San Luis Valley of Colorado

The San Luis Valley of Colorado is a photographer’s dream!

The 8000-foot San Luis Valley of Colorado is part of the Rio Grande Rift and is home to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, the town of San Luis, The Highway of Legends, and the Los Caminos Antiguos. Here is a  map of the area from Alamosa.org.

The San Luis Valley of Colorado

The best-known attraction for photographers in the San Luis Valley is the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. It served as our base of operations as we explored the entire region. Due to the large number of photos, the Sand Dunes are in a separate portfolio.

There are many more photogenic area in the San Luis Valley aside from the Sand Dunes. Here are some of our favorites:

Blanca Wetlands and Alamosa Refuge

Between the Great Sand Dunes and the city of Alamosa are two spectacular wetlands: the Blanca Wildlife Habitat Area and the Alamos Wildlife Refuge. Both areas are definitely worth a visit, especially for birders. Here is Wikipedia article about the Blanca Wetlands. Now, here are the photos:

Colorado Gators and Reptile Park

Colorado Gators and Reptile Park near Mosca, Colorado, is an attraction you should not miss. We spent almost a day wandering around and photographing alligators, emus, and fish. Here is more information about this non-profit refuge.

The Highway of Legends

The Highway of Legends follows a route from Walsenburg, through La Veta, to Trinidad, Colorado. Along the route you will see spectacular geology and historic structures. Here is more information from CDOT about this route. Now, here are the photos:

Los Caminos Antiguos

This Colorado Scenic Byway takes you through the historic San Luis Valley, from Alamos, to San Luis, and through Antonito. Here is more information about this area from the Colorado Vacation Directory. Now, here are the photos:

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3 Replies to “San Luis Valley of Colorado”

  1. Hello Mr. Horton:

    The South Conejos Fire Protection District would like to use an image from your website at the cover photo for the 2019 Budget. Do we have your permission to use it free of charge. We will gladly convey the image is yours and reference your website. The image is absolutely beautiful.

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