The mere mention of the word “Colorado” brings to mind pictures of endless, snow-capped peaks, world-class resorts, unparalleled skiing and mirror alpine lakes...It’s no wonder, Colorado has 52 of the nation’s 67 highest peaks, 55 “fourteeners” (peaks at least 14,000 ft. high) and over five times the mountainous area of Switzerland. Without a doubt, Colorado’s Rockies and the activities centered around them, are the premiere attractions in the state.
But there’s so much more. The wind-carved sandstone sculptures, canyons and mesas in the western part of the state, as well as the eastern plains, are every bit as much a part of Colorado as those imposing peaks. The history of individual towns, told with colorful stories of pioneers, prospectors and the American Indians that preceded them, are a very important part of what Colorado has to offer.
