Visiting Southern Colorado and the Four Corners

Travel southern Colorado and enjoy the diversity of destinations, events and attractions. Visit Cortez and raft  Snaggletooth cascade on the Dolores River, as you pass through desert landscape and ancient Pueblo ruins. Hike the paths of the Chicago Basin Trail, or take a ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Arkansas Headwaters State Park features 150 miles of outdoor recreation for your favorite activities, including class-V rapids for the seasoned paddler. The Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge, convenient to Monte Vista and Alamosa is a premier birding location. It's the season for southern Colorado.

Summer is the time to enjoy Colorado outdoor adventures and challenges. Durango Parks and Recreation hosts separate kids and adult triathlons while the weather is warm. The 2012 Durango Parks & Recreation Kid’s Triathlon is July 21st at the Durango Community Recreation Center, and offers four age group distances for ages 5 through 13. Be sure to stick around for the Ice Cream Social after the race finish.

Make your southern Colorado summer vacation complete with a visit to the 2012 La Plata County Fair. Held August 8th through the 12th at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, enjoy the American tradition of the fair. Exhibitions showcase the best of Durango area livestock, produce, and homemade goods along with midway games and attractions. Don’t miss the popular Demolition Derby on Saturday, and Cowboy Church on Sunday.

The Durango Parks and Recreation 2012 Triathlon is Saturday August 12th. The race features sprint triathlon distances including the 500 yard swim, 13 mile road bike, and 5K run. Join participants after the race at the Durango Parks and Recreation Center for the BBQ and prize drawings.

Through the summer, Trimble Hot Springs hosts Summer of Sundays Music on the Lawn. The 2012 season runs May 27th through September 2nd; concerts are Sundays at 1pm, featuring performances from local and regional musicians. Southwest Colorado’s premier music event, Music in the Mountains, celebrates its 26th season this year. The 2012 event is July 8th through the 29th featuring classical music and orchestra. Music in the Mountains venues include Roshong Recital Hall in Jones Hall at Fort Lewis College, and Durango Mountain Resort, along with Durango’s Rotary Park, St Columbia Church and Durango Community Concert Hall.

Put Colorado’s summer behind you and send the kids back to school after a visit to the Colorado State Fair. Pueblo, home to the Colorado State Fairgrounds, hosts the 2012 fair August 24th through September 3rd. Events feature the PRCA Ram Rodeo followed by the Colorado State Fair Ranch Rodeo, livestock and horse shows, and Fiesta Day featuring the Colorado State Fair Fiesta Day Parade. Don’t miss a getaway to the Colorado State Fair.

Southern Colorado and the Four Corners Hotel Map