"Never thought of ourselves as owners so much as stewards. It just made sense to share..." - Terry
Minimal cost and development
Non-profit and noncommercial approach
Free to children under 16
Free tours
Supporting local government (unrequired taxes?)
Supported by your donations
For the education, enjoyment, and well-being of current and future generations, Orient Land Trust:
promotes a positive clothing-optional experience at all properties including Valley View Hot Springs, Orient Mine and Everson Ranch;
preserves the viewshed, including land acquisition;
protects natural, wild, agricultural, and historic resources, in the northern San Luis Valley.
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