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PICK-YOUR-PASSION ITINERARIES Choose your adventure based on your interests — then head out to explore Colorado from more than one homebase! With high elevation and low humidity, you’ll find some of the best stargazing in the world here. 4 DAYS RECOMMENDED; 440 MILES Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Align your visit with a moonless night to observe millions of stars thanks to the park’s high elevation and little light pollution. Crestone For a mystical experience, head north to Crestone, which has become a spiritual haven in recent years. Several in-town spots make for excellent star seeing. Creede Surrounded by 900 square miles of Western wilderness and open sky, drives like Pool Table Road and The Bachelor Loop Historic Tour have some of the best viewing. Lake City Located in the most remote county in the lower 48 states, Lake City is the ideal place for watching the night sky and leaving civilization behind. Gunnison A base for access to dark areas such as Hartman Rocks Recreation Area, Curecanti National Recreation Area and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Westcliffe & Silver Cliff Between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Wet Mountains, these towns’ latitude make for dramatic views. Visit the Smokey Jack Observatory in Bluff Park to experience some of the most powerful telescopes in the world. La Veta The Southern Colorado Astronomical Park offers several ways to stargaze. Geological formations and dark skies make it a favored spot for photographers. Cuchara Farther south on CO 12 is Cuchara, a charming mountain village with gorgeous views and multiple places to spend the night staring at the skies. Want More? COLORADO.COM/COLORADOSTARGAZING
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