The Golden Pick: Pond Hockey Tournament
A chilly breeze, a warm bonfire, and an afternoon cocktail make the Creede, Colorado Pond Hockey tournament one of the most loved winter events in town. Called “The Golden Pick,” […]
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A chilly breeze, a warm bonfire, and an afternoon cocktail make the Creede, Colorado Pond Hockey tournament one of the most loved winter events in town. Called “The Golden Pick,” […]
A chilly breeze, a warm bonfire, and an afternoon cocktail make the Creede, Colorado Pond Hockey tournament one of the most loved winter events in town. Called “The Golden Pick,” […]
Opening day of the Rio Frio Ice Fest. This year's theme: “Legends of the Ice." Race packet pickup is from 6 to 7:30 p.m,. at Knee Knockers Tavern. Join the […]
Rio Frio Ice Fest 5K takes place along the Rio Grande at Cole Park in Alamosa. Following the race enjoy the music and kids zone. Ice carving demonstrations are downtown.
Rio Frio Ice Fest Polar Plunge at Blanca Vista Park is a must-see event.
Trout Unlimited Youth Conservation & Fly Fishing Camp Scholarships Available Applications are now open for the 2026 Colorado Trout Unlimited River Conservation and Fly Fishing Camp, a week-long outdoor learning […]
The 43rd annual Monte Vista Crane Festival opens with a Friday morning tour of the Sandhill Cranes and other migratory birds during their seasonal migrations to the San Luis Valley. […]
Day 2 of the 2026 Monte Vista Crane Festival offers a pair of free workshops. The first workshop features Chip Clouse from Opticron optics. He will teach you the basics and some in-depth knowledge for choosing what binoculars and spotting scopes will work best for you and your budget. Then join naturalist and professional photographer […]
The big Crane Festival Expo runs all day with a craft and nature fair and a host of guest speakers.
Discover local birds on a guided adventure, followed by arts and crafts.
Bird Watching with SLV GO! is a great way to get outdoors.
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