U.F.O. Watchtower - Hooper, Colorado

Click any image to view it at a larger size.	U.F.O.'s! I had just visited Zapata Falls near Great Sand Dunes National Park and was driving north of Hooper when I felt compelled to check out the San Luis Valley's very own U.F.O. Watchtower and Information Center!
	You can't miss it: The U.F.O. Watchtower is just north of the small town of Hooper on Highway 17. You'll see many creative signs like this one. ;)
	I love the alien at the entrance (left) and the other alien with red eyes that directed me to the parking lot. Interestingly, on this sunny and warm April afternoon, I was the only person there!
	I climbed up to the watchtower level and posed as if I was looking up to the sky. Whether you believe in U.F.O.'s or not, I have a feeling the stars would be amazing to view at night out there. Also, the views of the mountains, particularly of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, aren't too shabby either.
	I should note that the topic of U.F.O.'s have been covered on this web site before: U.F.O.'s in Manitou Springs. :)
	There is an endearing healing garden comprising of items that most would consider junk. Yet as a whole, this was a special place. I loved it! :)
	Cute UFO sculpture. My other pages in the San Luis Valley: Villa Grove Bonanza Great Sand Dunes (Star Dune) Century Ride: Buena Vista To Sand Dunes Cabin In The Mountains
	While there, I capture two photos of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains to the east and southeast respectively. The mountain scenery is impressive.