DENVER (KDVR) — Thousands of people could be descending on a remote part of San Miguel County, the sheriff's office warned Wednesday, and they could remain in the area for up to a month.

It's all connected to the "Rainbow Family of Living Light," a nebulous group of people known for large, informal gatherings on public lands where they promote peace, love, community and alternative lifestyles.

The group was first formed in 1970 after its founders were inspired by the first Woodstock Festival, and held its first gathering at Strawberry Lake in the Arapaho National Forest, near Granby, in 1972.

In 2022, the group assembled in the Routt National Forest for its 50th anniversary event. The gathering drew thousands of people to the remote area, and also drew hundreds of citations from the U.S

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