Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic & Historic Byway

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

🚗 September 22 is National Scenic Byway Day!
Skip the interstate and discover America’s most breathtaking roads, charming towns, and unforgettable views. Adventure is waiting on the scenic route! 🌄
Plan your next road trip at TravelByways.com

05/13/2026

Do you know this man?

We are asking for your knowledge, stories, and connections. If you recognize someone, know a family name, or can share context about a place or person, your insight can help preserve and celebrate our collective heritage.

To share any information about this photo, email [email protected]

Library of Congress caption: Spanish American farm laborer. Costilla County, Colorado
📷 Rothstein, Arthur, 1939, photographer

05/12/2026

We invite the public to explore the rich history of the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area through engaging, student-led tours. Local high school students research historic sites and guide visitors through the stories, culture, and significance of SdCNHA—offering a unique, authentic perspective you won’t find anywhere else.

05/06/2026

As part of the America 250 - Colorado 150 Initiative, the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area will be sharing photos from the Library of Congress to highlight historic photographs featuring individuals and families from Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico.

These powerful images capture moments, traditions, and everyday life from our region’s past—but many of the people in these photographs remain unidentified.
We are inviting our community to help us honor them.
We are asking for your knowledge, stories, and connections. If you recognize someone, know a family name, or can share context about a place or person, your insight can help preserve and celebrate our collective heritage.

To share any information about this photo, email [email protected]
Library of Congress caption: Philipe Aranjo harvests grain, Costilla County, Colorado 1939
📷 Rothstein, Arthur, 1939, photographer

05/04/2026

We’re proud to highlight our Colorado Byway Organization Members—partners who work year-round to preserve, promote and share the stories, landscapes and communities that make each route unique.

From historic corridors to breathtaking mountain views, these byways invite travelers to slow down and experience Colorado more meaningfully—one mile at a time. 🚗✨ Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area Visit Clear Creek County Colorado Department of Transportation Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway

04/23/2026

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04/21/2026

Check out our new itinerary! Thanks HeidiTown.com!

04/17/2026

Please join San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council for their annual Rio Grande Corridor Tour led by Loretta Mitson, Cultural/Historical Resources Specialist, and featuring a special presentation by John Mestas from South Conejos School District. The tour will take place on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting at Jack Dempsey Park, 412 Main Street in Manassa. Please wear closed toed shoes, long pants, a hat, and sunscreen. Bring a water bottle and a camping chair. Lunch and drinks will be provided. RSVP no later than Friday, June 5th to Anna Vargas at [email protected]. Spots are limited.

04/17/2026

Crystal River Valley Driving Tour on Colorado Highway 133

If you’re traveling from Aspen, Glenwood Springs, Paonia, Gunnison, or Crested Butte, this scenic driving tour along Colorado Highway 133 offers one of the most breathtaking routes in the state. Explore a 25-mile stretch of the West Elk Loop Scenic and Historic Byway through the heart of the Crystal River Valley.
This self-guided driving audio tour follows Highway 133 between Carbondale and the summit of McClure Pass, with optional side trips to Redstone and Marble via County Road 3. You can begin in Carbondale and head south, or start at McClure Pass and drive north.

About This Tour
The West Elk Loop is a 205-mile Colorado Scenic Byway, and this segment is a storied segment of the full byway. As you drive through the Crystal River Valley, you’ll trace the path of early Ute inhabitants, homesteaders, miners, ranchers, railroad builders, and industrial tycoons.

https://www.travelstorys.com/tours/west-elk-loop-scenic-byway