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Welcome to Colorado — The Rocky Mountain State
Colorado is known for its towering peaks and stunning mountain vistas. From Denver’s mile-high city with its towering trees to Grand Junction’s western desert terrain with its red-peaked buttes. The tallest sand dunes in North American, up to 750 feet, can be found in the Rockies in south-central Colorado at the Great Sand Dunes National Monument. Natural hot springs spring abundantly throughout all four corners of Colorado. Ghost towns and abandoned gold mining towns can be found scattered throughout the mountainous terrain. Abundant rivers and plentiful forests allow for whitewater adventures, hiking, camping, and all types of outdoor activities. This summer, explore eye-catching geological Colorado destinations in the Rocky Mountain State.
Capital: Denver
Largest City: Denver
Area: 104,185 sq mi
Major Rivers: Arkansas, Colorado, Rio Grande, South Platte
Elevation: 14,433 ft at Mt. Ebert to the lowest point at 3,350 at the Arkansas River
Bird: Lark Bunting
Flower: Blue Columbine
Tree: Blue Spruce
Motto: Nil Sine Numine (Nothing Without Providence)
Song: “Where the Columbines Grow”
Nickname: Rocky Mountain State, Centennial State, Highest State, Switzerland of America
State Travel Site: Colorado.com
Winter’s (almost) over. Although there’s a small chance of a stray snowstorm or two in the Colorado Rockies, now’s the…
From alpine forests to mirrored lakes, Colorado’s Peak-to-Peak Scenic Byway skirts between the Roosevelt National Forest and the Rocky Mountain…
Colorado. The very name brings up images of the snow-covered Rocky Mountain Parks and streaming rivers. The state boasts 16…
From alpine forests to mirrored lakes, Colorado’s Peak-to-Peak Scenic Byway skirts between the Roosevelt National Forest and the Rocky Mountain…
Colorado. The very name brings up images of the snow-covered Rocky Mountain Parks and streaming rivers. The state boasts 16 national parks and sites and 41 state parks with over 13,000 campsites just to start. Over 200 historic sites and locations also dot the land. Numerous forests and…
From alpine forests to mirrored lakes, Colorado’s Peak-to-Peak Scenic Byway skirts between the Roosevelt National Forest and the Rocky Mountain National Park. This byway was originally part of a link between Longs Peak and Pikes Peak. You can explore many of the old mining towns along the route…
Winter’s (almost) over. Although there’s a small chance of a stray snowstorm or two in the Colorado Rockies, now’s the perfect time to plan your summer getaway to the myriad of music festivals held throughout the summer. Denver’s City Jazz Park produces 10 free jazz concerts each summer…
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