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James M. Robb - Colorado River Corn Lake Section State ParkCorn Lake offers a wide array of activities; the network of trails here can be accessed near the river, and fishing is permitted as well.
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Rifle Gap State ParkThe main attraction at the Rifle Gap State Park is the Rifle Gap Reservoir.
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Castlewood Canyon State ParkThis state park features trails for hiking and running, as well as climbing access and handicapped-accessible trails.
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Harvey Gap State ParkAt about 6,400 feet, Harvey Gap gives you dramatic views of pinion-juniper woodlands and a fisherman's oasis.
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State Forest State ParkThis 71,00-acre park hosts about 600 moose, alpine lakes, and mountains.
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Sylvan Lake State ParkThis park offers incredible fishing year-round in its streams and lakes.
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Cheyenne Mountain State ParkThis 800-acre former homestead became a state park to protect open space for a diverse range of wildlife like deer, elk, foxes and golden eagles.
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John Martin Reservoir State ParkAlong the Arkansas River you can find this water sports paradise, with excellent opportunities for fishing and swimming.
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Ridgway State ParkThis park offers visitors an array of water sports to choose from, such as swimming, sailing, and boating.
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James M. Robb - Colorado River Fruita Section State ParkWith the Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument, Fruita boasts an array of outdoor activity.
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Paonia (North Fork of the Gunnison River) State ParkNear the North Fork of the Gunnison River, this area offers a 334-acre lake where you can canoe, paddle board and jet ski.
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Sweitzer Lake State ParkSweitzer Lake is a day-use-only park, home to more than 179 species of birds.
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Cherry Creek State ParkWith an 880-acre natural reservoir, Cherry Creek's prairie environment hosts a multitude of activities.
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Mancos State ParkThis mountainous region is perfect for canoeists, wakeless power boaters and kayakers in the warm seasons.
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Mueller State ParkNear Pikes Peak's granite formations, 5,100 acres of space, and sprawling wildflowers, you can adore the wildlife and outdoor recreation the park offers.
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Vega State ParkThis 900-acre reservoir gives visitors a year-round outdoor recreation area full of wildflowers and meadows.
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Stagecoach State ParkIn the Yampa Valley, overlooking the Flat Top Mountains, Stagecoach State Park offers an array of outdoor activities to choose from.
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Golden Gate Canyon State ParkAbout 30 miles west of Denver, this high country park offers 12,000 acres of forest and mountain vista views.
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Lory State ParkThis 2,591-acre space is unique in its rock formations, sandstone and grassy meadows.
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Elkhead Reservoir State ParkThis high desert paradise and reservoir spans 900 water-acres perfect for boating, jet skiing, and swimming.
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Crawford State ParkEast of Delta, CO, and just north of the Black Canyon, Crawford State Park boasts a 400-acre lake that has a swimming beach and boat access.
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Lake Pueblo State ParkLake Pueblo State Park has a 4,600-acre lake as well as 12,000 acres of surrounding land.
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Spinney Mountain State ParkOverlooking the Collegiate Peaks and along the South Platte River, Spinney Mountain is a day-use-only park that offers incredible bird watching and hunting.
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Trinidad Lake State ParkAs a semi-desert, this area offers hiking, biking, geocaching and hunting, but has great water-based activities as well.
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Staunton State ParkA rock climbers dream, and within 20 miles of Denver, this area hosts granite cliffs and other beautiful landscapes.
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St. Vrain State ParkThis park offers a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities like boating, fishing and wildlife viewing.
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Roxborough State ParkThere are deep historic roots at Roxborough State Park, including a history of homesteading.
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James M. Robb - Colorado River Connected Lakes Section State ParkAlong the Colorado River Corridor, you'll find five sections of the James M. Robb park, each with divergent features.
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Yampa River State ParkWith nearly 134 miles of park space, the park area offers incredible ecosystems and animal watching.
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Rifle Falls State ParkThis popular riparian zone boasts a 70-foot waterfall with limestone caves.
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Boyd Lake State ParkOver 1,700 surface-acres of water provides enough no wake zones for kayakers, canoeists, and sailboats.
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Barr Lake State ParkWith 12 miles of multi-use trails, including an 8.8-mile lake loop, bikers and hikers will find tranquility at Barr Lake.
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Chatfield State ParkThe main feature of the park is the 1,423 surface acres of the Chatfield Reservoir.
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Lathrop State ParkAs Colorado's first state park, this area beneath the Spanish Peaks offers historic landmarks and incredible activities.
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Eldorado Canyon State ParkThe golden sandstone walls of Eldorado Canyon is one of the most remarkable outdoor nooks in the entire state.
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Highline Lake State ParkWater lovers unite here for an array of activity including paddle boarding, swimming and water skiing.
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Navajo State ParkThis water sport haven offers canoeing, motor boating, and an abundance of sailing.
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Eleven Mile State ParkA Park County classic, this 5.5 mile, 405-acre reservoir is a site to behold.
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Pearl Lake State ParkThis park sits in Northern Colorado where visitors can see an abundance of wildlife, or can fish, camp or hike.
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Garden of the GodsConsidered to be one of the most spectacular parks in Colorado, this magnificent landscape bizarrely shaped rock formations are fascinating to see.
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkCarved over a span of two million years by the Gunnison River, the Black Canyon in western Colorado is a "vertical wilderness."
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Great Sand Dunes National ParkSand sledding is certainly the most unique activity available at Great Sand Dunes National Park, but far from the only thing to do on a visit to the tallest sand dunes in North America.
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Mesa Verde National ParkThe Puebloan people built their famous cliff dwellings in southwestern Colorado starting in about 550 A.D. and lived here for about 700 years before mysteriously abandoning their homes, never to return.
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Rocky Mountain National ParkWooded forests, mountain tundra, and high-altitude lakes are among the diverse environments visitors will encounter at Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Colorado National MonumentSituated high on the Colorado Plateau, Colorado National Monument is famous for its remarkable vistas of cliffs, spires, and deep, red-rock canyons which visitors can enjoy by car or bicycle on the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive.
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Curecanti National Recreation AreaSalmon and trout fishing are among the most popular pursuits for visitors to the Curecanti National Recreation Area, which includes three reservoirs formed by dams on Colorado's Gunnison River.
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Dinosaur National MonumentLocated, appropriately enough, near Dinosaur, Colo., Dinosaur National Monument sits astride the Colorado-Utah border and contains one of the world's greatest troves of dinosaur fossils.
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Florissant Fossil Beds National MonumentVolcanic eruptions in central Colorado buried redwood trees, plants and insects in ash and mud, preserving their fossilized remains for 34 million years.
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Hovenweep National MonumentImagine tall buildings rising from the Colorado Plateau up to four stories high: it's not a scene from the 21st century, but one from more than 800 years earlier.
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Sand Creek Massacre National Historic SiteIn an infamous incident, U.S. cavalry troops attacked a largely undefended Colorado encampment of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe tribes on Nov. 29, 1864, slaughtering up to 200 people.
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Yucca House National MonumentThe U.S. National Park Service protects Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) ruins all over the Southwest; Yucca House National Monument is unusual in that it has never been excavated.
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Browns Canyon National MonumentLocated in Colorado, the Browns Canyon National Monument has the distinct position of bordering the Arkansas River, making it a popular location for whitewater rafting and fishing.
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Canyons of the Ancients National MonumentCreated in 2000, the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is especially notable for the large quantity of cultural and historical ruins and artifacts found there.
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Bent's Old Fort National Historic SiteThe adobe trading post known as Bent's Old Fort was the only permanent white settlement on the Santa Fe Trail between Missouri and New Mexico.
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Continental Divide National Scenic TrailThe Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is a United States National Scenic Trail running 3,100 miles (5,000 km) between Chihuahua and Alberta.
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Santa Fe National Historic TrailThe Santa Fe Trail was a 19th-century route through central North America that connected Franklin, Missouri with Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Arapaho National ForestNamed after the Arapaho Native American Tribe, the Arapaho National Forest is part of the high Rocky Mountain terrain.
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Grand Mesa National ForestSituated to the west of both the White River and the Gunnison National Forests, the Grand Mesa National Forest of Colorado has excellent camping facilities and opportunities for viewing wildlife.
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Medicine Bow - Routt National ForestThree separate nationally administered regions were combined to create the 2.9 million-acre area of the Medicine Bow - Routt National Forest.
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Pike & San Isabel National ForestThe Pike and San Isabel National Forest is one of a kind in that it is also part of the Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands.
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Rio Grande National ForestAt just under 2 million acres of southwestern Colorado land, the Rio Grande National Forest is a massive area for avid wilderness adventurers.
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San Juan National ForestSan Juan National Forest is about 1.8 million acres of outdoor opportunity.
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Uncompahgre National ForestA combination of three separate national forests all situated on the western slopes of the Colorado Rockies.
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White River National ForestThe White River National Forest is considered to be the most visited national forest in the country, and for good reason.
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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife RefugeThe Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is a 15,988-acre area just outside of downtown Denver.
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Arapaho National Wildlife RefugeThe Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge provides a home for waterfowl like ducks and geese to nest and bring up their babies.
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Baca National Wildlife RefugeThe 792,500-acre Baca National Wildlife Refuge in southern Colorado is located within the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area, and is home to many diverse bird species .
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Alamosa National Wildlife RefugeThe 11,169-acre Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge is right in the San Luis Valley on the east side of the Rio Grande.
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Monte Vista National Wildlife RefugeThe Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge was established to provide a home for waterfowl in the San Luis Valley.
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Two Ponds National Wildlife RefugeConsisting of just of 72.2 acres of land with three small ponds, Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is the smallest urban area in the entire National Wildlife Refuge System.
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Browns Park National Wildlife RefugeIn northwestern Colorado lies the 13,450-acre Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge, right in the isolated mountain valley of Browns Park on the Green River.
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Rocky Flats National Wildlife RefugeThe Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge is outside of Denver, Colorado and is made up of various landscapes like grasslands, shrublands, wetlands, and rare xeric tallgrass prairie.
