The 26 scenic byways of Colorado connect the dots between historic sites and acres of majestic scenery that span red-rock canyons, the peaks of the Rocky Mountains and sun-kissed prairies.
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This southwest Colorado route travels along the historic narrow-gauge portion of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad from Durango to Chama, New Mexico, and connects two of the state’s existing narrow …
Most stories revolve around the French fur-trapping trade, and how they cached their supplies in the area before making the hazardous journey into the mountains. Today, a different kind of powder …
Begin your journey in Yampa , a town with roots in agriculture, as well as the lumber and coal industries. Delve into the past at the Yampa-Egeria Museum , housed in an original bank building on …
Have your camera ready — wildlife is plentiful throughout the area, with bighorn sheep, mountain goats, golden eagles and the occasional beaver making frequent appearances. The area around the byway …
With what a handful of them found in Cripple Creek , Victor and the surrounding hills, these two towns ended up being Colorado’s biggest gold payload. Start your tour of the Gold Belt in Florissant …