Just Imagine… your days in Rio Grande County enjoying Colorado’s bluebird sky sunshine, where you can spend the morning taking photographs of waterfowl at the Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge, visit Alligators at Colorado Gator Farm. experience the heart pounding thrill Mountain Biking and Hiking the trail systems like Del Norte Trails, Penitente Canyon, Rock Canyon and Stone Quarry just to name a few.  You Aren’t done yet….Some of the best trout Fly Fishing in the world can be found here on the gold medal waters stretch of the Rio Grande River.  Not to be outclassed by the many Rock Climbing routes available, a plethora of Lakes to paddleboard, kayak and fish, plus hundreds of miles of ATV/ UTV roads & trails to play on. Last but not least, include two centuries of mining & logging history with a visit to Rio Grande County Museum & the historic driving tour to Summitville Mining Camp & more.  Make Rio Grande County your perfect base camp for your summer fun! It’s a GRANDE place to VISIT!