URGEDC Recreation & Tourism

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national forest land

	Great Sand Dunes National Park Alpine tundra, forests, massive dunes, grasslands, and wetlands are all protected as elements of the Great Sand Dunes natural system.
	Rio Grande National Forest The Rio Grande National Forest (NF) is 1.86 million acres located in southwestern Colorado and remains one of the true undiscovered jewels of Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the western border of the Forest.
	San Isabel National Forests A busy urban national forest noted for the majority of fourteen thousand foot peaks in Colorado and stretching from Colorado’s Front Range to the wide-open grasslands of western Kansas. Over 60 percent of the water used by metropolitan Denver originates from the South Platte River.
	San Luis State Park In the shadow of the Great Sand Dunes National Park is peaceful San Luis State Park and Wildlife Area. Waterfowl, shorebirds, songbirds and raptors fill the sky over this unique desert ecosystem, making San Luis an outstanding watchable wildlife area most of the year.

Colorado Land & Wildlife

Colorado Bureau of Land Management

The vision for public land administration in the San Luis Valley is to provide the most efficient, effective management of public and national forest system lands in the area.

Colorado Division of Wildlife

The Division of Wildlife manages the state's 960 wildlife species. It regulates hunting and fishing activities by issuing licenses and enforcing regulations.

Penitente Canyon

This gorgeous canyon is a rock climbers paradise. Rich with Native American heritage and art, this is a must see area. Includes many hiking trails and scenic vistas.

Top photos courtesy of: (left photo) Sangres.com, (right photo) San Luis State Park

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