Comanche National Grassland administered by the U.S. Forest Service; 1420 East Third St., La Junta, CO.; 719-384-2181. Hiking, biking and equestrian use but no overnight camping in the canyon.

(LA JUNTA, Colo.) — The tarantula mating season has arrived in the Comanche National Grassland, home to Colorado brown tarantulas. La Junta’s third annual Tarantula Fest creeps up on Friday ...