

Lower Arkansas Valley
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Vast and Unspoiled
Visiting the Lower Arkansas Valley in Colorado is to visit America as it once was. Long known for its pristine beauty, wide-open spaces, and clean air, this area provides an un-crowded atmosphere for all to enjoy. It’s rural life at its finest. The wholesome vitality of friendly, attractive communities reflect the diversity of an agricultural heritage combined with of environmentally wise, modern technology.
Enjoy a variety of activities—explore the old Santa Fe Trail or have a picnic. Or, camp, enjoy water sports, and hunt and fish in the sky blue waters of our reservoirs and lakes. Train your binoculars on the variety of wildlife to be found here, including more than 370 species of birds. Play nine holes of golf. Take in a rodeo. Relax in an atmosphere of country living while you soak in the quality of life our area exudes.
On special weekends, enjoy the Equinox Festivals, The County Fair, October’s Moonlight Madness, and the Cruise 287 Rod-N-Run Show. Or, wonder at the National Historic Site commemorating the location of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864. This is vast, open land you probably thought you could only read about in old westerns. Enjoy the laid-back, rural lifestyle unique to the Lower Arkansas Valley.
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Springfield and Baca County Area
Las Animas and Bent County Area
Learn More About Other Regions in Colorado's Frontier:
Upper Arkansas
Lower Arkansas
North Front Range
South Front Range
San Luis Valley

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Family Attractions
Fast Food & Delis
Fishing
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Golf
Guest Ranches
Heritage Attractions
Horseback Riding, Horse Pack Trips and Llama Trecking
Hot Springs & Spas
Hotels/Motels
Hunting
Lakes, Rivers & Reservoirs
Libraries
Museums
Natural Attractions
Off Road Trails and Vehicle Rentals
Parks and Forests
Rafting, Kayaking & Canoeing
Restaurants
Rock Climbing & Caving
RV & Campgrounds
Scenic Drives
Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowmobiling
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Wildlife Viewing
Winter Activities
Youth/Church Camps

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Music Fest in South Fork
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Event runs September 4th through 6th. Take a trip back in time when mountain men and women would ...
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