The Great Sand Dunes National Park is located at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, in southern Colorado. This national park covers 30 square miles of dunes, alpine forests, and wetlands. It is home to the tallest dunes in North America, with the highest peak being around 750 feet above the valley. It’s […]
The Million Dollar Highway is the 25-mile stretch of US 550 from Silverton to Ouray. This is a section of the greater San Juan Skyway, a 233-mile loop through southwestern Colorado. This drive is known for being one of the most dangerous drives in the U.S, but it’s also known as being one of the […]
Telluride, Colorado, is a historic mountain town nestled in a box canyon of the San Juan Mountains. Telluride sits at 8,750 feet of elevation, making it a year-round destination for outdoor recreational opportunities. It is not hard to fill a full day in Telluride. You can hike to the tallest waterfall in Colorado, take the […]
Mesa Verde National Park is one of those “Wow!” locations in the West. It’s one of the most unique national parks in the country because it protects the remains of the Ancestral Puebloan civilization, including the cliff dwellings they built over 700 years ago. Mesa Verde is a perfect one-day park. The thing to do […]
Ouray is a small mountain town nestled in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, known as the Switzerland of America. Founded in the 1870s as a mining town, Ouray has remained true to its origins as a historic, Victorian-style community. Now, more commonly known for its outdoor recreation activities, Ouray is busy year-round with people […]
Durango, Colorado, is a lively mountain town nestled in the San Juan Mountains of the state’s southwest corner. Established in 1881 by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company, Durango is known for its Old West charm and outdoor adventure. Durango offers historic streets lined with galleries, breweries, and restaurants alongside easy access to outdoor […]
Where are the highest sand dunes in North America? In Colorado, of course! Watch to discover what to expect when visiting. Resources
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Discover our 10 favorite things to do in the very fun, adventurous state of Colorado. Resources
