One of Colorado’s more ghostly scenes can be found along U.S. 350, between La Junta and Trinidad. Abandoned and forgotten, a string of five ghost towns follow sections of the old Santa Fe Trail in Colorado’s southeastern …
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Best Places for Stargazing in Colorado
Looking for the perfect place to look up at the stars in Colorado? For many, there is no natural experience quite as exhilarating as a night full of stargazing in perfectly clear skies. From the darkest corners of the …
Escape to these 11 Remote Colorado Destinations and Secluded Towns
If you live in a big Colorado city that's seen constant growth over the past decade, the thought of truly remote places in the state still existing might sound farfetched. But look past the Front Range Urban Corridor, …
Camping near La Junta and Lamar, around Comanche National Grassland
Located an hour apart on US-50, La Junta and Lamar both make a fantastic basecamp for exploring Southeast Colorado's many fascinating attractions. Sitting between the two towns, John Martin Reservoir offers lakeside …
Dino Tracks, Rock Art & Historic Ruins at Picketwire Canyonlands
If you have had the opportunity to visit the Picketwire Canyonlands, at least once, you would understand why hundreds of families come here to spend their holiday each year. Time spent in this historic place is always a …
