Discover The Rockies in Colorado

Carbondale, Colorado with Mt. Sopris looming behind (© Craig Silberman)

Colorado. Just the name summons up some of the best skiing, hiking, fishing and scenery this continent has to offer. Skiing, is of course king here. Colorado is home to some of the finest ski resorts in the world, such as Vail, Aspen and Steamboat. It's home to many other smaller, lesser known resorts as well, such as Copper Mountain and Arapahoe Basin. These Colorado resorts feature vast terrain, with some of the world's lightest and best powder, and plenty of extreme terrain.

But Colorado is more than just ski resorts. You'll find plenty of rest and relaxation in Colorado's fine hotels and lodges, good food at its restaurants, and world-class entertainment at various venues. Summer brings hiking and backpacking through the Rockies' breathtaking trails in Colorado national parks such as Rocky Mountain National Park, Mesa Verde and Colorado National Monument.

A Colorado vacation wouldn't be complete without taking in some of the charm from its eclectic towns. There's the college/hippie/yuppie town of Boulder, glitzy Aspen, or rough and tumble Gunnison, and of course Denver. Colorado appeals to just about everyone when it comes to vacations. Find everything you know to plan and book your vacation here, or at Colorado Adventure.

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  Cortez, Colorado

  Information about Cortez, Colorado, a gateway town to Mesa Verde National Park.
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  Meeker, Colorado

  Read here about Meeker in northwest Colorado.
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  Frisco, Colorado

  Learn here about the small Summit County town of Frisco, Colorado.
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  Estes Park, Colorado

  Learn here about Estes Park, the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park.
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  Battlement Mesa, Colorado

  Learn about the planned Colorado community of Battlement Mesa.

• Colorado Rockies Activities more »

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  Yoga Retreats in Colorado

  Read here for listings of a few yoga retreats in Colorado.
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  Cortez Attractions

  What to do while visiting Cortez, Colorado.
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  Dude Ranch Vacations in Colorado

  Information about taking a dude ranch vacation in Colorado.
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  Example Camping Supplies Checklist

  Read here for an example checklist of things you should take with you camping.
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  Hunting in Colorado

  Read here for information about hunting in Colorado.

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  Canadian Rockies Tours: Banff and Calgary

  Get a guided tour, and get the best out of the Canadian Rockies.
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  Getting from Calgary to Banff

  Learn more about the best way to get from Calgary to Banff.
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  Dude Ranch vacations in the Canadian Rockies

  Find the vacation of a lifetime on a Canadian Rockies dude ranch.
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  Elk will give you a big welcome to Banff National Park

  Where to find the Canadian Rockies elk in Banff National Park.
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  Rafting and more await in the Canadian Rockies

  Jim from North Carolina writes: “My wife, three kids ages 14, 17, 21 (and I)

• Denver Guide more »

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  Denver’s Best Beer

  Denver offers some of the best beer in the West, and has even been dubbed
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  Hit a Mile High in Denver

  Three places to go a mile high in Denver By Mindy Sink Staff Writer Rockies.com DENVER, Colorado (Rockies.com) –
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  Exploring Eco-Denver

  Five ways to discover a greener Denver By Mindy Sink Staff Writer Rockies.com DENVER, Colorado (Rockies.com) – There is
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  Kayaking in Denver

  Hit the rapids around Denver By Mindy Sink Staff Writer Rockies.com DENVER, Colorado (Rockies.com) – Among the many outdoor
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  Denver’s Animal Magnetism

  In Denver, there are a handful of opportunities for wildlife viewing right downtown.