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Hiking, fishing, skiing, and mountain biking across the Western Slope.

Animas River
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Animas River

Durango, CO
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Blue Mesa Reservoir
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Fryingpan River
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Grand Mesa Lakes
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Grand Mesa Lakes

Grand Mesa, CO
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Gunnison River - Black Canyon
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Lake San Cristobal
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Lake San Cristobal

Silverton, CO
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Popular Destinations

Colorado National Monument
National Monument
Grand Junction

Colorado National Monument

Towering monoliths and dramatic canyons with stunning red rock formations.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
National Park
Montrose

Black Canyon of the Gunnison

One of North America's most dramatic and deep canyons.

Telluride Historic District
Historic District
Telluride

Telluride Historic District

Victorian-era mining town nestled in a box canyon with world-class skiing.

Palisade Wine Country
Agricultural
Palisade

Palisade Wine Country

Colorado's wine country featuring vineyards and peach orchards.

Maroon Bells
Wilderness Area
Aspen

Maroon Bells

Iconic twin peaks reflected in Maroon Lake, most photographed spot in Colorado.

Glenwood Hot Springs
Hot Springs
Glenwood Springs

Glenwood Hot Springs

World's largest hot springs pool with therapeutic mineral waters.

Rifle Falls State Park
State Park
Rifle

Rifle Falls State Park

Triple 70-foot waterfall surrounded by limestone caves.

Confluence Park
City Park
Delta

Confluence Park

Where Gunnison and Colorado Rivers meet, perfect for water activities.

Grand Mesa
National Forest
Grand Mesa

Grand Mesa

World's largest flat-top mountain with over 300 lakes.

Ouray Hot Springs
Hot Springs
Ouray

Ouray Hot Springs

Natural hot springs with mountain views in the "Switzerland of America".

Ridgway State Park
State Park
Ridgway

Ridgway State Park

Five-mile reservoir perfect for boating, fishing, and camping.

Paonia State Park
State Park
Paonia

Paonia State Park

Serene reservoir surrounded by orchards and vineyards.

Dinosaur Journey Museum
Museum
Fruita

Dinosaur Journey Museum

Interactive museum featuring robotic dinosaurs and fossil dig sites.

Gunnison River
River
Gunnison

Gunnison River

Premier gold medal waters for fishing and whitewater rafting.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Ski Resort
Crested Butte

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Legendary ski resort and mountain biking paradise.

Durango & Silverton Railroad
Historic Railroad
Durango

Durango & Silverton Railroad

Historic narrow-gauge railroad through spectacular mountain scenery.

Silverton Mountain
Ski Resort
Silverton

Silverton Mountain

Expert-only ski area with guided-only terrain and helicopter skiing.

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