Great place to park and enjoy the hot springs without having to pay for a resort. The water comes…read morefrom the resorts and a bit cooler than the warm springs. Lots of locals hang out here and there is ample amount of water to enjoy and have fun! Just swim at your own risk!

Made a trip to San Juan to hike. And stopped at Pagosa Springs. We missed some water crossing…read moreevent. It was really busy. Dogs on leashes, kids running around. People in the hot springs. So their are a few hot spring holes/pits aside from the resort. Plenty of walking around to do with shops all around. We did enter a geothermal room that was warm and people tending to agriculture. Was not expecting so many people to be in swimsuits at this temp but I guess when at thee hot springs.

The areas the trail lead to are among some of my favorite pockets of Colorado. So as to create a…read morelittle intrigue, I will not note my favorite elements of this special place. You'll have to explore and find out. What I can say is the area is very untouched. But be prepared, study and you're certain to find known gems and perhaps other favorites.

Our family of 5 had the most amazing kayaking experience down the Rio Grande. Curt is so patient…read moreand knowledgeable. He explains things so well. We were also blessed to have Mike with us as well and he took amazing pictures and videos. Paula was our chauffeur and she was the best. I don't think there isn't anything she doesn't know. She knew so much history about the area and gave great food tips too! We cannot wait to come back again and raft when the river is faster or try some other adventures with Curt. You cannot go wrong with Narrow Ridge!

Our family spent a glorious morning on day before the 4th with Mountain Man on the RioGrande. About…read more25 years ago when our kids were small we used to take them on the river with MM. Today my daughter Diana is a guide with them on the river so we all went out with her and had a great time. She knows what she's doing and is part of an excellent team. The river was a bit low making for some fun navigation. All their equipment is first class and they do more than just rafting so check it out. We really having everyone with an oar in the water and taking directions as we navigate the Rock Garden, having water fights and stopping for some swimming and snacks. My kids are now in their mid-20's+ but we had as much fun as when they were five. The scenery between Wagon Wheel Gap and South Fork is as good as it gets on any river. So be sure to add it to your to-do list while in the Valley, and ask for Diana!

We went on a 4 hour horse trail ride with their popular and happy wrangler named Tony. A man that…read morereally loves his job. What a great, beautiful and fun ride we had. Looking forward to checking out their elk outfitting they offer. QVC Toni B.

Just finished a five-day horseback ride/packing fishing trip into the Weminuche Wilderness guided…read moreby San Juan Outfitting and it was a fantastic experience. Whether you're an experienced horseman or a novice like me it's an experience you'll never forget. The mountain scenery was beautiful, the camp was comfortable, the food was delicious, and the fishing just doesn't get any better. At one point I was pulling out a trout on every third or forth cast, wow! I could not have done anything like this on my own. San Juan Outfitting handled the logistics, and their knowledeable guide coached us through the entire trip, even advising on where and how to catch the fish. If this is something on your bucket list, like it was mine, or just wanting to fish a new fishing spot, or wanting to experience a new and fun adventure -San Juan Outfitting is your ticket. They delivered what they advertised (http://sanjuanoutfitting.com).

We had a great experience with Diamond Hitch! Our guide was funny and had the cowboy persona down…read morepat. Which was great for the kids. He was also very patient in situations where our kids didn't know how to lead their horse. Our 4 year old rode with our guide and the rest of us rode solo. The horses were gentle and well behaved. Great and memorable experience!

Our two hour trail ride with Diamond Hitch was one of the highlights of our trip. Roberta was…read moreefficient in getting everyone saddled, she was entertaining, informative and encouraging to our nervous rider. Derrick did a great job leading the ride through beautiful scenery where we spotted quite a bit of wildlife. Roberta was so helpful and even gave our daughters horseshoes for being brave when they were nervous on a steep slope. The lady at the registration desk (I didn't get her name) was welcoming and kind. We definitely recommend riding with Diamond Hitch!

Wow!!! I've been on a trail ride before but not like this! We were guided through mostly shaded…read moremountainsides and paused at the top to see the town of Pagosa, Chimney rock in the distance and so many other cool landforms. The horses were friendly and adorable and very professional.;) Our guide, Sean, was thorough and knowledgeable about the area and landforms which my husband appreciated as a man who studies maps for fun. Such a picturesque ride, definitely recommend!

Great family adventure. Sean is easy to work with and accommodates all ages highly recommendedread more

We visited Pagosa Springs in early August and my wife treated my son and myself to a fly fishing…read moretrip. Brad was our guide and took us to the South Fork of the Rio Grande on the other side of the continental divide. Although it was a little dry this summer, there was enough water to hold fish (even though they were on the smallish side). Brad was extremely patient and helpful, especially with my teenage son. We were able to catch several brown trout and had an incredible day with him in the beautiful mountains!

We were in Pagosa Springs for 11 days, and I know my bf LOVES to fish, so we went on a fly-fishing…read moretrip to Rusty's place (private land) on Saturday morning, the day before we left. It was an absolute blast! I have NEVER fly-fished before, and I caught 3 "GOOD" sized fish - 13, 14, and 15 inches. Thomas maxed out with an 18-inch rainbow trout. Jamie was our guide, and he was just the absolute best. He allowed Thomas to do what he does, as he has fly-fished before, while still giving him pointers that helped him get better. Jamie was SUPER patient with me, gave me great pointers, was super informative, and even held my hand as I crossed the creek. I mean . . . c'mon! I got to meet the owners of the land we fished on and they were great--super kind and very genuine folks! I even got to see a MINK cross the trails and took pics of the geese and their goslings in the lake! The views were magnificent. Call ahead, and you get to choose if you want to fish for quantity or quality. We voted quality--hence the bigger fish, but fewer caught. We scheduled the whole thing online with ease, and Jamie called us back after he got off the water with prior clients. Honestly, when we go back again, odds are we will hit Jamie up again, but maybe more as friends, to go fish with us. If you're a newbie or experienced fisherperson, definitely check this place out and ask for Jamie! :)

My daughter and I recently took a trip with Joy! My husband and infant son stayed behind, but still…read moregot to enjoy watching us set up and meet the dogs! The setup took longer than the actual ride, but we loved getting to know the dogs and see how involved it is getting the dogs ready for a ride like this! It was great listening to why Joy put the dogs where she did in the line. Each dog had his/her own personality. My daughter loved helping with the dogs and giving them their water. We did the cart adventure since it was hot and no snow. I had no clue what to expect, but it was in the middle of nowhere and was so incredibly peaceful! The location is great between Durango and pagosa springs. I went with my 3.5 year old daughter and the ride was maybe 30 min, so the timing was perfect! I would love to do another ride in the snow sometime! Definitely check it out if you're in the area and looking for something interesting to do!

My husband and I had an absolutely amazing time with Joy and her pups this past Saturday. This…read moreexperience will definitely be a core memory for us. Learning how to hook the dogs up and drive the sled was such a unique and one of a kind experience. We could not recommend this enough. There are times where Joy has to be stern with you or the dogs and this is necessary for everyone's safety so take it with a grain of salt and don't take it personally. This is a MUST DO activity when you are visiting Pagosa.