The Black Canyon of the Gunnison's unique and spectacular landscape was formed slowly by the action of water and rock scouring down through hard Proterozoic crystalline rock.
Established May 24, 1911, and on 20, 453.
Three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River, form the heart of Curecanti National Recreation Area. Panoramic mesas, fjord-like reservoirs, and deep, steep and narrow canyons abound.
In his book, The Immense Journey, Loren Eisley wrote, "Once in a lifetime, perhaps, one escapes the actual confines of the flesh.
Nestled in southern Colorado, North America's tallest dunes rise over 750 feet high against the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The wind shaped dunes glow beneath the rugged backdrop of the mountains.
Established on January 26, 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park is a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.
Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1963 to provide habitat for migratory birds and to provide for suitable wildlife-dependent recreation.
Alamosa and Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) are found in the heart of the Colorado's San Luis Valley. Alamosa NWR includes 11, 169 acres of wetlands of various depths and sizes located primarily within the Rio Grande flood plain.
Alamosa and Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) are found in the heart of the Colorado's San Luis Valley. Alamosa NWR includes 11, 169 acres of wetlands of various depths and sizes located primarily within the Rio Grande flood plain.
Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), situated at an elevation of 8, 200 feet, is located in an intermountain glacial basin in north-central Colorado. The Refuge was established in 1967 primarily to provide suitable nesting habitat for migratory birds.
Kremmling manages about 394, 000 acres of BLM land, in Jackson, Grand, Larimer, Eagle, and Summit Counties.
Across western Colorado, the Dolores River runs from the rugged La Plata Mountains through deep-red canyons toward the Colorado River in Utah. The Dolores features outstanding scenic values, wildlife viewing, rare plants, and cultural resources.
The Bureau of Land Management cares for 600, 000 acres of public land in the upper Gunnison River basin in southwest Colorado.
Travel on a historic, narrow-gauge railroad bed, an old stage road, and a county road on the Gold Belt Scenic Byway. The Byway retraces the historic travel routes connecting Cripple Creek and Victor Mining District, site of the world's largest Gold Rush.
The San Miguel River corridor is a fragile ecosystem containing outstanding riparian, recreational, scenic, and wildlife values. A scenic drive along the corridor provides beautiful views and several access points to the river along the way.
Fossils of well-known species of large dinosaurs have been discovered at this site over the last 120 years.
Historic homesteads, the pristine Wet Mountain Valley, romantic stage-stop ruins and wildlife viewing pullouts highlight this unspoiled historic and scenic route. This byway is unique for its topographical diversity.
This `playground in the sky` climbs through the dusty canyon of Plateau Creek to the cool evergreen forests of the mesa top, 11, 000 feet above sea level. This byway offers the visitor a peek at porcupines, mountain lions, coyotes, red fox, elk and deer.
This route lets you retrace Colorado`s portion of the Santa Fe Trail. This historic trade route saw its heaviest use between 1820 and 1880, but in spring or early summer, the keen observer can still pick out wagon tracks in the prairie grasses even today.
With altitudes seldom dipping below 9, 000 feet, this byway is worthy of its name. It crosses 10, 424-foot Tennesse Pass en route to the historic mining town of Leadville, the highest incorporated community in the U.S.
The San Juan Skyway snakes through Old West towns like Durango and picturesque Telluride, and Mesa Verde National Park--all in the shadow of impressive 14, 000-foot peaks.
Trail Ridge and Beaver Meadow Roads connect the towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake as they cross through the Rocky Mountain National Park over a distance of 85 km (53 miles).
Located in central Colorado, lies Pike and San Isabel National Forests.
For the outdoor enthusiast, the Rio Grande National Forest has recreation and adventure opportunities for the heartiest of souls, or enjoy the backcountry from the Cumbres & Toltec Narrow Gauge Railroad which runs from Antonio, Colorado across the Forest
Located in the Rocky Mountains and foothills of north central Colorado, are the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. Some campgrounds can be found as high as 12, 000'.
Located in Colorado, the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest, with almost 3, 000, 000 acres, is the third largest National Forest in the contiguous United States, extending into ten Colorado counties.
Welcome to the San Juan National Forest, a region of forested mountains, 14, 000-foot peaks, scenic roads, geological wonders, historic and prehistoric communities, and a narrow-gauge railroad.
Located in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, approximately two to four hours west of Denver, lies the White River National Forest.