Wildlife are plentiful in the area. Pronghorn antelope are common in the area as well as deer,
rabbits, birds and other small animals.
San Isabel National Forest is just half an hour from here and has tens of thousands of acres of
public land with wildlife and places to hike, mountain bike, etc. There are elk, deer, and many
other animals. The Spanish Peaks and the Sangre De Cristo mountains are home to some of
Colorado's largest herds of bighorn sheep.
Not far to the South of here is Lathrop State Park, which is a great place to fish, hike, swim
and watch wildlife. Horseshoe Lake and Martin Lake are located inside the park and they are
known for their fishing, boating and water skiing.
OTHER INFO - Here are some great web sites and pictures for the area:
Weather and weather history for the Rio Cucharas area
Area map
Lathrop State Park nearby
Lake Isabel about an hour from Rio Cucharas
