Points of Interest

Take the short but scenic 1.7-mile hike starting from the Glacier George Trailhead to witness one of the most magnificent waterfalls in the entire state of Colorado.

Another historic landmark that sheds light on Colorados mining culture is this 120-year-old mill and tunnel.

This waterfall plunges down 85-feet in a strong flurry that echoes violently against the surrounding quartzite canyons.

Hidden inside an unassuming canyon near the Monitou Cliff Dwellings is a dark, eerie world of natural wonder.

It is easy to see how this stunning alpine lake got its name it is absolutely dreamy to see up close.

Travel like your ancestors once did with a scenic journey on this historic railroad.

Considered to be one of the most spectacular parks in Colorado, this magnificent landscape bizarrely shaped rock formations are fascinating to see.

Carved by the mighty Colorado River over 3 million years ago this 12.5 mile canyon is one of the largest of its kind in the state.

Between the emerald, green pools, towering crimson canyons, and gently trickling waterfalls, this dreamy lake is an oasis in the middle of Glenwood Canyon.

At 12,095-feet above sea level, this mountain pass between Aspen and the Twin Lakes has some of the best scenic views in the entire state.

This designated National Historic Landmark Site contains archeological artifacts that date back 16,000 years even before humans even walked these lands.

Nestled near the border of the White River National Forest is this placid lake.

Protruding out of the Indian Peaks Wilderness is this nearly 12,000-foot triangular cone-shaped mountain peak.

As one of the most prominent sites in the Canyons of the Ancient Nationals Monument, this archeological site was built over 1,000 years ago by Ancestral Puebloans.

In 1914, a dispute between the Colorado National Guard and a coal mining settlement erupted into a violent battle due to a strike, killing 21 people.

Colorado is home to some of the most remarkable mountain skylines in the world, but none of them compare to this iconic panorama of these two striped peaks in the Elk Mountains.

Dominating the Rocky Mountain skyline is the mighty 14,440-foot peak of this snow-striped mountain.

This colorful natural wonder looks like it belongs on mars rather than El Paso County!

Colorados oldest working carousel was built in 1905.

It may not be the tallest mountain in Colorado, but this peak is indeed the highest of the southern Front Range.

If you can catch a live show at this open-air amphitheater, you are in for a wonderful treat.

Shielding the Arkansas River with its massive 1,250-foot walls is one of the deepest canyons in the state.

This historic mill was built in 1929 in Silverton to mine for silver, gold, lead, zinc, and copper.

The 4-mile long landslide is much less threatening than it initially appears.

Colorados second-largest lake boasts unobstructed views of the dramatic Flattop Mountains, including an unusual 1,650-foot amphitheater-shaped peak that sits on the edge of the shore.

When Teofilo Trujillo moved to the San Luis Valley in 1865, he never imagined that his homestead would play such a pivotal role in Hispano-American culture.

Even if you are not enrolled, you can still visit the campus where many of our future armed forces are trained.

Colorados first national monument is an alien-like landscape of rocky spires and eroded fairy chimneys with a history that dates back over 25 million years.