We know our skiing is amazing. Still, there's even more to explore in our exhilarating outdoors. In Mesa Verde National Park, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing lead you to hundreds of ancient cliff dwellings. Visions of the undulating landscape and roaming wildlife at Great Sand Dunes National Park will take your breath away. As the astonishing depths of Black Canyon of the Gunnison thrill you to your core, you'll be forever connected to this rugged landscape shaped over 2 million years.
There's a staggering number of James Beard Award–winning chefs in Colorado, from the big cities to tiny mountain towns. Meet them all on a culinary road trip and discover your next favorite meal.
From torchlight parades cascading down the slopes to the world's most spectacular gingerbread displays, the holiday season is in full swing. Take a spin on an outdoor ice skating rink at the base of a mountain or get into the spirit and keep the party
going with incredible New Year's
Eve celebrations.
There truly is an experience for everyone in Colorado. Simply follow your passions and let the mountains show you the way. Go hut-to-hut hiking across wintery trails, treat yourself to head-to-toe spa treatments or add a touch of romance with a horse-drawn sleigh ride.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and in Colorado we think it's worth even more. See the most amazing winter images of our favorite places, and get the chance to have your own photography featured.