Colorado
Asked once to describe Colorado, Teddy Roosevelt demurred, saying, "The
scenery bankrupts the English language." Postcards come to
life here; landscapes overpower the senses and register somewhere
deeper. This is the type of beauty that can't be perceived, only
felt. Nowhere is that feeling stronger than in Rocky Mountain National
Park, a 400-square-mile preserve of forests, meadows, tundra, and
opaline ponds. You can stay above timberline for days on end, enjoying
views normally reserved for an eagle; picnic by a meandering creek;
or tug at a taught line with a native greenback cutthroat at the
other end.
Colorado's attractions are as diverse as its landscape. Amusement
parks, zoos and sightseeing trains guarantee fun for the younger
set, while the state's homegrown wineries and breweries present
tempting adult diversions. Ghost towns, archaeological sites and
monuments offer the promise of discovery to history and heritage
buffs while modern art museums and a lively theater scene satisfy
the arts and culture clique. Relaxing hot springs and dramatic
canyons and waterfalls beckon the outdoor enthusiast with adventures
both mild and wild, while Colorado's exciting casinos offer action
of an entirely different variety.
Outdoor recreation comes in all forms in Colorado: fishing, golfing,
ballooning, skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking, backpacking,
snowmobiling, camping, horseback riding, whitewater rafting; the
list goes on and on. Now is the perfect time to try something new.
Golf in Colorado is all about the unexpected. It's true; the ball
really does go farther up here. But golf in Colorado is about more
than the extra ten yards off the tee. It's about spectacular championship
layouts set against equally spectacular backdrops. It's about playing
golf in shorts and a short sleeve shirt in the shadow of snow-capped
mountains. The game's greatest designers have left their mark on
the state's rugged landscape, creating sweeping plains courses
and dramatic mountain layouts.
When it comes to settling in for a week or just bedding down for
the night, Colorado boasts an endless variety of accommodations.
Looking to impress? Denver's chic, ultra-modern hotels fit the
bill for business and pleasure alike. Something cozier? Try a Victorian
bed & breakfast nestled in a quaint downtown district.
Welcome to Colorful Colorado…
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