Visit Wet Mountain Valley

06/18/2026

Live music, live theater, and some fun creativity this weekend…and sooo much cooler than the front range this weekend!Just in case you needed an extra excuse to get out of the house with the spectacular weather we are having next to these beautiful mountains!

06/15/2026

The Sangres have started sprinkling themselves with wildflowers! 🌺🪻🌼The Grape Creek trailhead is just 30 minutes south of Westcliffe and offered lots of surprises as we headed south along the Rainbow trail.

https://rainbowtrail.co

Creeks were flowing, and the Aspens full and lush. Being out in the Rocky Mountains, it’s easy to find your happy place 🏔️🌲🥾 (extra bonus… there was plenty of available parking and barely any people on this section of the trail on a Saturday!! ).

https://visitwetmountainvalley.com

06/12/2026

Just a bunch of beautiful June pics out and about trails and town… Loving seeing things getting green and folks out enjoying the area!

https://rainbowtrail.co

06/10/2026

Been a while since you since you sat and enjoyed the stars? Within just a short drive, Westcliffe & Silver Cliff are two of the highest-altitude International Dark Sky Communities in the world. Bring a blanket and take in heavenly wonders from Bluff Park. Or check the schedule for the Smokey Jack Observatory, which has one of the most powerful telescopes in Colorado and hosts star parties in the summer. Other excellent viewing spots are DeWeese Lake, Alvarado campground, or any of the Rainbow trail trailheads in the nearby Sangre de Cristo Mountains. https://rainbowtrail.co

Dark Skies of the Wet Mountain Valley has free public star parties, telescope workshops and educational speakers. Don't miss the Planet Walk, a true-to-scale interpretive walk through the solar system between the two towns and beyond.
https://www.darkskiescolorado.org/

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06/10/2026

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
Venable/Comanche trailhead had USFS and Trails for All swag and snacks for hungry hikers and a dedicated trail maintenance team tackling deadfall on Venable Trail. Thanks to all who came out and enjoyed a beautiful day in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

06/05/2026

Even more neat happenings to share for the weekend!

06/04/2026

A quick snapshot of some of the happenings starting up for the summer and events coming up this weekend. A great excuse to take a short drive to the mountains!

05/30/2026

The quiet vibes of June in the valley 💕

A quiet Colorado mountain town offers big views, dark skies, and a peaceful June escape