Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Regions at a Glance
With so many Rocky Mountain vistas, craggy canyons and homespun warmth, in
addition to hip cities you can walk or ride around, Colorado may spoil you for all
future road trips. The whole state moves outdoors in summer, when festivals and
live music bring people together under the sun. The Front Range cities of Denver
and Boulder offer all the urban pleasures, but you're still in Colorado folks, so
these cities also satisfy outdoor ambitions. Vail, Aspen and central Colorado act
as an adventure hub to the vast majority of those who want to hike, bike or ski
the state's famed high country. To really get away from it all, head to the north-
ern mountains or explore the backroads of southwestern Colorado.
Denver & Around
Backyard Adventure
Denver's best feature is that it acts as a staging area for the majestic Rockies. In a short
drive you can fly-fish Front Range streams, summit a 14er or ski deep powder. Welcome to
Denver -
now get out!
