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Though Colorado's Hanging Lake spans just 1.5 acres, what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in scenery. Tucked between limestone cliffs and surrounded by a lush natural garden of hanging vegetation, the turquoise waters of Hanging…

A visitor to Colorado's Alpine Triangle will travel 150 miles of paved roads to visit the the towns of Ouray, Lake City and Silverton. The scenery along any route in the area is spectacular, but one of the country's first backcountry…

Just an hour's drive away from New Mexico's deserts, Durango's meadows, forests and cool mountain breezes stand in sharp contrast, providing a refreshing summer getaway. Marvel at fields of warm-weather wildflowers poking their heads…

Highly skilled skiers flock to resorts around Aspen, Colorado, to take advantage of the high percentage of expert-only trails at the town's ski resorts. Some of the most challenging are at Aspen Highlands, which boasts more than 50 percent…

Tucked away among 14,000-foot Rocky Mountain peaks, the South Park Basin of Colorado is designated as a National Heritage Area. The sprawling valley is filled with towering alpine landscapes, recreational trails, and the remains of historic…