NATURAL BEAUTY
Discover Colorado’s stunning natural landscape. From the highest sand dunes in North America to 54 mountain peaks over 14,000 feet, Colorado has one of the most unique and varied natural landscape in the entire nation. As you travel through the state, you’ll see emerald green forests, fields of vibrant wildflowers as far as the eye can see, picturesque mountain lakes, abundant grasslands and rich red rock formations. You’ll find many places to enjoy Colorado’s vast natural beauty. There are four national parks, five national monuments and 41 state parks waiting to be explored. If you’re looking for a beautiful drive, Colorado is also home to 25 scenic and historic byways, noted for their distinct qualities. They include ghost towns, ancient ruins, alpine tundra, some of the oldest trains in the West and much more. Wherever you go in Colorado, have your camera ready for pictures of the postcard-perfect beauty.
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Day-use park with canyon trails, picnicking, rock climbing, nature programs and visitor center exhibits.
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Number-1 visited attraction! Nature museum, 30 interactive exhibits, 14-minute HD movie, gift shop, cafe with views of this geological marvel, park map, hiking. Free!...
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One of Colorado's most popular water sports area. Boat and fish on this 4,646-acre lake. Two marinas, 2 boat ramps, miles of trails and 400 campsites with or without...
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Explore craggy hills, discover fragments of a long ago world where the largest land creatures of all time once roamed and died. Rock art, scenery, homesteads,...
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Enjoy scenic rafting through Duffy Mountain, wildlife viewing, picturesque views, hunting, camping or exploring portions of the Yampa Valley Trail. Travel restricted.
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Rugged foothills and canyons of Gold Belt National Scenic Byway. Follows old stagecoach/railroad routes. Shelf Road rock climbing and Garden Park dinosaur fossil...
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The park offers a trail system consisting of 20 miles of hiking/biking trails, as well as Visitor Center, picnicking facilities, wildlife viewing, and 61 unique...
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Eldorado Canyon State Park is a day-use-park offering technical rock climbing, stream-side picnic areas and trails with panoramic vistas, all encompassed in a...
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Very diverse 25,825-acre pinion-juniper desert landscape with rimrock outcrops bordering the Colorado River.
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A living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. Elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of...
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