The Lobo Pass Trail near Wolf Creek Pass is an entry point for hiking the Continental Divide Trail. The Continental Divide Trail (or CDT) is actually short for the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. The trail is 3,028 miles or 4,873km and stretches from the U.S. border with Chihuahua, Mexico to the Canadian border, leading […]
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Lobo Overlook
Lobo Overlook sits atop the Continental Divide, just east of Pagosa Springs Colorado. From downtown Pagosa, drive east on Highway 160 over Wolf Creek Pass. The turn for Lobo Overlook lies between the east side of the summit and the Wolf Creek Ski Area. From the overlook you will find great panoramic views of the […]
Mesa Verde Day Trip
Ancestral Pueblo people built dwellings in the cliffs and on the mesas in what is now Mesa Verde National Park. The park, which is located in the southwest corner of Colorado near the four corners, is known for its well-preserved cliff dwellings. As a result, a day trip to the Mesa Verde national park is […]
Durango Colorado Day Trip
A day trip to Durango from Pagosa Springs is very popular. Durango is a small city in southwestern Colorado and is roughly 60 miles west of Pagosa Springs. Known for the popular Durango & Silverton “Narrow Gauge” Railroad, Durango attracts visitors from all over. Situated at 6500 feet above sea level, Durango sits at a […]
4th of July Events in Pagosa 2021
We have the Pagosa Events page with listings of upcoming events in Pagosa Springs. However, the 4th of July is a weekend with several events happening and we wanted to provide a single location with the latest information for the weekend. List of 4th Of July Events in Pagosa Springs Park 2 Park Artisan and […]
Hot Air Balloon Ride in Pagosa Springs
One of the most adventurous and memorable activities is a hot air balloon ride in Pagosa Springs. For many flying in a hot air balloon is a once in a lifetime experience. Taking flight in a hot air balloon over Pagosa Springs gives you a whole different perspective of the beauty in and around Pagosa. […]
Labor Day Weekend Turkey Creek Hike
Even though the weather forecast called for storms to move into area, we decided to drive up Jackson Mountain. The goal was to hike a few miles on the Turkey Creek Trail. The thought was that this trail is close to Pagosa Springs, and we would be able to hike in and out easily if […]
Turkey Creek Trail Hike
The Turkey Creek Trail Hike begins at Jackson Mountain and ends at Piedra Pass on the Continental Divide Trail. Note that ATVs are allowed on the first 3 miles of the trail. After the 3 mile mark the trail is only accessible for hiking and horseback riding. Turkey Creek Trail Hike weaves between Eagle mountain […]
Disc Golf in Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Springs sports two disc golf courses in the immediate area. One course is at Cloman Park near the airport, and the other is on Reservoir Hill. Disc Golf in Pagosa Springs is a great outdoor activity and doesn’t require any previous experience. Disc golf is one of the great things to do in Pagosa […]
Cross Country Skiing in Pagosa Springs
One of the many winter outdoor activities available in the Pagosa Springs Colorado area is Cross Country Skiing. Instead of using gravity as with traditional downhill skiing, cross country skiing uses the human body to power you along the snow. It’s great exercise and opportunity to spend a day outdoors in the Colorado sunshine during […]