Scenic Drives in Pagosa Springs | Sightseeing in Pagosa Springs and the San Juan Mountains

Pagosa Springs Fall Colors

Posted on October 20, 2010 by mmitchell | 1 Comments

Primetime of the fall color change is a wondrous time in the San Juan Mountains. Most any place you venture into the forest will have good colors. I’ll suggest a few drives sure to please. The numbers relate to the forest service map. Buckles Lake Road (#663) South of Pagosa about fifteen miles. A lovely gravel road for any vehicle…

Majestic Bighorn Sheep

Posted on March 8, 2015 by jacquearagon | 0 Comments

Photos courtesy Jacque Aragon © Next time you drive over Wolf Creek Pass keep your eyes open for some beautiful creatures. These Bighorns were climbing up Wolf Creek Pass. And they did not mind being photographed. It is magical to watch as they keep their balance, climbing high cliffs and rocky ledges and deep snow. They blend in with the rocks and snow…

Muddy Boots – 50 Years of Wilderness

Posted on March 20, 2014 by jacquearagon | 0 Comments

Greetings! Blue skies, budding trees and muddy trails. We are ready to spend more time in our tents, sleeping on the ground and watching the stars pop out one by one as the night darkens. The past several weeks have been busy as snowshoe season has drawn to a close. We concluded our last week with a most wonderful group…

There is plenty of snow for sleigh rides!

Posted on February 4, 2014 by jacquearagon | 0 Comments

Majestic Sleigh Rides offers an old fashioned mountain experience. Family and friends alike will be cozy underneath blankets in the Big Red Sleigh with the average ride lasting 45 minutes to an hour. Your outing will be hosted by Larry (former owner of Snow Country Adventure Tours) driving the team, and Calamity Jane and Jingle Bell Judy are the Belgian…

Wildlife Viewing in Pagosa Springs Colorado

Posted on September 16, 2013 by mmitchell | 0 Comments

Great Opportunities to catch wildlife in the Fall! Most people think in terms of seeing deer, elk and bear and the larger animals when in the San Juan area, but it is educational to consider the wildlife under the ground. Without the mostly tiny life in the soil none of the more commonly thought of animals could exist. As you…

Pagosa’s Wedding Locale

Posted on July 25, 2013 by jacquearagon | 0 Comments

Courtesy The Pagosa Springs Dining Guide Summer 2013 By Cory Warden Canyon Crest Lodge is a gem nestled in the Ponderosa pines on 37 acres along the crest of Martinez Canyon just west of Pagosa Springs. The house is built of stone and reminiscent of an English castle. It can be a romantic weekend getaway, an all-inclusive wedding venue, a…

Beautiful Bear

Posted on August 2, 2012 by jacquearagon | 0 Comments

Photo Courtesy Amy Wilson This Big guy was just past our pasture of Amy’s fence. It spent some time there before running off behind the house into Timber Ridge. Horses were scared and so were the dogs. The bears are hungry! Black bears are omnivorous, eating both plant and animal material. They are day-active feeders and are very opportunistic. Roughly 90% of…

Bighorn Sheep Roam Wolf Creek Pass

Posted on January 24, 2012 by jacquearagon | 0 Comments

Photos Courtesy: Ohea Graham Next time you drive over Wolf Creek Pass keep your eyes open for some beautiful creatures. These Bighorns were spotted near Treasure Falls. They did not mind being photographed. Bighorn Sheep (Ovis Canadensis) are beautiful and majestic creatures. They are typically found in the higher elevations near water sources or rocky cliff areas. They eat grasses and other plants. Bighorn Sheep have hooves adapted…

Observing Colorado Aspen – the largest living thing on Earth!

Posted on October 21, 2010 by mmitchell | 1 Comments

by Norm Vance Several seasons ago popular radio personality Paul Harvey reported a news story about two Michigan biologists who presented an academic research paper reporting on their finding “the largest living thing on earth.” The “thing” was a 40-acre fungus. This sent scientists around the world scrambling to find their own “largest living thing.” Soon, another report was passed…

One Day Tours from Pagosa Springs Colorado

Posted on October 18, 2010 by mmitchell | 4 Comments

by Norm Vance Pagosa Springs is uniquely located in the heart of the southern Rocky Mountains. Standing in Pagosa one can look north to the lofty and rugged peaks of the Continental Divide and turn south and pear into the flat topped mesa country with its rich Spanish and Indian cultures. To the east, over the divide, is the huge…

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