Short 20 mile drive to see and interact with alligators and other reptiles. Even hold a baby alligator! Just 30 miles for a national parks adventure. Explore the largest sand dunes in North America! 25 miles to relaxation in naturally heated swimming pools and hot tubs at the San Dunes Recreation swimming pool and hot tubs. 40 miles to the oldest town in Colorado Less than 10 minutes from all the amenities, activities, and festivals of beautiful Alamosa CO. Including Early Iron festival and many others. 30 miles from a beautiful waterfall that freezes as it flows in the winter