| For those that enjoy nature's beauty, Colorado is a | | | | For the more adventurous, a white-water rafting trip, |
| place that you must see to believe. The distinctive fun | | | | down the Arkansas or Colorado River, is sure to |
| of traveling in Colorado is the fabulous views of the | | | | excite. There are a variety of rapids to choose from, |
| Rocky Mountains. You'll think of the word, gigantic, in a | | | | but in general, early spring provides the more |
| new way after witnessing such colossal mountains. | | | | challenging rapids and by late summer, the ride is much |
| These great mountains are a source of fun activities | | | | calmer. This can be a great event to expand your |
| for any season. | | | | personal fear boundaries. Don't be afraid, I've been told |
| Colorado is widely known for ski season. Kids, as | | | | that it wasn't as wild as the imagination thought it |
| young as 3 years old, can learn to ski, so this can be a | | | | would be. |
| fun activity for the whole family. I have fond memories | | | | With numerous state and national parks throughout the |
| of teaching our 12 year old how to ski and hoping that | | | | state, hiking is a favorite, giving the opportunity to spot |
| we wouldn't end up paying for someone's car repairs | | | | wildlife and breath-taking waterfalls along the way. A |
| as he practiced his stopping on the "bunny hill" while | | | | must-see is Hanging Lake near Glenwood Springs. The |
| eventually slowing in the parking lot. But besides the | | | | crystal clear waters and ascending cliffs provide |
| actual skiing or snowboarding, few relaxing moments | | | | awesome views. Fishing enthusiasts cannot find a |
| compare to being at a ski resort with a warm fireplace | | | | better view to "reel one in." Numerous trails, paved and |
| after an exhilarating day on the slopes. And actually | | | | unpaved, are available for mountain biking. Catching the |
| being on top of an enormous mountain is simply | | | | mountain bike chair lifts elevate riders up the mountain |
| awe-inspiring. With the massive amounts of snow, ski | | | | giving them a jump start to begin the challenge. |
| season can last until June depending on conditions for | | | | Spectacular views abound. |
| the year. Snow tubing and snowmobiling are also | | | | As autumn comes in, the mountain drives turn to |
| popular activities for those that want to "conquer the | | | | spectacular scenes of gold, orange and red as the |
| mountain." | | | | aspen trees make their annual change. This is a |
| Soak in the hot springs. Naturally made and full of | | | | favorite even for the locals. The scenery is just |
| warm, mineral-rich water, the hot springs is like sitting in | | | | amazing; the colors riveting. The difficulty is predicting |
| the largest hot tub you've ever seen. Pool | | | | exactly when the change of color will begin. Focus on |
| temperatures range from 83 - 114 degrees. Many | | | | the month of September and then find where the |
| have traveled here to find the healing power in these | | | | changes are taking place. |
| waters, which were considered a sacred healing spot | | | | One thing remains true of all these activities, when |
| by the Ute Indians prior to our discovery of it. | | | | traveling throughout Colorado, it's important to be |
| Nature-made relaxation and quaint mountain towns | | | | prepared for a quick weather change and be packed |
| assure your pleasure. | | | | accordingly. |