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Visit to Colorado

editor — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 21:32:00 +0000

Visit to Colorado GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL MONUMENT 38,659 acres. Located at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and next to Rio Grande National Forest, in south-central Colorado, this is a huge area of sand dunes. Among them are the highest dunes in the country, nearly 700 feet tall. Activities: There are a few trails for hiking and backpacking outside of the dune area. Most of the Monument is trail-less, however, requiring crosscountry travel. Horseback riding is permitted. Cam ping Regulations: Backcountry camping is allowed at two designated sites, and also throughout the western part of the Monument,

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COLORADO

editor — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 04:52:00 +0000

COLORADO BEST AREAS FOR WILDERNESS CAMPING ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK 265,000 acres. Located high in the Rockies of north-central Colorado, this superb National Park has no less than 59 peaks over 12,000 feet, with 14,255-foot Long’s Peak the highest. A section of the Continental Divide is included. Substantial areas are above timberline, meaning almost unlimited vistas. Most of the park is wilderness. There are deep canyons and cliffs, some small glaciers, many lakes, streams, and rivers, and forests of spruce and fir, juniper and ponderosa pine. Wildlife includes elk, moose, black bear, mule deer, bighorn sheep, and mountain lion. Activities:

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