Colorado Quick Facts

Uniquely Colorado: Climbing a “14-er” (mountain that’s 14,000 feet or higher)
Must-See: Rocky Mountain National Park
Most Unusual: Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Highest Point: Mt. Elbert, 14,433
Food to Try: Denver Omelettes

What to Do

1 Ski!

2 Look for columbines (the state flower)

3 See a sheep-dog herding trial

4 Go mountain biking

5 Get to know Boulder and the mile high city

6 See the quaking aspen trees

7 Take a ski lift ride in Telluride or Vail