeattheheat.com.8 ALAMOSA ART WALK AND DOWNTOWNSCULPTURES — Enjoy art demonstrations of all types,exhibitions, entertainment and special fare in downtownAlamosa on Friday and Saturday, September 18-19 during the17th Annual Alamosa Art Walk. Contact: 719-589-3681, 587-0878 or 589-5163 or see Alamosa Art Walk on Facebook. Inconjunction with the Art Walk, the City of Alamosa celebrates15 new art pieces created by artists from near and far stationedaround downtown.9 COLORADO GATORS — Featuring more than 400gators and other exotic species, Colorado Gators is one ofthe most unique attractions in the entire Valley. It is locatednorth of Alamosa between Mosca and Hooper on Highway17. Events include gator wrestling, Eggfest in early July andthe Annual Gatorfest in early August. Phone (719) 378-2612for more information, or see gatorfarm.com10 ZAPATA FALLS —Zapata Falls BLM RecreationArea Zapata Falls, a wonder ofnature, is located four miles eastof Colorado Highway 150, justsouth of the entrance to GreatSand Dunes National Park.From the parking and picnicarea it is about a half mile walkuphill to the falls. The ZapataFalls Campground providescampsites. A trailhead in thecampground supplies a link tothe South Zapata Creek Trail andthe Sangre de Cristo Wilderness.A second trail, just above thecampground in the day-use area,leads visitors on a mildly steephalf-mile hike to the falls thatgive the campground its name.Zapata FallsFile photo11 SAN LUIS VALLEY ANTIQUE IRON CLUB —The SLV Antique Iron Club, committed to the preservation,restoration and promotion of antique agricultural collectiblesby innovative and quality work of current times, hosts severalevents throughout the summer including: participation in SkiHi Stampede Parade, Covered Wagon Days, SLV Fair, EarlyIron Festival and Potato Festival. Fun Pulls are also plannedon dates TBA. The tractor pull track is located between MonteVista and Alamosa at the Alamosa Recreation Park on thenorth side of State Highway 160. See www.slvaic.com or call850-1326 or 850-0072.FSWB
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