VALLEY — Although the 2018 fire season is in full swing, this region continues to offer spectacular outdoor recreational opportunities.

The Rio Grande National Forest is open, with Stage 1 fire restrictions.

Come and enjoy the rural communities of Lake City, Creede, South Fork, and Del Norte.  Find out more about these towns at lakecity.com or creede.com or southfork.org or delnortechamber.org or check out the Silver Thread Scenic & Historic Byway info at silverthreadbyway.com

Please be sure to follow the rules and restrictions with fire and travel.  Carry extra water and a fire extinguisher in vehicles.