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U.F.O.'s! I had just visited Zapata Falls near
the Great Sand Dunes National Park and
was driving north of Hooper when I felt
quite compelled to check out San Luis Valley's very own U.F.O. Watchtower and Information Center! :) |
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You can't miss it: The U.F.O. Watchtower is just north
of the small town of Hooper on Highway 17 and you'll see many creative signs like this one. ;) |
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I really love the alien at the entrance (left) and the
funky alien with red eyes that directed me to the parking lot. Interestingly,
on this sunny and warm April day, I was the only person there that afternoon! |
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I climbed up to the watchtower level and sort of posed as
if I was looking up to the sky. I'm telling you, whether you believe
in U.F.O.'s or not, I have a feeling the clear views of the
stars would be amazing at night out there. Also, the views of the mountains,
particularly of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains,
aren't too shabby either. ;) |
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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. |
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There is a really endearing "healing garden" made up
of items that most would consider junk. I loved it! :) |
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What a great photo!
Here are some of my pages from the San Luis Valley:
Villa Grove
Bonanza
Saguache
Bike: Poncha Pass To South Fork
Great Sand Dunes (Star Dune)
Bike: Poncha Springs To South Fork
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While there, I capture two photos of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains
to the east and southeast respectively. |
