Recreation & Activities

Find Your Million Dollar Shot by Reframing Photography

When you visit the area, it's tempting to snap photos of everything you see, but we're asking you to take a minute and pause. Take a moment to consider: do I really need 25 shots to get the perfect pose, the ideal crop, the magical light? Why is it important to take so many photos of the same thing?

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Shutter Speed Limit Zones: where we're asking you to put the Camera down and examine the world through your eyes, not a viewfinder. Focus on quality, not quantity, to create your single Million Dollar Shot!

Filter Free Zones: where places are magnificent just the way they are. DOn't ruin the authentic beauty of the shot or the joy of the moment by manipulating layers, filters, overlays, or animations.

Photo Preserve: where we work together to ensure our photography practices Leave No Trace.

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Founded in 1966, Creede Repertory Theatre is a professional theatre company located at 9,000 feet in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado.

CRT’s award-winning company produces big-city quality productions in this spectacular location from May through September. Each season, CRT produces 7-10 plays in rotating repertory, hosts numerous musical events and concerts, develops new works through the Headwaters New Play Program, and offers nationally recognized educational programming.

The theatre is only one of very few in the country that caters to a repertory schedule. Repertory, by definition, means, “A type of theatrical presentation in which a company presents several works regularly or in alternate sequence in one season.” This sets the Repertory theatre apart from the rest and adds a unique, ever-changing flare to what Creede has to offer.

This season’s offerings include the American favorite Steel Magnolias, the musical treat Always…Patsy Cline, the romantic adventure Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, and a drama inspired by the life of famed boxer Jack Johnson called The Royale. CRT offers several ticket deals when purchased for multiple plays, which is the most recommended way to enjoy the multitude of shows they have to offer. All information on how to buy tickets and passes is available on CRT’s website, creederep.org, or by giving them a call at (719)658-2540.

For families with young ones, CRT’s robust Education Department offers five Summer Day Camps, which occur mostly in July. This Summer, children can learn from acclaimed Teaching Artists in the areas of storytelling, puppetry, musical theatre, and - for teenagers - improvisational comedy. For the first time, CRT will offer a Playwriting class for adults. All information about camps can be found on the Education Department’s website at creederep.org/education.

The Education Department also celebrates its 20th Anniversary production of the KID Show, a longstanding tradition at CRT where a company of young students produce and star in adaptations of children’s stories. MUSIC BOX, this year’s offering, is not to be missed.

All of this along with special concert events, CRT’s widely appreciated improv comedy show Boomtown!, talkbacks with CRT’s company, and a brand new for 2022 Cliffside Patio make for a magical, unsurpassed experience not to be missed. Come enjoy a show, go for a hike, enjoy one of Creede’s marvelous, unique restaurants, and then see another show! We can’t wait to see you.

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Unit 76 is one of the most sought after units for big game in Colorado. This is a draw unit. The Ramble House sells over-the-counter licenses for the adjacent unit, 79. Be sure to read up on the hunting regulations on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife page.

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The Rio Grande Club in South Fork, Colorado

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Check out how far your drive goes at 8200 feet! The Rio Grande Club & Resort, in South Fork, has an award-winning golf course with a combination of sandstone outcroppings, pine and cottonwood groves, and a challenging shot over the Rio Grande! After a round, satisfy your appetite at the on-site restaurant.

Alamosa Cattails Golf Course

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Praised for superb condition and a challenging 18 holes.
One of Colorado’s “best courses to play for under $65.”

Monte Vista Golf Course

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Nicely cared for 9-hole municipal course.

Camping in Rio Grande National Forest is the ideal situation to take some time to yourself and unwind while enjoying nature and avoiding people. Ninety-five percent of Mineral County is public lands. You'll be sure to find your ideal camp spot, from a campground to an RV site, and even a dispersed camping location. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace while you are enjoying the backcountry. Remember, you are in the forest and may encounter wildlife. Be sure to lock your food and trash in your vehicle at night and that you have cleaned up your campsite before calling it a day. Looking to build a campfire? Take a moment and watch this Campfire Etiquette video. Scroll down and enjoy some virtual tours of the campgrounds in our neck of the woods. Be sure to stop by the Visitors Center for an area guide and up-to-date information regarding any fire restrictions. The Mineral County Landfill is open Monday, Thursday, and Saturday to accept your trash. There is an RV dump station 1/10 of a mile from the Visitors Center on Rio Grande Ave where you may empty your RV tank and fill up with fresh water.

As of August 19, 2020, the State of Colorado is under a state-wide fire ban. Beginning August 21, Rio Grand National Forest will be observing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.