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Situated in the San Luis Valley, Great Sand Dunes National Park must-do activities include sandboarding and hiking.
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This National Natural Landmark in Colorado Springs destination is famed for its enormous sandstone formations that seem to touch the sky.
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This charming small town in the Rocky Mountains is a winter wonderland home to world class skiing but Crested Butte also delights during all 4 seasons.
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UNESCO-listed Mesa Verde National Park in southwest Colorado is not to be missed. It's home to thousands of preserved Ancestral Pueblo sites.
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Who wouldn't get swept up in the magnitude of Colorado's tallest cascades as it spills down a box canyon overlooking Telluride?
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Located near Glenwood Springs, this National Natural Landmark & popular tourist attraction is a remarkable example of a travertine geological formation.
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The combination of sparkling lakes, rivers, meadows, and a duo of peaks create a picturesque setting unlike anywhere else on the planet.
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We can't think of a single person who wouldn't be moved by its many mountains, aspen forests, rivers and tundras.
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Fiery rock formations beneath the star-flecked night sky makes this iconic entertainment venue one of the most impressive sites in the states.
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Dubbed "America's Mountain," this peak brings the beauty of its iconic vistas to the masses.
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Best known for its 70-foot triple waterfall, 38-acre Rifle Falls State Park also has a deciduous forest, wetlands, limestone caves, and fishing ponds.