Welcome to the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge! Located in southern Colorado along the banks of the Rio Grande, this Refuge was set aside as a haven for migratory birds and other wildlife.
When you hear stories of the Old West and the Western Expansion, many times you'll hear descriptions of vast open landscapes that take your breath away. The endless vistas of meadows, mountains, and nature. The snowcapped mountains peering over green meadows as spring arrives. The sounds of elk...
As you arrive at the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge, you'll be greeted by the "gar-oo-oo" of sandhill cranes, the quacks of mallard ducks, and the vibrant whistling songs of western meadowlarks. It's natures way of saying "Hello and Welcome!" You will also find beautiful vistas of wetlands...
