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  Colorado
Colorado
has something for everyone...camping, skiing, fishing,
white-water rafting, dude ranches, fossils, biking,
hang-gliding, and archaeological sites.
Anyone who's interested in rugged mountain scenery, the history of the Old West
or camping, skiing, and other outdoor activities will have a great time in
Colorado. Lately, they've added gambling in the mountain towns and have
brought in major league baseball and world-class arts and entertainment.
Colorado is also home to one of the two all-inclusive resorts in the country!
In
the northwest corner of Colorado lies the Dinosaur National Monument.
Its collection of Brachiosaurus and Brontosaur skeletons will appeal to
all ages of prehistoric lizard lovers. You
will find the remains of the oldest, largest, and smallest dinosaurs.
A great highlight is the petrified bones of ancient crocodiles and
turtles.
 Perhaps
the most recognized attractions in Colorado are the ski slopes.
Aspen is one of the most popular ski destinations in the United States.
The combined areas of Buttermilk Mountain, Aspen Mountain, Aspen
Highlands, and Snowmass form a giant ski complex.
They all have interchangeable lift tickets and free shuttle service
between the mountains. Aspen Mountain
is known locally as "Ajax" and provides intermediate and
advanced skiers with 23 miles of trails. However,
when on this mountain be cautious; Spar
Gulch is often icy, Copper Bowl has many moguls, and Ruthies run can be
extremely dangerous. Buttermilk Mountain is an ideal place for family
skiing and beginners. Ski school is
available for all levels of skiers, whether they are toddlers or experts.
The tiehack side of Buttermilk has great powder for experts. Snow
Mass is the all-around mountain. It
has beginner slopes, challenging terrain, and powder snow.
Check out the Big Burn, which is a wide-open slope for cruising.
In the northwestern area of Colorado, check out the slopes in Steamboat
Springs, Beaver Creek, and Breckenridge.
 The
Rocky Mountain National Park is located southwest, west and northwest of
Denver. This beautiful region of
dramatic mountains covers a huge portion of Colorado.
It features ghost towns, frontier towns, and modern towns.
Recommended time to visit this park is the end of August or the beginning
of September.
Bear
Lake and Trail Ridge are two scenic drives that take you up and over the
Continental Divide. With its
stunning tundra landscape above the tree line, a minimum of three days is
required to see all there is to offer here.
Winter sports,
especially cross-country skiing, in Rocky Mountain adds a new dimension to the
scenery and wildlife of the park, while greatly increasing your chance for
extended solitude on the park's trails. Including
the many bed- and- breakfast locations, (at least 200), inns, lodges, condos,
and ranches, lodging in Colorado is simple.
There are over 30,000 campsites, 400 cabin resorts with over 5,000
cabins, and over 40 dude/guest ranches. Expect
most dude ranches to offer riding lessons, trail rides, llama treks, hiking,
fishing, and group campfires. Some
ranches are closed to guests in the winter.
You may want to check out the resorts with pools fed by the hot springs.
 Bring plenty of
film.
Don't forget the
sun block - crucial even in the winter months.
Listen to Park
Rangers. Feeding the animals will end up doing them more harm than good.
Wear your seat
belt. It is the state law and is strictly enforced.
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