Colorado Scenic Byways: Highway of Legends
This scenic byway, Highway of Legends, travels the southern part of Colorado. It starts from Walsenburg to La Veta, through the Spanish Peaks Mountain area to Trinidad. it is State Highway 12 (ca. 85 miles).
Southern Colorado Scenic Highway of Legends
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Come, Visit Southern Colorado's Scenic Highway of Legends. This is truly one of the most unique and beautiful drives in the state. The Byway follows sections of I-25, State Hwy. 12, U.S. Hwy. 160 and Cordova Pass Road in circular fashion around the East and West Spanish Peaks. Gateways to the Byway can be found in Walsenburg, Aguilar, Trinidad and La Veta.
Come, visit the sites of some of the most notable events and waypoints in Colorado History. See the land where coal was king in Walsenburg and where the strife between owners and laborers reached a climax at the infamous Ludlow Massacre took place in 1914. See the historic City of Trinidad, where westward bound pioneers reached the banks of the Puratoire River after crossing the high plains on the Northern Branch of the Santa Fe Trail. Come, experience an unspoiled alpine setting as you wind your way through the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range and through some of the most unique geological features in the World, the Radial Dikes. Take a hike or have a picnic along in the remote wilderness that surrounds Cordova Pass. Come and visit the enchanting Village of Cuchara. Ride the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad or play the links at Grandote Peaks Golf Course in the tiny Artist's Colony of La Veta.
Come, Discover the other Colorado. Visit the Scenic Highway of Legends
S. Colorado Scenic Highway of Legends Intro.
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Come, Visit Southern Colorado's Scenic Highway of Legends. This is truly one of the most unique and beautiful drives in the state. The Byway follows sections of I-25, State Hwy. 12, U.S. Hwy. 160 and Cordova Pass Road in circular fashion around the East and West Spanish Peaks. Gateways to the Byway can be found in Walsenburg, Aguilar, Trinidad and La Veta.
Come, visit the sites of some of the most notable events and waypoints in Colorado History. See the land where coal was king in Walsenburg and where the strife between owners and laborers reached a climax at the infamous Ludlow Massacre took place in 1914. See the historic City of Trinidad, where westward bound pioneers reached the banks of the Puratoire River after crossing the high plains on the Northern Branch of the Santa Fe Trail. Come, experience an unspoiled alpine setting as you wind your way through the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range and through some of the most unique geological features in the World, the Radial Dikes. Take a hike or have a picnic along in the remote wilderness that surrounds Cordova Pass. Come and visit the enchanting Village of Cuchara. Ride the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad or play the links at Grandote Peaks Golf Course in the tiny Artist's Colony of La Veta.
Come, Discover the other Colorado. Visit the Scenic Highway of Legends
Colorado Highway of Legends
A driving tour on Colorado's Highway of Legends. Colorado Highway 12 from Trinidad to La Veta with stops in Cuchara, Cordova Pass, Blue Lake and many others
S. Colorado Scenic Hwy. of Legends Part 4
Come, Visit Southern Colorado's Scenic Highway of Legends. This is truly one of the most unique and beautiful drives in the state. The Byway follows sections of I-25, State Hwy. 12, U.S. Hwy. 160 and Cordova Pass Road in circular fashion around the East and West Spanish Peaks. Gateways to the Byway can be found in Walsenburg, Aguilar, Trinidad and La Veta.
Come, visit the sites of some of the most notable events and waypoints in Colorado History. See the land where coal was king in Walsenburg and where the strife between owners and laborers reached a climax at the infamous Ludlow Massacre took place in 1914. See the historic City of Trinidad, where westward bound pioneers reached the banks of the Puratoire River after crossing the high plains on the Northern Branch of the Santa Fe Trail. Come, experience an unspoiled alpine setting as you wind your way through the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range and through some of the most unique geological features in the World, the Radial Dikes. Take a hike or have a picnic along in the remote wilderness that surrounds Cordova Pass. Come and visit the enchanting Village of Cuchara. Ride the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad or play the links at Grandote Peaks Golf Course in the tiny Artist's Colony of La Veta.
Come, Discover the other Colorado. Visit the Scenic Highway of Legends
S. Colorado Scenic Hwy. of Legends Part 2
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Come, Visit Southern Colorado's Scenic Highway of Legends. This is truly one of the most unique and beautiful drives in the state. The Byway follows sections of I-25, State Hwy. 12, U.S. Hwy. 160 and Cordova Pass Road in circular fashion around the East and West Spanish Peaks. Gateways to the Byway can be found in Walsenburg, Aguilar, Trinidad and La Veta.
Come, visit the sites of some of the most notable events and waypoints in Colorado History. See the land where coal was king in Walsenburg and where the strife between owners and laborers reached a climax at the infamous Ludlow Massacre took place in 1914. See the historic City of Trinidad, where westward bound pioneers reached the banks of the Puratoire River after crossing the high plains on the Northern Branch of the Santa Fe Trail. Come, experience an unspoiled alpine setting as you wind your way through the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range and through some of the most unique geological features in the World, the Radial Dikes. Take a hike or have a picnic along in the remote wilderness that surrounds Cordova Pass. Come and visit the enchanting Village of Cuchara. Ride the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad or play the links at Grandote Peaks Golf Course in the tiny Artist's Colony of La Veta.
Come, Discover the other Colorado. Visit the Scenic Highway of Legends
Highway of Legends Part 2: Cucharas Pass to Walsenburg Dashcam
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This is part 2 of the scenic drive along the Highway of Legends, Route 12, in southern Colorado. The drive begins at Cucharas Pass, and heads north on Colorado Route 12 through La Veta, then east on US 160 through Walsenburg, then north on Interstate 25 to Colorado City.
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Artist: Chris Zabriskie
Titles May Include:
Oxygen Garden
I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor
Out of the Skies, Under the Earth
The Life and Death of a Certain K. Zabriskie, Patriarch
I Am Running Down the Long Hallway of Viewmont Elementary
I Am Running with Temporary Success from a Monstrous Vacuum In Pursuit
Divider
Wonder Cycle
Candlepower
Air Hockey Saloon
Mario Bava Sleeps In a Little Later Than He Expected To.
You'll find the track title(s) at the end of the video.
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Driving Into Gardner, Colorado
It was a pretty day.
Local Tourist Colorado - Canyons of Comanche National Grasslands
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Picture and Carrizo Canyons in S.E. Colorado make a perfect one day adventure for folks in Huerfano and Las Animas Counties. Driving time is less than two hours from Cuchara, La Veta and Trinidad. As the Spanish Peaks and the Sangre De Cristo Mountains shrink on the western horizon, a whole new world of exploration opens up in the Comanche National Grasslands. These Canyons are located south of Springfield in Baca County, however from our direction we left U.S. 160 at County Rd. 10 which reduced our driving time. The Greatest Adventures Are Waiting In Your Own Backyard.
S. Colorado Hwy Of Legends Part 3
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Come, Visit Southern Colorado's Scenic Highway of Legends. This is truly one of the most unique and beautiful drives in the state. The Byway follows sections of I-25, State Hwy. 12, U.S. Hwy. 160 and Cordova Pass Road in circular fashion around the East and West Spanish Peaks. Gateways to the Byway can be found in Walsenburg, Aguilar, Trinidad and La Veta.
Come, visit the sites of some of the most notable events and waypoints in Colorado History. See the land where coal was king in Walsenburg and where the strife between owners and laborers reached a climax at the infamous Ludlow Massacre took place in 1914. See the historic City of Trinidad, where westward bound pioneers reached the banks of the Puratoire River after crossing the high plains on the Northern Branch of the Santa Fe Trail. Come, experience an unspoiled alpine setting as you wind your way through the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range and through some of the most unique geological features in the World, the Radial Dikes. Take a hike or have a picnic along in the remote wilderness that surrounds Cordova Pass. Come and visit the enchanting Village of Cuchara. Ride the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad or play the links at Grandote Peaks Golf Course in the tiny Artist's Colony of La Veta.
Come, Discover the other Colorado. Visit the Scenic Highway of Legends
550 Mountain View, Walsenburg, Colorado
Escape to this peaceful sanctuary located in the foothills of the Sangre De Cristo Range. This custom built home was inspired by the surrounding environment using local earth, wood & stone materials to bring this incredible vision to life.
To get the brochure and full gallery visit discoverbachman.com/listings/550-mountain-view-drive-walsenburg-co/.
A series of nestled cylinders & curved windows allow the perfect flow of light and create panoramic views. Large sandstone rocks line the entryway & fireplace creating thermal mass & natural elements within the home. Entertain in the extraordinary kitchen or gather in the perfected dining room gazing at the endless views while savoring the advanced energy efficient technologies in this masterpiece. The organic details of this home allow for peaceful living and stress free maintenance. Enjoy & explore 48 acres of private Colorado landscape everyday!
Colorado Hwy 12 : Highway of Legends - 2
Colorado Highway 69 Southbound Timelapse
Drove home from visiting family in Colorado and I decided to record this short trip on my Go-pro of a somewhat scenic highway.
The small video in the bottom-left corner is a tour recording from Google Earth Pro (which is now free, apparently).
Walkthrough Tour: 8597 Highway 165, Rye, CO
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Listed by: Jeannie Medina, Home Smart Preferred Realty, (719) 671-4303
Shot by: SoCo Home Photography, socohomephotography.com
Rilling Canyon
This beautiful south facing property with panoramic views of the Spanish Peaks with their famous dike walls, the Snowy Range, and the iconic Goemmer’s Butte is simply breathtaking. Located in the heart of the Cuchara Valley in Rilling Canyon just off of the state designated scenic byway named “The Highway of Legends”, this 199 acre parcel has been up until now used for cattle grazing and comes with a newer stock well drilled in 2006. This is the first time offering of this property partitioned off from what was once the very heart of the historic Goemmer Brothers Ranch, which began over 120 years ago. Adjacent lands are still owned by the Goemmer family today. Listed by Karen McAnally, Broker Associate, (719) 989-8784.
Bachman & Associates, 222 S. Main Street, La Veta Colorado
Colorado Hwy 12: Highway of Legends - 6 (approaching Cuchara Pass)
Wahatoya (Breasts of the Earth)
These remarkable mountains were formed when a basalt magma bullet came up from deep within the earth and struck a brittle rhyolite cap, shattering it like glass, and raising it up into a dome. The hard basalt filled the cracks, and as erosion wears away the softer rhyolite, the basalt dikes remain- up to 200 feet tall, ten to twenty feet thick, like a system of Great China Walls radiating out from the peaks in all directions for many miles. .
On the east slope of East Spanish Peak are large coal seams exposed by orogeny of these peaks, and was Ludlow, site of the Ludlow Massacre that led to worker reforms and creation of unions to protect worker rights.
The Ludlow Massacre was an attack by the Colorado National Guard and Colorado Fuel & Iron Company camp guards on a tent colony of 1,200 striking coal miners and their families at Ludlow, Colorado, on April 20, 1914. 26 people, including miners' wives and children, were killed. The chief owner of the mine, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., was widely criticized for the incident.
The massacre, the culmination of a bloody widespread strike against Colorado coal mines, resulted in the violent deaths of two women and eleven children, asphyxiated and burned to death under a single tent. The deaths occurred after a daylong fight between militia and camp guards against striking workers. Ludlow was the deadliest single incident in the southern Colorado Coal Strike, which lasted from September 1913 through December 1914. The strike was organized by the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) against coal mining companies in Colorado. The three largest companies involved were the Rockefeller family-owned Colorado Fuel & Iron Company (CF&I), the Rocky Mountain Fuel Company(RMF), and the Victor-American Fuel Company (VAF).
In retaliation for Ludlow, the miners armed themselves and attacked dozens of mines over the next ten days, destroying property and engaging in several skirmishes with the Colorado National Guard along a 40-mile front from Trinidad to Walsenburg. The entire strike would cost 199 lives. Thomas G. Andrews described it as the deadliest strike in the history of the United States.
The Ludlow Massacre was a watershed moment in American labor relations. Historian Howard Zinn described the Ludlow Massacre as the culminating act of perhaps the most violent struggle between corporate power and laboring men in American history.The Ludlow Tent Colony Site was designated a National Historic Landmark on January 16, 2009, and dedicated on June 28, 2009. Modern archeological investigation largely supports the strikers' reports of the event, different from the Rockefeller ownership account. .
JD Rockerfeller was a despot 1%er, and before the republicans drag us back into that kind of America, we will resist! Unfortunately the 1% discovered the world has a huge supply of cheap labor, for which they circumvented the market of American workers. In those countries, they have implemented JD Rockefeller-type work demands, which will inevitably lead to worker resistance and revolt when those people have endured enough. Difference this time is the conflict may be international, and as widespread as their outsourcing is, that might be the next global conflict.
Remember, that is what the GOP stand for. It is what the anti-union boors argue for, rolling on the floor laughing their fat asses off in amusement.
Wahatoya is a Ute (and many other tribes) word meaning Breasts of the Earth. To the Native Americans, these mountains were sacred. The Spanish spell it Huajatolla.
60 Second Colorado Vacation - Cuchara Pass
A little drive over Cuchara Pass in Southern Colorado near LaVeta. The Highway of Legends Scenic Byway between Walsenburg & Trinidad. This is near the summit. Shot March 1st 2009. Awesome trip, we will be posting the Scenic Byway info on our site where you can get a FREE Scenic Bypass Map Book filled with info and great day trips!!
Santa Fe Trail Trinidad Colorado Scenic Byway
Trinidad Colorado, Gateway to the Rockies.
Home for Sale near Trinidad Colorado on Santa Fe Trail Ranch by Adobe Gold Properties.
This historic route takes several paths across northeastern New Mexico. Each leg of the journey posed hazards and challenges in the 1800s, and offers .
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Colorado Hwy 12: Highway of Legends - 4 (Town of Stonewall)