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From the Blue Ribbon Bacon Tour in Summit County to rubber ducky races at Yuma County’s Wray Daze. PaGes 18-19

Summer is here!

And Colorado is a summer playground for natives, residents and visitors from around the world.

The state, with its hot springs, fine dining and end-

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early evening traffic is seen with a view of Denver’s skyline. The Springs’ neighbor to the north offers many attractions.

you to discover your Colorado. From the smells that so typify county fairs and rodeos to the feel of comfort at luxury hotels and nature at campgrounds. Taking some liberties because so many activities appeal to multiple senses, this guide is divided into five sections representing each sense.

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Floral treasure Of all the summer smells in Colorado — pine trees in the mountains or sagebrush on the Western Slope — megan none brings back schrader my childhood megan.schrader@gazette.com like the scent of wildflowers.

As kids, my sister and I would gather bright-red paintbrush, tall cuts of beardtongue penstemons that look like snapdragons, spikey purple thistles that would cut our hands and any color of the yellowcentered asters that cover the valleys on the Uncompahgre Plateau.

We’d put them in a glass jar and bring them back to my parents’ cabin to fill the kitchen with good smells.

We misunderstood state law just enough, however, to never pick the protected columbines

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because we feared going to prison.

Today, wildflowers are never the reason for the backcountry adventures my husband and I take, but we always spy some specimen on our trip that forces us to stop and take a picture. And usually we speculate about what plant we think it is.

“It’s wild garlic,” my husband, Andrew, assured me on our last backpacking trip in Oklahoma, pulling the bulb from the ground to munch on it. His years in Boy Scouts mean he knows much more than I do about these things.

But part of the beauty of wildflowers is you don’t need to know the name of what you’re looking at to enjoy the beauty or the smell.

This summer — once the impressive snow drifts melt — drive over Guanella Pass and enjoy fields of flowers above timberline, especially those that spread out at the base of Mount Bierstadt.

Or head up U.S. Highway 285 and park at the top of Kenosha Pass where the Colorado Trail crosses the road. You can go either direction, as far as you’d like, for meadows of wildflowers

tucked among aspen trees.

Castlewood Canyon State Park, southeast of Castle Rock, has wonderful prairie wildflowers and relatively easy trails at low elevation.

Buy yourself an illustrated guide if you want to go beyond mere speculation about what you’re seeing — any number of these are available at bookstores and outdoor outfitters. The one most frequently referenced by Colorado wildflower groups is “Mountains: Guide to Colorado Wildflowers” by G.K. Guennel. There is a volume for the prairies as well.

If you see a columbine in the wild, you technically are allowed under state law to pick up to 25 of the blossoms without fear of prison time.

Surely you wouldn’t want to do that, though, as it’d prevent others from enjoying the often longlasting blossoms on their hikes.

But be warned, it is a misdemeanor according to Colorado Revised Statutes, to “tear the state flower up by the roots.” No prison time is in the mix, but you could face a fine of between $5 and $50.

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Fairs and rodeos • Greeley Stampede, June 26-July 6, 970-356-7787, greeleystampede.org: Billy Currington, Jake Owen, Martina McBride and Three Days Grace are some of the acts scheduled to play. Also, more than 100 drivers will take part in a demolition derby, and there will be a kids rodeo, art shows and carnival rides and games.

• Larimer County Fair and Rodeo, Aug. 1-5, Loveland, 970-619-4000, larimercountyfair.org: The Gnarly Barley Brew Festival is scheduled for Aug. 2, where a mug and seven tokens will be provided with your ticket. Each of those tokens is good for a taste from any of the breweries on hand. After sampling the beer, take in some other exhibits.

• Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days, July 9-12, Colorado Springs, 884-1199, pikespeakorbust.org: The Norris-Penrose Event Center will play host to some of the finest cowboys and cowgirls in the world competing in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding. There also will be parades, cookoffs and a wild cow milking competition. And mutton bustin’ is one event you don’t want to miss.

• Boulder County Fair, Aug. 1-10, Longmont 720-864-6460, bouldercountyfair.org: Like death and taxes, this fair is a given. It has run for the past 145 years, and this year is no different. Although bull fighting and tractor pulls might be nostalgic for some, the BMX performance and brewfest will keep newer fans interested.

• Cheyenne Frontier Days, July 18-27, 307-778-7200, cfdrodeo.com: Located only a handful of miles outside of Colorado is the “Daddy of ‘em All.” The rodeo draws some of music’s bigger names. While country fans will be excited to see Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley and Tim McGraw, classic rock fans get to hear John Mellencamp.

• El Paso County Fair, July 19-26, Calhan, 520-7880, bit.ly/1o7EEOG: This local event is chock full of fun. Each day has a dedicated theme, such as First Responder Heroes Day and Dollar Day. Make sure you see the Demolition Derby, where no punches are pulled and there are rules to make sure it’s every driver for himself.

• Ski-Hi Stampede, July 24-27, Monte Vista, 589-4840, skihistampede.com: Colorado’s oldest pro rodeo began in 1919 and more than 10,000 showed up to watch that first year, according to newspaper accounts. Country music star Gretchen Wilson highlights the fun this time around. There also will be a parade and carnival.

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• Garfield County Fair and Rodeo, Aug. 4-10, Rifle, garfieldcountyfair.com: There will be enough food to feed an army in western Colorado, and beer gardens are open Wednesday through Sunday.

Goat, sheep and poultry shows are on the event list as well as a livestock sale, demolition derby and a classic car show.

• Douglas County Fair and Rodeo, Aug. 7-10, Castle Rock, 720-733-6900, douglascountyfairand rodeo.com: With multiple stages for entertainment, as well as bull riding, carnivals and an antique tractor pull, this event has something for everyone. The fair also will have plenty of trinkets and small goodies for sale.

• Colorado State Fair, Aug. 22-Sept. 1, Pueblo, 561-8484, coloradostatefair.com: Look for artists such as Chris Young and Clay Walker to sing while comedian Gabriel Iglesias will be on hand to make you laugh. Mixed martial arts cage fights also are scheduled to take place. And, of course, there will be animals, rides and tasty treats.

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SMELL hot springs • Conundrum Hot Springs, 1.usa.gov/1sm2gyG: A favorite of adventurous soakers, this remote backcountry springs has a series of undeveloped mineral pools between Aspen and Crested Butte.

Getting there involves climbing 3,000 feet over an 8.5-mile trail.

Camping is encouraged. Clothing is optional.

• Dakota Hot Springs, 372-9250, dakotahotsprings.com: Venture to Penrose to enjoy the legacy of a happy accident. In 1924, an oil rig drilled to a depth of 2,000 feet, seeking crude, and found hot water instead. Why let it go to waste? The soothing water contains therapeutic salts, soda and calcium.

• Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, 970-945-6571, hotspringspool. com: Treat your family to a spa getaway along the scenic Colorado River in downtown Glenwood Springs. For an additional fee, check out the two fast-moving water slides that feature more than 300 feet of twists and turns cascading down four stories.

• Mount Princeton Hot Springs, 395-2447, mtprinceton.com: Located between Buena Vista and Salida in south-central Colorado, this newly expanded resort is popular with those relaxing after adventures in the mountains and with those for whom the soak itself is the goal.

• Orvis Hot Springs, 970-626-5324, orvishotsprings.com: Drink in spectacular views of the San Juans from the pools at the clothing-optional and naturist resort between Ridgway and Ouray.

The site offers seven soaking areas — four outdoors — that range in temperature from 98 degrees to 112 degrees.

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• Ouray Hot Springs Pool, 970-325-4746, ouraycolorado.com: Ouray boasts a year-round, sulfur-free soaking experience in one of the state’s more scenic locales. Water slides are free. The hot springs range in temperature from 80 degrees to 150 degrees.

• Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center, 539-6738, salidarec.com/ public-pool: This year-round destination bills itself as the state’s largest indoor hot springs facility. The center, located conveniently off U.S. 50, features a 25-meter, six-lane pool, with two lanes reserved for lap swimming.

• Springs Resort and Spa, 970-264-4168, pagosahotsprings.com: Enjoy all the amenities at the recently renovated resort in Pagosa Springs. The resort features a natural mineral pool for swimming and 23 soaking pools that range in temperature from 83 degrees to 114 degrees.

• Strawberry Park Hot Springs, 970-879-0342, strawberryhotsprings.com: A family destination by day and clothing optional after dark, Strawberry Park Hot Springs is known for its late-night party atmosphere. Located outside Steamboat Springs, the site offers camping and cabins for overnight stays.

• Valley View Hot Springs, 256-4315, olt.org/vvhs: Free spirits flock to this spot in Villa Grove and generally keep their clothing stashed in a bag next to the pools. This secluded park is run by the Orient Land Trust, a nonprofit. Reservations are encouraged as admission to the pools is limited, especially on weekends.

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Patrons soak in one of the “Top Ponds” at Valley View hot Springs in the San Luis Valley.

zooS And AQUARIUMS • Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, 633-9925, cmzoo.org: The nation’s only mountain zoo and among only a handful that are entirely nonprofit, the zoo is home to 550 animals, including more than 30 endangered species. A $13.5 million Encounter Africa exhibit opened in 2013.

Experience the zoo from above on the Mountaineer Sky Ride.

• Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, Divide, 687-9742, wolfeducation.org: This mountain center west of Colorado Springs is the only animal sanctuary in the state sanctioned by the prestigious Association of Zoos and Aquariums and one of only 20 nationwide. One-hour, guided walking tours include up-close views of the elusive creatures.

• Denver Zoo, 720-337-1400, denverzoo.org: Founded in 1896 with the donation of an orphaned black bear to the keeper of City Park, the Denver Zoo was the first zoo in the United States to eschew traditional cages in favor of enclosures that more closely resemble animals’ natural surroundings. The space now houses 4,000 animals.

• Downtown Aquarium, Denver, aquariumrestaurants.com: This combination public aquarium and restaurant, owned by Landry’s Restaurants, contains the largest collection of freshwater and marine life you’ll find between Chicago and California. The facility opened in 1999 as Colorado’s Ocean Journey. Adult tickets are $17.99.

• The Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster, 303-469-5441, butterflies.org: When it opened in 1995, this 30,000-square-foot space north of Denver was the first nonprofit, stand-alone insect zoo in the nation. The main exhibit area is styled after a tropical rainforest and is filled with 1,600 butterflies.

In all, the pavilion is home to more than 5,000 animals.

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SMELL wildflowers • American Basin, alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/american-basin-trail: Located near Lake City, American Basin is one of the more photographed places in the state with its landscape of wildflowers that peak in mid-July. Gambol by the larkspur, lupine, monkshood and native columbine, and sit for a spell by the waterfalls.

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• Blue Lake, everytrail.com/guide/blue-lake: Track down almost 100 wildflowers along the • Crested Butte, crestedbuttewilGazette-SumFunGde2.24x8.1.pdf 7:46:25 PM Blue Lake trail in Roosevelt National Forest 4/29/14dflower festival.com: This town has been honored as the “Wildflower Capital of Colorado,” and folks created the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival (July 7-13) to celebrate. Stop by the town’s Chamber of Commerce to get the latest info on the best hikes to see wildflowers.

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DENVER • The first sounds echo through the hallway.

They are easily recognizable, the harmonic rhythm of violins and guitars and trumpets.

They are the

sounds of mariachi music.

The first sounds lead to a dance party. In a far corner of the baseball clubhouse, one of the Latin players hollers his approval. “Vamos!” he shouts. The sound, and the song, soon ends. The next sound is pure country, warmup music in boots.

These are the sounds you hear inside the Colorado Rockies clubhouse: music, both in English and Spanish; the riiiiip of tape being torn from a new shoebox of cleats; a bat tap-tap-tapping against a locker; the zipper on Wilin Rosario’s

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bag of catcher’s equipment; an iPhone beeping the arrival of a text message; Charlie Blackmon telling a story about the power of his beard.

There is the sound of hand-slapping, as friends bid good luck to a teammate, Ryan Wheeler, who has been reassigned to the Triple-A club in Colorado Springs.

They are sounds of a game day.

In a few hours, they will be replaced by the sounds of the national anthem, of vendors hawking beer, hot dogs and peanuts, of walk-up songs and game announcements, of 30,000-plus soaking in another gorgeous night at Coors Field.

Third baseman Nolan Arenado’s locker is closest to the desktop computer that blasts music to the 25 players and half-dozen staffers who dress here before games. This proximity grants the third baseman another title: team DJ. “What about this?” Arenado asks backup catcher Jordan Pacheco. They agree on a blast from the past, the Beastie Boys.

A clock on the north wall shows the time. It shows the wrong time, actually, three hours be-

fore the real time. This causes confusion among the ballplayers, who are scheduled to take batting practice at 4:15 p.m. The next sounds are curious players asking for the correct time.

Conversation bubbles all around the clubhouse; some of it joking, some of it serious, some of it baseball, some of it life. All-Star Carlos Gonzalez, an outfielder by trade and a joker by habit, pokes fun of a recent commercial featuring Rosario.

(These sounds are in Spanish, but that seems to be the gist of the laughing spree.)

You can’t hear Blackmon’s beard. But it is loud.

“I get a lot of questions about the beard,” the outfielder says.

The sounds of laughter erupt on the other side of the clubhouse. Two players are watching a YouTube video.

The sounds of baseball bats, knocking against each other, exit through the doorway to the dugout. They are the familiar sounds of batting practice about to begin.

The first sounds, of music, are shut off. The sounds of a baseball clubhouse go quiet.

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• Estes Park, July 3-4, visitestespark.com: It’s a two-day celebration starting July 3 with the Tunes, Treats and Toasts Party at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, where you can enjoy a pig roast and try out the beer garden. On the Fourth, there’s a car show, a professional bull riding event and a fireworks display over Lake Estes.

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• Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6:10 p.m. July 3-4, Coors Field, Denver, rockies. com: The National League West Division rivals will face off in a four-game series in front of huge crowds in LoDo. The pair of pyrotechnic shows are among the better displays offered throughout the state.

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• Independence Eve, 8 p.m. July 3, Civic Center Park, Denver, tinyurl.com/mu4557p: The annual day-before-the-holiday celebration features a patriotic concert by the Colorado Symphony, a light show on the Denver City and County Building and a fireworks finale. It’s a great way to kick off a long holiday weekend.

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Music Festivals • MeadowGrass Music Festival, May 23-25, La Foret in Black Forest, meadowgrassmusicfestival. org: For six years, organizers have brought families and fans of folk and indie music together over Memorial Day weekend. This year, performers include The Duhks, Elephant Revival and The Mother Hips.

• JAS Aspen Snowmass, June 19-July 7, Aspen, jazzaspensnowmass.org: The festival offers four nights of concerts by musicians, including Diana Krall and Tony Bennett, more music in the JAS Cafe Downstairs @ the Nell Series and free lawn parties with food vendors and two live music stages.

• Snowmass Mammoth Festival, June 13-15, Town Park, Snowmass, snowmassmammothfest.com: The recipe is simple: great music, camping, late-night shows and chili and beer tastings. Throw in musical acts such as Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Leftover Salmon and Xavier Rudd and success is a given.

• Blues From the Top Festival, June 27-29, Winter Park, grandblues.org: The sound of the blues will bubble out of this ski resort when musicians including ANA Popovic, The Healers and Kara Grainger show up. Music will pop up in other locations, too, such as Ullrs Tavern and The Foundry.

• Telluride Bluegrass Festival, June 19-22, Telluride, bluegrass.com/telluride: This is one of the biggies of Colorado festival season. If you don’t get tickets early, you run the risk of hearing the words “sold out.” This summer’s acts include Ray Lamontagne, Brandi Carlile and Nickel Creek.

• Country Jam USA, June 19-22, Grand Junction, countryjam.com/colorado: Hang out with the likes of country artists Jake Owen, Lady Antebellum, Eric Church and Brantley Gilbert. Scope out a camping site and get ready to dance all night.

• Bands in the Backyard Music Festival, June 19-21, festival grounds off U.S. 50, Pueblo, bandsin thebackyard.com: Country stars are flocking to southern Colorado to perform on the Outpost Harley-Davidson Stage. Musicians include Uncle Kracker, Thomas Rhett and Jake Owen.

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• Rockstar Mayhem Festival, July 13-14, Fillmore Auditorium on July 13; Red Rocks Amphitheatre on July 14, Denver, rockstarmayhemfest.com: Mayhem offers two days of loud metal music. At Red Rocks, expect Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Asking Alexandria, Trivium and Body Count featuring Ice-T. • RockyGrass, July 25-27, Lyons, bluegrass.com/rockygrass: Lyons hosts some big names in bluegrass along the banks of the St. Vrain River. This year performer’s include Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby with Kentucky Thunder, Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn and Steep Canyon Rangers.

• Arise Music Festival, Aug. 8-10, Sunrise Ranch, Loveland, arisefestival.com: The slogan is “Uplifting the World Through Music,” and bands on the bill include Beats Antique, Galactic, Chali 2na & Lyrics Born, The Infamous Stringdusters and The Polish Ambassador.

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• Cher, with Cyndi Lauper, 7:30 p.m. May 28, Pepsi Center, Denver, altitudetickets.com: The indefatigable Cher and Lauper alight for a showstopper performance. With its 18,000 capacity in downtown Denver, Pepsi Center will play host to dozens of big-name performers.

• Blues Traveler, Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Uncle Kracker, 6 p.m. July 4, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, axs.com: It’s a Red Rocks tradition with headlining act Blues Traveler.

If you’re lucky, you’ll spot fireworks as John Popper’s harmonica plays on amid the red sandstone monoliths.

Alison Krauss and Union Station, with Jerry Douglas, 7:30 p.m. July 27, Pikes Peak Center, ticketswest.com, 576-2626: You don’t have to travel far to hear some big names play. Krauss, a bluegrass country singer-songwriter, and her band have been delighting audiences for years.

• Vans Warped Tour, with Air Dubai, For Today, Mixtapes, Teenage Bottlerocket, Attila and others, 11 a.m. Aug. 3, Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, ticketmaster. com: Multiple stages offer music from big-name bands and up-and-coming ones.

• Lady Gaga’s artRave: The Art Pop Ball, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, Pepsi Center, Denver, altitudetickets.com: The last time that the pop songstress performed in Denver was 2010. The Colorado event is her last North American tour stop before she heads out of the country.

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• Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Glenwood Springs, 800-530-1635, 1-970-945-4228, glenwoodcaverns.com: If you’re the type who needs more than cheap thrills to get your heart rate going, this park is for you. On the Giant Canyon Swing, you and up to three friends are strapped into a chair and swung out 1,300 feet above the canyon at up to 50 mph.

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• Out of the Blue Skydving, Penrose, 784-1166, outoftheblueskydiving.com: Reservations are highly recommended so that you can get a spot on the 15-passenger aircraft where you and an instructor will tandem jump from 12,000 feet.

This operation south of Colorado Springs is ideal for first-time jumpers and experienced sky divers alike.

• Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, 382-7223, ppir.com/get-on-track: Sitting in the driver’s seat with the steering wheel firmly grasped, one foot on the gas and an engine under the hood that’s going to handle anything you can throw at it — that’s what awaits you on this 1-mile oval at the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience.

• SkyVenture, Lone Tree, 303-768-9000, skyventurecolorado.com: Experience what flight is like without a plane or a wingsuit. The feeling of free-fall might make your heart skip a beat, but the ride should keep a smile on

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• Water World, Federal Heights, 303-427-7873, waterworldcolorado.com: There might not be a better way to beat the heat in Colorado than by visiting this water park north of Denver.

While Voyage to the Center of the Earth and Zoomerang are sure to make you gasp, try the Skyline Speed Slides if you want to feel your heart in your throat.

• Wind Walker Challenge Course, Manitou Springs, 685-5444, caveofthewinds.com: Are you the type of person who likes puzzles? How about completing an obstacle course while being able to see 600 feet below you? At Cave of the Winds, there is such a course. If the heights don’t take your breath away, the views certainly will.

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• Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, cumbrestoltec.com: Experience the excitement of rugged, narrow-gauge, coalfired, steam-powered mountain railroading. You will traverse 64 miles of unparalleled scenery as you climb from Antonito through tunnels, above deep gorges and over Cumbres Pass.

• Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, durango train.com: This is likely the prettiest train ride in Colorado and, at nearly five hours’ drive from the Front Range, the hardest to reach. This authentic steam train, which operates May through October, has been visiting the town of Silverton for 130 years.

• Pikes Peak Cog Railway, cograilway.com: Why hike or drive to the top of America’s Mountain when you can ride?

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COUNTY CORNER 1 Moffat County — Whittle the Wood Rendezvous, June 11-14, Loudy-Simpson Park, Craig, whittlethewood.com: Why bother with paintbrushes when you can use chainsaws?

2 Routt County — Mustang Roundup, June 12-15, Steamboat Springs, rockymountainmustangroundup.org: Dad would prefer this over an ugly tie on Father’s Day weekend.

3 Jackson County — Sky’s the Limit Hot Air Balloon Festival, Aug. 9-10, Walden, northparkvisitorsbureau.com: Take a trip north for a balloon launch, food and more.

4 Larimer County — Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival, Sept.

4-7, Estes Park, visitestespark.com: Event features an hourlong parade and we’re guessing some beer.

5 Weld County — Centennial Celebration, May 24-26, Greeley, greeleymuseums.org: Hear the crack of musketry, ride a carriage and taste food of the past.

6 Logan County — Sugar Beet Days, Sept. 20-21, Sterling, sugarbeetdays.com: Annual celebration features handcraft artists from Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming.

7 Sedgwick County — Fort Sedgwick Museum and Depot Museum, Julesburg, townofjulesburg.com: Many artifacts are on display, including Pony Express memorabilia.

8 Phillips County — Phillips County Raceway, Holyoke, phillipscountyraceway.com: Auto racing fans will love the intense action on this 3/8-mile dirt oval.

9 Rio Blanco County — Meeker Classic, Sept. 3-7, meekersheepdog.com: In its 28th year, this sheepdog herding competition is sure to grab your attention.

10 Grand County — Beyond the Horizon triathlons, Aug. 16, Grand Lake, triathleta.com/beyond-the-horizon: Triathletes will be tested in this inaugural event at 8,400 feet.

before your eyes in the form of vintage farm trucks and tools.

14 Washington County — Eastern Colorado Roundup, July 29-Aug. 3, Akron, co.washington.co.us: Fair boasts a 42-foot-tall, vintage Ferris wheel.

17 Eagle County — GoPro Mountain Games, June 5-8, Vail, mountaingames.com: The nation’s largest celebration of adventure sports draws thousands of athletes and fans.

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22 Denver County — Denver Chalk Art Festival, May 31-June 1, Larimer Square, larimerarts.org: Watch artists layer more than 175 pounds of pastel chalks on pavement.

23 Adams County — FourthFest, July 4, Commerce City, coloradorapids.com: Activities include a mechanical bull, climbing wall, Colorado Rapids soccer and fireworks.

12 Broomfield County — Hillary Clinton, 8 p.m. June 2, 1STBANK Center, Broomfield, 1stbankcenter.com: Former first lady and possible 2016 presidential hopeful speaks.

24 Arapahoe County — BMW Championship, Sept. 1-7, Cherry Hills Country Club, Englewood, bmwchampionship usa.com: The top golfers in the world come to Colorado.

13 Morgan County — Antique Tractor and Power Show, June 14, Brush, brushchamber.org: History will unfold

25 Mesa County — Junior College World Series, May 24-31, Grand Junction, jucogj.org: For more than 50 years, this baseball classic has been held in Colorado.

26 Pitkin County — USA Pro Challenge, Aug. 18-19, Aspen, usaprocyclingchallenge.com: Bring your bike for a morning ride, then watch the pros in the afternoon.

27 Lake County — Boom Days, Aug. 1-3, Leadville, leadville boomdays.com: Historical celebration of the Old West, with gunslingers, burro races and mining contests.

28 Park County — Sonic Bloom, June 19-22, American Safari Ranch, South Park, sonicbloomfestival.com: Camp-

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42 Fremont County — Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival, June 20-21, Centennial Park, Cañon City, royalgorgewhite waterfestival.com: Boats, bands, beer. Any questions?

43 Pueblo County — Chile and Frijoles Festival, Sept.

19-21, Pueblo, pueblochilefestivalinfo.com: This hot, hot, hot event attracts around 100,000 visitors.

45 Kiowa County — Weekend Guided Tours, Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site, Eads, sandcreeksite.com: Learn about the site of the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre.

46 San Miguel County — Mountainfilm in Telluride, May 23-26, mountainfilm.org: Started in 1979, this is one of America’s longest-running film festivals.

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44 Crowley County — Crowley County Days, July 21-27, Ordway, exploresoutheastcolorado.com/ccdays.htm: This old-fashioned festival includes a street dance and rodeo.

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19 Clear Creek County — Brides, Bells and Barons, July 26, Georgetown, historicgeorgetown.org: Learn the town’s history while strolling through Victorian homes.

20 Gilpin County — Central City Opera, June 28-July 26, centralcityopera.org: Thirteen performances of Mozart’s comic opera “The Marriage of Figaro” are planned.

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11 Boulder County — Bolder Boulder, May 26, Boulder, bolderboulder.com: The 10K attracts more than 50,000 runners, making it the largest timed U.S. race.

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15 Yuma County — Wray Daze, July 25-27, Wray, wray chamber. net: Rubber ducky races, keg battles, horseshoes, mud volleyball ... wait, rubber ducky races?

16 Garfield County — Potato Day, Sept. 27, Carbondale, carbondale. com/potato-days: The first celebration of the potato harvest was in 1909. And they’re still celebrating today.

40 Ouray County — Ouray County Railroad Days, Sept. 18-21, Ridgway, ridgwayrailroadmuseum.org: All aboard to the birthplace of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad.

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47 Hinsdale County — “Shootouts in Lake City at High Noon on the Boardwalk,” Aug. 9, lakecity.com: It’s hard to get more wild, wild West than a shootout re-enactment.

48 Custer County — High Mountain Hay Fever, July 10-13, Westcliffe, highmountainhayfever.org: Head to the Sangre de Cristos for some bluegrass and gospel music.

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29 Douglas County — Colorado Renaissance Festival, weekends June 14-29, July 5-27, Aug. 2-3, Larkspur, coloradorenaissance.com: Go back to a simpler time.

30 Elbert County — Elbert Day Festival, Aug. 16, Elbert, elberttowncommittee@gmail.com: Arts and crafts, music, games, petting zoo and antiques cars will be featured.

31 Lincoln County — Hub City Classic Car and Motorcycle Show, Aug. 22-23, Limon, lincolncountyco.us: An annual tradition with food, contests, fireworks and more.

32 Kit Carson County — Kit Carson County Carousel and Museum, Burlington, kitcarsoncountycarousel.com: Rides on the historic wooden carousel are only 25 cents.

33 Delta County — Paonia Cherry Days, July 4-5, pao-

niacherrydays. com: Showcasing the “best cherries in Colorado,” this festival also includes arts, crafts and food.

34 Gunnison County — Crested Butte Bike Week, June 26-29, cbbikeweek.com: The oldest mountain bike festival in the world has a variety of events for all riding levels.

35 Chaffee County — FIBArk, June 11-15, Riverside Park, Salida, fibark.com: Make a splash at the 66th anniversary of the nation’s oldest whitewater festival.

36 Teller County — Donkey Derby Days, June 28-29, Cripple Creek, visitcripplecreek.com: Event includes

contests for best beard and hairy legs. Start training!

37 El Paso County — Territory Days, May 24-26, Old Colorado City, shopoldcoloradocity. com. Event has been a tradition for 39 years in the Pikes Peak region with plenty of entertainment, food and more.

38 Cheyenne County — Cheyenne Wells Old Jail Museum, bit.ly/1qAtunL: Once you see the steel bed frames with no springs, you’ll be glad you’re a law-abiding citizen.

39 Montrose County — Black Canyon Quilt Show, July 11-13, Montrose Pavilion, Montrose, blackcanyonquiltshow. com: Tradition with a twist promoting the art of quilting.

49 Otero County — Arkansas Valley Fair, Aug. 13-17, Rocky Ford, arkvalleyfair.com: Aug. 16 is Watermelon Day at the oldest continuous fair in the state.

53 San Juan County — Hardrockers Holidays, Aug. 8-10, Kendall Mountain Recreation Area, Silverton, silverton colorado.com: Horseshoes, tug-of-war and arm wrestling.

54 Mineral County — Salsa Fiesta, Aug. 30-31, Creede, tinyurl.com/qa7gmyg: Go to compete in a mountain run or watch a balloon festival and stay to sample some salsa.

55 Rio Grande County — Tomahawk & Knife Throwing Championship, June 28-29, South Fork, southforkcolorado. org: Might be a good idea to watch where you’re walking.

56 Alamosa County — Summerfest on the Rio, June 6-8, Cole Park, Alamosa, summerfestontherio.org: The winding Rio Grande River is the site of the annual festival.

57 Huerfano County — Cuchara Country Music Fest, June 14, Cuchara Village, cucharacountrymusicfest.com: Enjoy music along the Scenic Highway of Legends.

58 Montezuma County — Indian Arts and Culture Festival, May 24-25, Cortez, mesaverdecountry.com: Mesa Verde is a great place to celebrate archaeology month.

59 La Plata County — The Macaroni and Cheese Festival, June 28, Santa Rita Park, Durango, macandcheesefest colorado.com: Sample some gourmet mac & cheese.

60 Archuleta County — Pagosa Renaissance & Pirate Festival, July 18-20, Pagosa Springs, pagosachamber. com: Discover belly dancing and feast on turkey legs.

61 Conejos County — Manassa Pioneer Days, July 18-19, manassa.com: The population of this small town balloons to 10,000 for this celebration, now in its 134th year.

62 Costilla County — Tea and Trinkets, May 31, Fort Garland, fortgarland.webs.com: Tea, crumpets and other tasty treats. Reservations required: Lisa, 379-3214.

63 Las Animas County — Santa Fe Trail Festival, June 13-15, Trinidad, historictrinidad.com: Take a free ride on the Trinidad Trolley and then enjoy a coal car race.

64 Baca County — Two Buttes Outdoor Adventure, June 6-8, bit.ly/1jcMhBH: Learn about outdoor survival.

Registration required by May 23: Todd Marriott, 340-0279.

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50 Bent County — Cemeteries of the Plains: A Loop Tour, secoloradoheritage.com: Visit the gravesites of people you will find in history books such as William Bent.

51 Prowers County — Holly Bluegrass Festival, June 13-15, Gateway Park, Holly, townofholly.com: Good food plus good music equals a good weekend on the plains.

52 Dolores County — “Pinto Bean Capital of the World,” Dove Creek, anasazibeans.com: Small town does not claim to produce the largest crop, just the best beans.

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Without a doubt, beer plays a huge role in the taste of Colorado.

About 230 breweries can be found throughout the state, AndreA sinclAir accounting for sudsisters@gazette.com/636-0235 10 percent of the nation’s craft breweries. By all reports, that number is growing as more home brewers graduate to commercial brewing and open establishments from the Front Range to the Western Slope.

Always on the hunt for new flavors and taste adventures, I knew I had moved to the right place almost two years ago when I caught my first glimpse of “The Beer Drinker’s Guide to Colorado.” Any place that offered so many craft breweries that a map was required had to be fun, and I haven’t been disappointed.

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to push the envelope of what beer is supposed to taste like, creating revolutionary and original IPAs, stouts, ales, sours, saisons and every other variety of beer under the sun. If it doesn’t exist yet, rest assured someone’s working on it.

I couldn’t possibly try to include every brewery in one column, or even all of my favorites, but this list should be a good place for anyone to start a summerlong love affair with Colorado’s breweries.

Red Leg Brewing

The veteran-owned and -operated Colorado Springs brewery opened in July and already has made a name for itself in the local craft beer scene. Located just off Garden of the Gods Road, Red Leg consistently offers high-quality brews named after Civil War battles and heroes.

Its Cutter Wit, named as a Coast Guard tribute, took Gold Medal at this year’s Colorado Indulgence Festival for Most Indulgent Beer, and the establishment was named Favorite New Brewery.

Visit www.redlegbrewing.com.

Brewer’s Republic

This gem of a taproom in downtown Colorado Springs is the perfect place to visit when you want great craft beer but have commitment issues. Its tap list constantly is rotating new beers from breweries all over Colorado and the nation.

Brewer’s Republic offers free samples so patrons don’t get stuck drinking something they don’t like.

In addition to great beer, the taproom has an in-house kitchen with a full menu, and I recommend Jerry’s spicy pork green chili. Like its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/brewersrepublic, to keep up with the tap takeovers.

Manitou Brewing Co.

Having opened in March, this is one of the newer breweries in the Pikes Peak region. But it has gotten off to a great start with good in-house brews, a generous listing of guest taps and a food menu that caters to about every palate. After two visits to the brewery, the super-hoppy IPA and the Rev Red Ale, with rich caramel and nutty flavors, were my favorites. Visit manitou-brewing.com.

Beer and wine Festivals • Inaugural Steel City Brew Fest, 6-9 p.m. June 7, Pueblo, puebloriverwalk. org/steel-city-brewfest: This addition to the city’s 14th annual Boats, Bands and BBQ Festival allows patrons to sample a variety of Colorado craft beers. A $20 ticket to the brew festival on the Pueblo Riverwalk also buys access to the entire day’s festivities.

• Feast of Saint Arnold, noon-4:30 p.m.

June 14, Colorado Springs, 231-4803, feastofsaintarnold.com: Raise a glass to the seventh-century patron saint of beer, Saint Arnold of Metz, on the grounds of the historic Chapel of Our Saviour Episcopal Church. The second annual celebration of regional beer, wine, spirits and food benefits Westside CARES. • 18th annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous, 1-5 p.m. July 12, Salida, coloradobeer.org: More than 50 brewers will be on tap to pour samples of some of the state’s better craft beers at this popular gathering of brewers and brew fans. The festival at Riverside Park is a fundraiser for the Colorado Brewers Guild. Tickets are $40.

• Denver Summer Brew Fest, 7-10 p.m.

July 25-26, Denver, denverbrewfest.com/ summer: With more than 125 beers on tap from 45-plus craft breweries, the event is one of the Mile High City’s larger summer celebrations of suds. The festival features live music, food and unlimited samples in a souvenir glass.

• Springs Beer Fest, noon-4 p.m.

Aug. 2, Colorado Springs, 303-777-6887, springsbeerfest.org: The eighth annual festival, sponsored by Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, benefits Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado. About 50 brewers have confirmed for the event at America the Beautiful Park.

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watering holes • Denver Beer Co., Denver, 303-433-2739, denverbeerco.com: Inspired by Bavarian beer gardens, this popular downtown brewery and pub features a patio that overlooks the Mile High City. Word is the Graham Cracker Porter is “to die for” if you find yourself in LoDo.

• Phantom Canyon Brewing Co., Colorado Springs, 635-2800, phantomcanyon.com: With a newly opened rooftop deck and a rotating list of on-tap seasonals, this 21-year-old brewpub in the historic Cheyenne Building is the city’s oldest. The Cheyenne Building was built in 1901.

• Falling Rock, Denver, 303-293-8338, fallingrocktaphouse.com: This watering hole near Coors Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies, boasts a staggering variety of brews — more than 75 on tap and 130-plus in bottles. There’s also a full dinner and lunch menu.

• Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, various locations throughout the state, oldchicago.com: This regional chain founded in Boulder regularly hosts tap takeovers and rotates draft offerings to make room for interesting craft seasonals, with a focus on Colorado and regional brews.

• Fate Brewing, Boulder, 303-449-3283, fatebrewingcompany.com: Since opening in 2012, Fate Brewing has earned raves for its food and in-house craft brews, but it had us at “patio.” The space was named one of the state’s 10 best brewery patios by the Denver Post.

• Ska Brewing, Durango, 970-247-5792, skabrewing.com: After a tour of Ska’s world headquarters, revitalize your spirits with a visit to the tasting room and beer garden.

• Ivywild School, Colorado Springs, 368-6100, ivywildschool.com: Breathing hip second life into a century-old elementary school south of downtown, this home base of Bristol Brewing Co. opened in August and houses a brewpub, delicatessen, bakery and live music venues.

• Paradox Beer Co., Woodland Park, 686-8081, paradoxbeer.com: Featuring an intimate tasting room within a functioning barrel cellar, this brewing operation off U.S. 24 produces and bottles barrel-aged “real ales.” Paradox Beer Co. is known for its sours.

• The Rooftop at Coors Field, Denver, tinyurl.com/ooqssck: If beer, baseball and spectacular views are your thing, you’ll appreciate this $10 million, 38,000-square-foot party space addition to the ballpark’s upper right field deck. The Tavern bar offers 52 taps, 20 beer varieties and many TVs. • Trinity Brewing Co., Colorado Springs, 634-0029, trinitybrew.com: On Garden of the Gods Road, the folks at this hilltop brewpub, constructed almost entirely of recycled materials, bring a similar, eco-friendly, artisanal philosophy to their evolving line of brews and unique eats.

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TASTE restaurants • Beau Jo’s, beaujos.com: A chain of pizza shops in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Evergreen, Idaho Springs, Arvada and Steamboat Springs that has been around since 1973 serving what it calls Mountain Pies — Colorado style pizza. There are also salads and sandwiches.

• Camp Robber, Montrose, 970-240-1590, camprobber.com: Upscale restaurant serving comfort food such as the signature Green Chile Chicken Potato Soup. There’s a choice of freshly made salads, pastas and specialty sandwiches. This is a good place to dine on the way to the San Juan Mountains.

• Casa Bonita, Lakewood, 303-232-5115, casabonitadenver.com: A Mexican food restaurant with plenty of entertainment to keep children busy for hours. From puppet shows to arcade games to a waterfall designed to resemble the cliffs of Acapulco, with divers plunging 30 feet into a pool.

• Chefs Club by Food & Wine, Aspen, 970-429-9581, chefsclubaspen.com: A rotating roster of top-rated guest chefs visit this posh mountain town restaurant to cook special dinners and create dishes for the a la carte menu. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner.

• Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Tabernash: 970-726-5632, devilsthumbranch.com: There are two dining options: Heck’s at the Ranch, a casual eatery open daily where you can enjoy sandwiches and salads, and The Ranch House Restaurant, an upscale, gourmet restaurant Fridays and Saturdays.

• Juniper Valley Ranch Restaurant, Colorado Highway 115 south of Colorado Springs, 576-0741, junipervalleyranch.com: This restaurant has been serving family-style dinner of fried chicken and baked ham with all of the homemade fixings since 1951. The eatery is open limited hours, and reservations are a must.

• Mangia Mangia, Woodland Park, 687-3400, mangiamangiawp.com: This restaurant in “The City Above the Clouds” recently received a makeover by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and his “Kitchen Nightmares” television crew. The improved interior and new menu has put the eatery on the culinary map.

• Mario’s Pizza and Pasta, Gunnison, 970-641-1374, mariosgunnison.com: Having been around since 1965, it’s been winning rave reviews for great Italian dishes and tasty pizza for decades. Try the loaded waffle fries topped with Italian sauce or chili cheese sauce.

• The Pantry, Green Mountain Falls, 684-9018 thepantryingreenmtnfallsco. com: This cozy spot is a longtime breakfast hangout. Its Cinnamon Roll French Toast is a favorite. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.. Dinner hours are 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.

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Cliff diver Jason sails off the man-made cliffs of Casa Bonita during the diving show. Casa Bonita has been a Denver attraction for decades, with puppet shows and arcade games adding to the fun for kids.

• The Wines of Colorado, Cascade, 684-0900, winesofcolorado.com: Famous for its wine burgers, this creekside restaurant is one of the few places where you can sample most of the wines made in Colorado. There’s ample seating on patios near a babbling mountain stream.

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food festivals • Colorado BBQ Challenge, June 12-14, Frisco, townoffrisco.com: Some 70 barbecuers compete for a variety of awards in categories including pork, ribs, chicken, brisket, barbecue sauce, side dish, salsa and dessert. There are chef demonstrations, pig races, a whiskey tour and musical entertainment.

• Fiddles, Vittles and Vino, July 27, Rock Ledge Ranch, 578-6777, fiddlesvittlesandvino.

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com: There will be a sampling of foods from 19 local, independent restaurants, wines and beers from several vendors and bluegrass music from four bands. Cost is $45 per adult before July 20.

• Palisade Peach Festival, Aug. 14-17, Palisade, 970-464-7458, palisadepeachfest.com: The festival features all things related to the sweet, juicy fruit that this region is famous for pro-

ducing. During the weekend, there is a pancake breakfast, ice cream social and the popular peach recipe contest.

• Strawberry Days Festival, June 20-22, Glenwood Springs, 970-945-6589, strawberrydays festival.ning.com: At 117 years, it’s one of the older civic celebrations west of the Mississippi.

There’s a parade, food court, free strawberries and ice cream in the park and live entertain-

ment all weekend.

• Taste of Creede, May 24-25, Creede, 6582374, creede.com: A festival of fine dining and fine art takes place on Main Street. There are chef competitions, bake-off challenges, restaurant tastings, live music and tours of the Creede Repertory Theatre. Admission is free; food samples can be purchased at booths.

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tasty treats • Enstrom Candies, Grand Junction, 970-683-1000, enstrom.com: This shop on the Western Slope is home to famous almond toffee, but visitors also will find other fine confections including chocolate assortments, truffle assortments and turtles. Try the new almond toffee popcorn. You won’t be disappointed.

• Hammond’s Candies, Denver, 303-333-5588, hammondscandies.com: Founded in 1920, it’s the go-to for candy cane confections. Take a factory tour and see how the handcrafted candy canes, ribbon candy and lollipops are pulled, twisted and shaped by hand. Then visit the retail store to stock up on goodies.

• Patsy’s Candies, Colorado Springs, 633-7215, patsyscandies.com: This family-owned business has been delighting taste buds for more than 100 years. Self-guided tours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

through Sept. 15. Experience the old confections factory that still uses old handcrafted techniques.

• Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Durango, 970-259-1408, bit.ly/1hxVqiJ: Watch as the chocolatiers dip apples in thick, bubbling caramel from a traditional copper kettle, then roll them in an assortment of tasty toppings to complete your old-fashioned treat. See how fudge is made. And enjoy a free sample!

• The Taffy Shop, Estes Park, 970-586-4548, on.fb.me/SASE74: This shop just outside Rocky Mountain National Park is a step back in history, having been there since 1935. On a street loaded with sweet treats such as chocolate, ice cream and caramel apples, this shop offers just about every flavor of taffy imaginable.

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Longs Peak was my first attempt at a major summit. I remember my heart pounding as my wife, Cary, and I left the trailhead and bill vogriN trudged into the bill.vogrin@gazette.com/636-0193 forest, our headlamps sending streams of bobbing light out in front of us.

I was in the best hiking shape of my life and I found myself charging ahead at a ridiculous pace until Cary reminded me to slow down and pace myself because it would be a long night.

Hiking one of the state’s more famous mountains brought a sense of excitement, anticipation, fear, exhilaration and, ultimately, exhaustion.

That’s why we attempted it. When we stopped at the Keyhole, about 1,000 feet below the summit, and turned around we were disappointed. But it was always about the journey. And a decade later we still consider it one of our great adventures

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and most memorable hikes.

It’s rare in life that I get to ride such a sensory roller coaster. And that’s why I love to hike, bike, ski, raft and go four-wheeling in Colorado.

Each time I reach a mountain summit, I get a wave of satisfaction and a rush of achievement. I won’t forget standing on the summit of my first fourteener, Mount Bierstadt, and peering over at Mount Evans.

Not a hiker? Take your mountain bike up a ski lift and ride down. I enjoy it almost as much as a winter run on skis.

Or try out your four-wheel-drive vehicle in the back roads around Aspen or Breckenridge or Telluride.

Cary and I have explored those areas extensively.

We’ve made the treacherous drive up past Marble to the old Crystal Mill. It was a harrowing drive.

So much so that Cary got out and walked part of the shelf road just beyond Lizard Lake. It didn’t help that we saw the rusted carcass of a 40-yearold station wagon wrecked far below us.

But you don’t have to scare yourself silly to enjoy the back roads. Go west from Buena Vista and

take Cottonwood Pass over to Gunnison. While you are in the area, buzz up to Crested Butte and take the road over Kebler Pass for a great tour of wildflowers.

Then there is the joy of holding a paddle in your hand and furiously plowing river water to help your raft navigate rapids. We’ve done several raft trips on the Arkansas and we’ve run the Colorado through Glenwood Canyon.

First comes the anticipation as you see frothing white water and hear the roar as it churns through granite boulders the size of Volkswagens.

For me, the fear hits when I hear the urgency in my guide’s voice telling everyone to paddle hard toward the cold, wet chaos.

Suddenly, the boat drops into the abyss and you are drenched in ice cold snowmelt and sweating at the same time. Finally, the raft emerges from the mayhem and you rejoice as your muscles relax and your fingers uncoil from the paddle. But before you can dry off, the whole process starts again.

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• Mount Princeton, 14ers.com: Summiting this distinct mountain involves one of two starting points, depending on your fitness, motivation and vehicle. For a 13.25-mile round trip, start at the main trailhead at 8,900 feet. For a 6.5-mile round trip, head up Mount Princeton Road to a secondary starting point at 11,000 feet.

• Mount Sneffels, summitpost.org/mount-sneffels/150272: Known as the Queen of the San Juans, this is the second tallest peak in one of Colorado’s best-loved ranges. There are several ways to the top, but be sure to research trail conditions before making the trek.

• Pikes Peak, barrcamp.com: The 13-mile climb up historic Barr Trail packs 7,500 feet of elevation gain and demands that hikers be in good condition. Take rain gear, food and water, and consider asking a friend to provide a ride down from the summit.

• Quandary Peak, summitpost.org/quandary-trail-east-ridge/159118: No 14,000-foot mountain is easy to climb, but this one south of Breckenridge offers an excellent, moderate introduction — just don’t expect privacy. The mountain’s East Ridge offers a 5-mile, out-and-back route to the summit.

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the hike to hanging Lake in Glenwood Canyon is steep and relentless, but the payoff definitely is worth the effort.

hiking trails • Bridal Veil Falls, Telluride, telluride.com/bridal-veil-falls: At the far end of the box canyon that overlooks this mountain town is a towering, 365-foot waterfall. The hike to the base of the falls is 1.2 miles. Continue on for another 0.6 miles to reach the top. More than 1,200 feet of elevation gain on a rocky road is required.

• Hanging Lake/Spouting Rock, Glenwood Springs, hikingincolorado.org/hang: Tucked away in Glenwood Canyon, this 1-mile trail includes 1,000 feet of elevation gain. The destination — an amazingly clear and serene lake filled by a waterfall — is worth the effort. Once at the lake, be sure to take the short trek to Spouting Rock.

• Buffalo Mountain, Silverthorne, findhiking trails.com/buffalo-mountain: So you think fourteeners are overcrowded and overrated? Well, then try taking on this mountain, which measures only 12,788 feet. It’s every bit as hard as many 14,000-foot peaks and requires a decent amount of scrambling over large boulders.

• Horsethief Falls and Pancake Rocks, Cripple Creek, outtherecolorado.com/article/ 1501934: The trail climbs steadily for three-quarters of a mile before it levels out. Once you reach an open area, continue straight ahead to the small but picturesque falls. On your way back to the trailhead, take the side trip to Pancake Rocks.

• Fern Falls, Estes Park, outtherecolorado.com/article/1501974: Rocky Mountain National Park boasts hundreds of miles of beautiful trails, and this journey is no exception. The hike follows the Big Thompson River and, after about 2.5 miles, reaches the 60-foot waterfall. Hikers can continue another 1.2 miles to Fern Lake.

• Manitou Incline, Manitou Springs, visitcos.com/incline: While measuring only a mile, this hike likely will feel like the longest mile of your life. Those who conquer the ladder of railroad ties up Mount Manitou will have gained more than 2,000 feet in elevation. The trip down — via Barr Trail — is an enjoyable stroll by comparison.

• Fish Creek Falls, Steamboat Springs, bit.ly/SV9oWK: Early summer is the best time to view this nearly 300-foot waterfall as the snow runoff provides a thundering splash below. The lower falls can be seen after walking only one-quarter of a mile; a trip to the upper falls tacks on more miles, elevation gain and adventure.

• Mount Cutler, Colorado Springs, outtherecolorado.com/article/1501912: While Seven Falls is closed temporarily because of damage sustained in last year’s flooding, you still can take a bird’seye glimpse of the natural wonder on this 2-mile hike. With an elevation gain of only 415 feet, it’s a great “first summit” for kids.

• Grottos, Aspen, exm.nr/1gx6jRK: This isn’t much of a hike, but you must leave your vehicle to reach the series of caves and rock formations. At less than a mile roundtrip, it’s a good hike for families. Visit early in the summer and you will see why these caves often are called the “ice caves.” Exercise caution on the rocks.

• Willow Lake, Crestone, everytrail.com/guide/willow-lake-trail: Nestled among fourteeners in the Sangre de Cristo Range, this lake is pristine and filled by a tranquil waterfall. But reaching it is far from easy. The roundtrip is approximately 9 miles and climbs to nearly 12,000 feet.

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bike rides • Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, nps.gov/colm: Cyclists will feel this route in their lungs and their legs.

Rim Rock Drive is steep with 2,300 feet of elevation gain over a 33-mile loop.

Bikes must be equipped with lights.

• Cottonwood Pass, Buena Vista, bit. ly/1oJAIRR: While this climb ranks among the state’s finer routes, it’s the descent that sets it apart. From a launching point above 12,000 feet, the descent is all about speed with many straightaways.

• Hoosier Pass, Breckenridge: tinyurl. com/krqsuhe, Stunning vistas, steep grades, sharp turns and smooth highway — this ride has it all. But it also has traffic, and plenty of it. The highlight is the final 4 miles to the summit.

• Pikes Peak Highway, Cascade, visitcos.com/pikes-peak-cycling: This one is steep, challenging and one-of-akind. You’ll need $12 to get through the tollgate. Don’t forget a few extra bucks to buy doughnuts at the summit house.

• Trail Ridge Road, Estes Park, nps.gov/ romo: This is a classic mountain ride through Rocky Mountain National Park.

The road is smooth. The climbing is difficult. And the vistas are stunning.

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• Amphitheater, Ouray, 1.usa.gov/1jbFDeZ: This treasure in the San Juan Range is not expected to open until the last weekend of June, but it’s definitely one to consider in late summer. Situated high above the town of Ouray, the views are dramatic. There are also several trails to explore, and the Ouray Hot Springs Pool is only minutes away.

• Golden Gate Canyon Park, Golden, cpw. state.co.us/placestogo/parks/GoldenGateCanyon: Need to stay close to the Front Range but don’t want to stay at home? No problem. This state park is only 30 miles from Denver, but you’d never know it. Two campgrounds combine to offer 132 sites. There are also four shelters and 20 tent sites in the backcountry.

• Halfmoon, Leadville, 1.usa.gov/1uXhdtm: Mountain views? Check. Rocky Mountain stream? Check. Nearby trails? Check. Decent price? Check. This is Colorado camping at its best, if you don’t mind roughing it a bit. At nearly 10,000 feet, the nights can get a little frosty here, but a campfire and roasted marshmallows quickly take the chill away.

• Little Molas Lake, Silverton, molaslake. com: If you were asked to create a postcard showcasing camping in the state, this would be a good place to start. Named the “Most Scenic Campground in Colorado” by AAA, the 137 beautiful acres are accessed via the Million Dollar Highway. Need more persuading? Two words should do the trick: Hot showers.

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• Moraine Park, Estes Park, nps.gov/romo: Rocky Mountain National Park fills quickly during the summer, so make a reservation if you want to guarantee one of 244 spots. Ranger-led programs often are available in the evenings. If you need a break from the great outdoors, take the short drive to Estes Park where you can play mini golf and ride go-karts.

• Morefield, Cortez, nps.gov/meve: Spectacular views await at this campground inside Mesa Verde National Park near the Four Corners area.

Kick off your day by fueling up with an all-youcan-eat pancake breakfast at Knife’s Edge Cafe.

Then pick a historic tour and learn about the heritage of the park.

• Oh Be Joyful, Crested Butte, on.doi. gov/1nHmilb: Load up the mountain bike and hit the road for a weekend of fun on great trails.

This quaint mountain town has so many routes from which to choose. If biking isn’t your thing, simply relax by the Slate River or hang a hammock at the campsite. July visitors can expect to enjoy fields of magnificent wildflowers.

• Pinon Flats, Alamosa, nps.gov/grsa: This is one of the state’s more distinctive destinations. Five dunes at Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve measure more than 700 feet tall. Try your hand at sandboarding or sand sledding during the day and then sit back and enjoy a gorgeous San Luis Valley sunset surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks.

• The Crags, Divide, 1.usa.gov/1iMbcdM: A true gem in our own backyard, this spot makes it possible to get away without going very far at all. While the campground offers several quality sites with a bathroom and water nearby, there are also great free options along the road to the campground. Be sure to take the short hike to The Crags.

• Trappers Lake, Meeker, 1.usa.gov/SVF5zc: Lying within the Flat Tops Wilderness, this area is known as the “Cradle of Wilderness.” Trappers Lake is the second largest natural lake in Colorado and home to a healthy population of cutthroat trout. While geographically close to Glenwood Springs, there is no easy way to get here, which likely adds to its charm.

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the Stanley hotel sits against blue skies, overlooking estes park, in this 2003 photo.

hotelS • Brown Palace, Denver, 303-297-3111, brownpalace.com: A historic downtown anchor for more than a century, the Brown Palace is Denver’s only Forbes Four Star hotel. It’s been visited by every U.S. president — save one, Calvin Coolidge — since Teddy Roosevelt. Visitors are only a short walk from shopping and dining at the 16th Street Mall.

• Hotel Colorado, Glenwood Springs, 970-945-6511, hotelcolorado.com: One of the older hotels in Colorado. In 1905, Hotel Colorado became the temporary home for Teddy Roosevelt and his assistants during a three-week bear hunting expedition.

• Hotel Jerome, Aspen, 855-331-7213, hoteljerome.com: Located in a downtown building dating from the 1800s, the hotel’s sub rosa watering hole saw the invention of the popular Prohibition Era drink, The Aspen Crud.

• The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, 623-5112, broadmoor.com: Founded in 1916 when Pennsylvania entrepreneur Spencer Penrose purchased the Broadmoor Casino and Hotel along with 450 acres at the base of Cheyenne Mountain, the luxury hotel, resort and spa has since hosted some of history’s greatest luminaries.

• The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, 970-577-4000, stanleyhotel.com: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this grand hotel built in 1909 is famed for inspiring the haunted setting in author Stephen King’s “The Shining.”

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Capture magic Looking out across the endless prairie to the horizon, I could tell it was going to be a delightful sunrise. michael ciaglo Tufts of clouds michael.ciaglo@gazette.com/636-0239 already were picking up faint pinks and oranges as my Honda Civic flew over the rutted country road to the Paint Mines Interpretive Park.

I admit, I was late. As much as I like planning, researching and preparing for a photographic adventure, getting out of bed at 4:45 a.m. is always a struggle.

And so I raced. Down the dirt road, into the parking lot, onto the trail, over the edge of a cliff and into the Paint Mines.

It was overwhelming at first. From looking at the area on the satellite version of Google maps and comparing that to online guides, I knew where I

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wanted to be. Unfortunately, I was nowhere close.

So with the sun rising quickly, I ran to the first massive geological formation I could find, pulled out some filters and started shooting.

I find that a lot of photography is about giving yourself every opportunity to make a good picture, and then getting lucky.

At the Paint Mines, I got lucky.

The sunrise was more spectacular than I could have imagined. While the clouds were changing colors in front of and above me, the sun slowly was painting the rocks behind me in orange.

It’s discovering moments such as these, in places as stunning as the Paint Mines, that makes capturing Colorado in photographs such a rewarding experience.

Whether it’s the Garden of the Gods under a blanket of fresh snow, a summer thunderstorm brewing behind Pikes Peak or a hillside covered in golden aspens, every season breathes new photographic life into all the landmarks that fill our backyard.

And the best part about these landmarks is that

it doesn’t take much to turn them into postcardworthy images.

A little planning and a lot of determination quickly push average photos above and beyond the rest.

There are certain times of the day that are more suited for photographs than others, weather that looks more stunning and angles that better showcase the grandeur and scale of these natural wonders.

I try my best to consider all of these factors when shooting this state’s landscapes. The more unique of a position in which I can put myself, the more I, as someone who sees Colorado through a lens almost every day, am proud of the end results.

So I encourage you to wake up early this summer, get out in the rain or up on a hill you’ve never climbed. Grab your iPhone or DSLR, a friend or your dog, and add a photo adventure to your weekend plans.

Get out and open your shutters to this diverse backyard playground and make it uniquely yours.

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• Outlet malls — Silverthorne, Loveland, Castle Rock, outletsatsilverthorne.com, outletsatloveland.com, outletsatcastlerock. com: The advantage is driving to one spot with so many options. Coach, Michael Kors, Columbia, American Eagle, Chico’s — and we have only begun.

• Colorado Mills, tinyurl.com/ld6owao: This mall in Lakewood is huge — 1,100,000 square feet — and boasts a combo of favorite retail shops with drop-dead special outlet offerings such as Perry Ellis, Le Creuset, St. John Outlet, Oakley Vault and Saks 5th Avenue Off 5th.

• Flagship REI Denver, rei.com: This outdoors lover’s heaven is housed in a restored building with personality, the 1901 Denver Tramway site.

The downtown Denver store sells bikes, skis, snowboards, outdoors gear, clothing, shoes, climbing gear and so much more. It also offers rentals and numerous classes.

• Breckenridge, breckenridge.com: Many of Colorado’s ski towns feature adorably quaint shops along historic downtown streets, but Breck boasts almost 200 of them. Check out Milagros of Colorado, which sells unique handmade soaps, and Canary in a Clothes Mine, a high-end boutique in a high-altitude destination.

• Promenade Shops at Briargate, thepromenadeshopsatbriargate.com: Every year, voters in The Gazette’s Best of the Springs let it be known how much they like this shopping option. Stylish stores you won’t find in most malls, a super selection and familyfriendly activities such as summertime outdoor movies are some of the perks.

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SEE art ExhibitS • “Chihuly Rediscovered” and “Chihuly,” csfineartscenter.org and botanicgardens.org: This spring and summer the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is showcasing the glass artwork of Dale Chihuly. Meanwhile, the Denver Botanic Gardens opens an outdoor Chihuly exhibit on June 14 that runs through Nov. 30.

• Denver Art Museum, denverartmuseum.org: Widely respected for exposing visitors to a variety of artistic styles from gallery to gallery, the museum won’t disappoint this summer. Most special is an exploration of the Old West through the bronzes of Remington and Russell and 20 others.

• Loveland’s Sculpture in the Park, sculptureinthepark.org: Loveland is an art lover’s delight.

There are 200 permanent pieces in the city’s public art collection, but that number explodes Aug. 9-10 during the 31st annual Sculpture in the Park, which adds more than 2,000 juried sculptures.

• Salida, salida.com: The town is littered with art. The SteamPlant’s Paquette Gallery has works from regional artists, its Strawn-Grether Sculpture Garden offers an annual exhibit of outdoor specialities and its other gallery features photography. It’s all on display July 19-20 at the Salida Riverside Fine Arts Festival.

• Telluride Art + Architecture Weekend, tellurideartandarchitecture.com: The sophistication that is Telluride molds the renowned arts community. It is shared July 19-20 with an inside look at the creative processes at work in the town’s Arts District today and in its storied past.

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• Bent’s Old Fort/Koshare Museum, La Junta, 719-383-2129, nps.gov/beol and kosharehistory. org.: A National Historic Site, Bent’s Old Fort is a reconstructed fur trading post where historians give tours. Nearby, there’s a museum filled with Native American art and artifacts from the Southwest and Plains Indians.

• Fort Garland Museum and Pike’s Stockade, 719-379-3512, bit.ly/1kMslCg: From this fort, the legendary Kit Carson was the commander of 100 men who were charged with protecting the early settlers of the San Luis Valley from marauders. There are original adobe buildings, dioramas and a Buffalo Soldiers exhibit.

• Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 3855990, cspm.org: A grand lady who starred in movies, this architecturally beautiful former courthouse was saved to live another future holding the colorful history of the Pikes Peak region. One of the most touching areas of the museum contains archived, personal items from recent wildfires.

• Molly Brown House Museum, 303-832-4092, mollybrown.org: She was the famous “Unsinkable Molly Brown,” subject of plays, music and film, who survived the sinking of the Titanic and rallied the crew to send Lifeboat No. 6 to return to search for other survivors. And this is her Queen Ann-style Denver home.

• Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum, Mesa Verde, 970-529-4465, nps.gov/meve: Mesa Verde’s cliff dwellings and mesa-top areas have been protected as a national park since 1906 to, as President Teddy Roosevelt said, “preserve the works of man.” The museum teaches the history of the ancestral Puebloans.

• Money Museum, 800-367-9723, money.org: Numismatists wouldn’t miss it and anyone curious about those coins and bills in their wallets will love it too. The American Numismatic Association Money Museum north of downtown Colorado Springs is always interesting. It’s the place that can teach how to become coin a collector.

• Colorado Railroad Museum, 303-279-4591, coloradorailroadmuseum.org: The story of the all-important railroads is chronicled at this site beside Clear Creek in Golden. The kiddos can clamber on old engines and railroad cars. Then they can catch a short ride on the Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No. 7.

• National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum, Leadville, 486-3927, mininghalloffame.org: The history of mining, and in particular Leadville’s $82 million silver bonanza, is described as “a monument to the memory of the men and women who pioneered the discovery, development and processing of our nation’s natural resources.”

• Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 303-370-6000, dmns.org: Museum isn’t an adequate enough word to describe this place.

It is state-of-the-art interactive, where you can learn so many things about not only your health and body but also what the ground feels like on Mars. There’s IMAX, a Laserium and much, much more.

• Performers Hall of Fame, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, 720-865-2494, redrocks online.com: It’s difficult to name performers who haven’t played at this majestic site. It’s a who’s who list that includes R.E.M., Phish, Dave Matthews Band, The Moody Blues, Fleetwood Mac, Widespread Panic, John Denver and U2.

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photo spots • Garden of the Gods, gardenofgods.com: These breathtaking red rock formations reach toward the blue sky with Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop. Check out the Kissing Camels, the llama’s head and other geologic formations from the deck of the visitor center. Then take the short drive to Balanced Rock.

• Maroon Bells, aspenchamber.org: This is considered the most photographed spot in Colorado and with spectacularly good reason. The two majestic peaks reflected in Maroon Lake are so popular with photographers, they start gathering well before sunrise to find a spot. During the summer, it’s accessible via shuttle, bike or hike.

• Rocky Mountain National Park, nps.gov/romo: There is so much to see and experience in the 415 square miles of national park: mountains and valleys, streams and lakes, wildlife and wild beauty. Climbing skyward, Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous paved road in the country, and it provides continuous chances for photos.

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• Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, nps.gov/blca: Located just outside Montrose, this Colorado gem often can be overlooked. But those who take the time to tour the national park will be rewarded with stunning views. Visitors can hike or drive along the rim or explore the depths of the canyon along the Gunnison River.

• Colorado Balloon Classic, balloonclassic.com: For 37 years, during the early morning hours of Labor Day weekend, Memorial Park has become its own little world of shapes and colors. One by one, hot ANY air balloons grow into giants, floating upward. Every moment is a photo opportunity, especially the evening Balloon Glo.

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SEE drives • Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway, tinyurl.com/lwffhka: Follow this road to glimpse the headwaters of the Colorado River. The 80-mile route begins at Grand Lake, an old resort town on the shores of Colorado’s largest natural lake, and ends on a gravel road through spectacular Upper Gore Canyon.

• Grand Mesa Scenic Byway, grandmesa byway.com: Experience a Western Slope sunset while tracing the largest mesa in the world on

the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway from Mesa to Cedar Ridge, where apple orchards and fruit stands lure curious travelers. Visitors also can take in spectacular views of forests and lakes.

seasonal closures before making the trip. This 28-mile route, which climbs above 14,000 feet, offers incredible views. Keep your eyes open for Rocky Mountain goats and marmots.

• Highway of Legends Scenic and Historic Byway, trinidadco.com: Make your next trip to New Mexico count by skipping Interstate 25 between Walsenburg and Trinidad in favor of this tour of crumbling coke ovens and views of Lake Trinidad State Park. It’s especially scenic in the fall when the aspen groves turn golden.

• Phantom Canyon Road, goldbeltbyway. com/phantom-canyon-road: Take in sweeping vistas, striking rock formations and remnants of a once-booming mining industry on this detour on the Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway. The road is an hour’s drive from Colorado Springs and can be accessed from Colorado 67.

• Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway, lariatloop.org: Don’t let Colorado’s dizzying elevations distract you from the foothills. This road in Golden offers sharp curves and splendid views — not to mention the opportunity for pit stops including Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

• Mount Evans Scenic Byway, tinyurl.com/ nndjenf: See what’s billed as the highest paved road in America, but be sure to check on

• Silver Thread Scenic and Historic Byway, southfork.org/silver-thread-scenic-byway: Glimpse the boisterous Clear Creek Falls on this charming drive between Creede and Lake City in the Rio Grande National Forest. The byway traces the routes of old toll roads, stagecoach lines and railways.

• South Platte River Trail, rivertrailonline.org:

At 19 miles, this drive near the Wyoming border is the shortest of Colorado’s 23 scenic and historic byways, but it’s packed with history, following a route once traveled by pioneers, the Pony Express and the first transcontinental telegraph, railroad and automobile road.

• Top of the Rockies National Scenic and Historic Byway, topoftherockiesbyway.org: Wildflowers, thick forests and wildlife abound on this climb over 12,095-foot Independence Pass.

The 115-mile stunner near Leadville twice traverses the Continental Divide. It takes about three hours to drive, but plan to spend more time.

• Trail of the Ancients, trailoftheancients. com: Cutting through the arid desert landscape of southwestern Colorado, this 116-mile stretch near the Four Corners area takes visitors past the former home of ancestral Puebloans, Mesa Verde National Park, Howenweep National Monument and Ute Mountain Tribal Park.

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The narrow road is shown carved into the granite walls on the trip heading down Phantom canyon Road.

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Index Arcade Amusements Inc. Arise Music Festival Bands in the Backyard Music Festival Beau Jo’s Blues From The Top Festival Boulder County Fair Breck Fun Park Brewer’s Republic Brown Palace Camp Robber Captain Zipline Casa Bonita Chefs Club by Food & Wine Cheyenne Frontier Days Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Colorado BBQ Challenge Colorado Brewers Rendezvous Colorado Mills Colorado Rockies Colorado Springs Philharmonic Colorado State Fair Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center Conundrum Hot Springs Country Jam USA Covert Ops Paintball Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Dakota Hot Springs Denver Beer Co. Denver Mint Denver Summer Brew Fest Denver Zoo Devil’s Thumb Ranch Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Downtown Aquarium Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad El Paso County Fair Elitch Gardens Enstrom Candies Falling Rock Fate Brewing Feast of Saint Arnold Fiddles, Vittles and Vino Flagship REI Denver Garfield County Fair and Rodeo Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Glenwood Hot Springs Greeley Stampede Hammond’s Candies Hotel Colorado Hotel Jerome Ivywild School JAS Aspen Snowmass Juniper Valley Ranch Restaurant Larimer County Fair and Rodeo Mangia, Mangia Manitou Brewing Co. Mario’s Pizza and Pasta MeadowGrass Music Festival Mile High Racing & Entertainment Mount Princeton Hot Springs Orvis Hot Springs Ouray Hot Springs Pool Out of the Blue Skydiving Palisade Peach Festival Paradox Beer Co. Patsy’s Candies Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. Pikes Peak Cog Railway Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Pikes Peak International Raceway Promenade Shops at Briargate Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom Red Leg Brewing Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Rockstar Mayhem Festival Rocky Mountain Chocolate Festival RockyGrass Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center Ska Brewing Sky Ute Casino SkyVenture Sky-Hi Stampede Snowmass Mammoth Festival Springs Beer Fest

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