Alamosa sits in the San Luis Valley like a gateway to adventures that won’t empty your wallet. This south-central Colorado town offers day trips that cost less than a tank of gas in most places. The ...

Lighthouse Beach, just a short walk from downtown, provides easy access to the water and spectacular views of the harbor activity. For a more expansive beach experience, South Beach (also known as ...

That and a lakefront eagle, downtown big northern pike and personal best smallmouth bass on the same day and more are among ...