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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z7X_dimensions_Mosca-CO.html
The scale of the Great Sand Dunes can be difficult to judge. The dunes you see from here are only the front lines of a sea of dunes that covers many square miles.
How far do the dunes extend into the distance? The dunes are 8 miles (13km) acros…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D40_zebulon-pikes-sand-hills_Herndon-CO.html
On January 28, 1807, Lt. Zebulon Pike and his small band of tattered, hungry, foot-sore soldiers camped near here, having just crossed this snowy Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Under orders from General James Wilkinson to explore the southwestern bou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D3Y_lt-zebulon-pikes-southwestern-expedition_Alamosa-CO.html
Travel the route of these explorers and read Lt. Pike's own words from his journal.
U.S. Army Expedition to explore the United States new southwest boundary with New Spain.
The men:Lt. Zebulon M. PikeDr. John H. RobinsonSgt. William MeekCorp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D3U_los-caminos-antiguos-scenic-historic-byway_Alamosa-CO.html
You have entered the land of the Rio Bravo del Norte, the northernmost outpost of sixteenth century Spain. To the Spanish people, the San Luis Valley was a wild and unexploited place known only to the Native people. Amidst the beauty and towering …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D3T_welcome-caminante-to_Alamosa-CO.html
?Bienvenidos! Caminantes!
Come! Take a walk with us. We know an old song, El Caminante, which tells of taking a long walk along the ancient roads. Like the first prehistoric inhabitants, you too are a ?caminante', or one who walks upon this lan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D3S_the-magic-dog_Alamosa-CO.html
The Utes called this valley "Tavi-we-a-gat" or Big Valley. They came here following in the footsteps of their ancestors along this Camino; their dogs pulled their belongings along the now paved byway. This fertile valley provided hunting grounds r…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D3R_on-sacred-ground_Alamosa-CO.html
Majestic Mount Blanca that stands bgefore you is surrounded by history and legend from the first people who inhabited this valley. Many Native American groups believe that this valley is the source of life where humans and spirit enter and leave t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CII_stepping-into-wilderness_Chatham-CO.html
You are about to step into the Great Sand Dunes Wilderness. Its mood changes with the seasons, from the spacious solitude of winter, to spring and summer fun and play. Whatever the season of your visit, this unexpected wilderness offers opportunit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CIH_sangre-de-cristo-ecosystem_Chatham-CO.html
Different Life Zones Exist in the MountainsImagine climbing the mountain in front of you. You might notice it gets cooler as you ascend. As the temperature drops, moisture in the air condenses, precipitation increases, and creates different life z…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CIG_the-mountain-barrier_Chatham-CO.html
Mountains and passes were important in the formationof the sand dunes.You are looking at the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Prevailing southwesterly winds carrying sand across the San Luis Valley were blocked by the mountains.
As the winds rose to…