Vacation homes, condos and cabins at Pagosa Springs are a great base to explore many beautiful communities in southwest Colorado such as Durango and South Fork, at a leisurely pace. From this town you can also take a short scenic journey to the Mesa Verde. In summers, the town bursting with color and energy, and attracts big crowds to its nature trails, waterfalls, San Juan River and the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park. Near the town, Chimney Rock Archeological Area, a National Historic Site offers visitors a peek into the life of the ancestors of the modern Pueblo Indians. And the nearby Fred Harman Museum features some very old original paintings, local history and western movie memorabilia. Water-sports lovers will enjoy rafting and kayaking down the San Juan River, fishing in a nearby stream or secluded lake, and boating at the Navajo Lake. The community has a 27-hole golf course set at above 7,000 feet that will be challenging even for experienced golfers. With three million acres of wilderness area to play in, you will find every outdoor adventure you could hope for. There are many nature trails covering a wide skill set level - from high alpine meadows to lakes to jagged ridges. From the comfort of your Pagosa Springs vacation rentals you can enjoy a lot of festivals, fairs and events such as Four Corners Folk Festival, IndieFest, Winterfest and Pagosa Fiber Festival, year round. |