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Irain Ride - The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad isAmerica's longest and highest narrow gauge steam railroad.The train will take you on an adventure back in time, as itmeanders through 64 miles of awesome peaks and valleysof the scenic Rockies, through tunnels, gorges and breathtakingvistas. This is a real live steam train that Disneyland onlyimitates.Open Spaces - There are 770 square miles of public lands(Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management), in ConejosRiver Country. Within these many acres you can find a scenicspot just for you; whether you want to drive on the highway.four-wheel drive, go by horseback, ride a bike, or walk.Hiking - There are literally hundreds of trails to hike or you

can discover one for yourself. The trails vary from an easy hike

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to the more difficult for the experienced backpacker into theremote regions.Driving - The mountain roads will take you to unparalleled scenicbeauty, through rugged terrain, into hidden glades and valleys. Getbehind the wheel of your vehicle and explore the countryside.Horseback - Bring your horse and ride into the remote areas ofthe mountains for your adventure, or take a guided tour or awagon ride.Biking - The array of roads in the mountains make excellentbiking trails. Bring your mountain bike and enjoy the awesomebeauty of mother nature.

Wildlife - The area boasts a large population of deer, elk, bear,Rocky Mountain Sheep, eagles, and a wide variety of birds andother small mammals which you can view in their wild habitat.Fishing'- There are hundreds of miles of un-posted rivers andstreams with 18 miles of Quality Water. There are dozens of highcountry lakes that produce excellent fishing. Platoro Reservoir isthe highest man made reservoir in the United States.

Big Game Hunting - With the high percentage of public landsand mountainous terrain, big game hunting is a very popularsport with many trophies taken each year.Cattle Drives - The area is home to many small cattle ranches

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which drive their cattle to and from the pastry. Some of these ranches are offeringturous souls to come along on one of theseSnowmobiling - Snowmobiling thrranging from snow laden pine treesrounded by beautiful snow capped peaks .experience to believe.

Cross Country Skiing - There are markedtrails through the San Juan Wilderness, and tthe top of the world, the Continental Dividefor overnight trips.History - The oldest church in Colorado is Ichurch is still in use and is open to the pub'Museum, Log House birthplace, of the hea\")"\ 'e'~celebrates his life. Pikes Stockade is presef\where Zebulon Pike established a foothold' .Gold Mining - Platoro is the site of an athe largest gold nugget in the u.s. was "'panning for gold.ATts - There is a growing artists cornrnUl::':~.of excellent artistic creations. You car.