{"id":9344,"date":"2022-05-05T04:02:17","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T04:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=9344"},"modified":"2023-09-27T16:58:43","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T16:58:43","slug":"15-typical-gifts-from-la-junta-colorado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-typical-gifts-from-la-junta-colorado\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Typical Gifts from La Junta Colorado"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/La-Junta-Colorado.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/La-Junta-Colorado.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/La-Junta-Colorado-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The home rule municipality of La Junta is the county seat and most populous city of Otero County. The population was 7,322 at the time of the 2020 census. La Junta is located on the Arkansas River in southeastern Colorado, 68 miles east of Pueblo. In 2010, La Junta had a total population of 7,329 people. The city is located at an elevation of 7,000 feet and is home to numerous recreational and cultural activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The history of La Junta, Colorado stretches back thousands of years, when it was a frontier town and trade route. Paleo-Indians hunted bison in the plains near the town ten thousand years ago. In one archaeological site, you can see where nearly 200 bison were killed. Bison bones were discovered with projectile points. The Plains Woodlands people were also influential in the area and influenced La Junta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a history buff, La Junta is a great place to visit. The town is home to several museums and historic sites, and many recreational activities are available, whether you are looking for a day of hiking or biking trails. Those who are interested in nature should visit the area&#8217;s wildlife sanctuaries and state parks. Wildlife-watching is also popular in the area. While you are in La Junta, consider visiting the state park nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Arkansas River flows through the northern part of the city, while the John Martin Reservoir is an hour&#8217;s drive east. There are farmers markets in towns along the Arkansas River valley, including the La Junta Livestock Commission. The Longest-running tradition in La Junta is the Early Settlers Day, which features a pancake breakfast, a parade, live entertainment, and local vendors. These events are all part of the culture of the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city is located about 60 miles east of Pueblo and the county seat of Otero County. Historically, La Junta served as a junction for agricultural, ranching, and commercial endeavors. The town served as a junction on the historic Santa Fe Trail, which split off from the main route to New Mexico. A lesser route then continued west to Pueblo, and it&#8217;s one of the nation&#8217;s earliest great trade routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The town of La Junta, Colorado is home to numerous historical sites. Visitors can explore the reconstructed Bent&#8217;s Fort, which was a bustling trading post in the mid-eighteenth century. Its reconstructed fort is a popular attraction for children. A museum dedicated to Native American heritage, the Koshare Indian Museum exhibits the largest collection of Native American art in the country and hosts regular performances of the Koshare Indian dancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area was once home to different tribes of American Indians. In fact, the town served as the boundary between two different tribes. Around 1350, Apachean people began living in the area. The Apachean people are of Athapascan stock and linguistically related to the Bloods of Canada and Pacific Northwestern tribes. While migration routes are still debated, it&#8217;s easy to see why La Junta remained so popular for centuries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The home rule municipality of La Junta is the county seat and most populous city of Otero County. The population was 7,322 at the time of the 2020 census. La Junta is located on the Arkansas River in southeastern Colorado, 68 miles east of Pueblo. 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