POSTCARD-PERFECT PLACES TO VISIT Point your camera’s viewfinder at these epic landscapes, and you’re practically guaranteed a postcard-worthy result. RED ROCKS PARK & AMPHITHEATRE Mas-sive, slanting red-rock outcroppings rise from the earth to create an acoustically ideal natural amphitheatre. Hikers explore every crevice and concertgoers savour the crystal-clear sounds that rise from its famous sandstone-surrounded stage. Nearby Towns: Morrison, Lakewood, Golden, Denver ROYAL GORGE From the Royal Gorge Route Railroad which traverses a 120-year-old route along the rushing whitewater of the Arkansas River, pas-sengers gaze 366 metres up a sheer-walled canyon at North America’s highest suspension bridge, which spans the breathtaking gorge. Nearby Town: Cañon City MAROON BELLS An alpine lake is perfectly positioned to reflect the image of the Maroon Bells, two purple-and-white-striped peaks. The idyllic display lures photographers with tripods trying to find new angles, fly fishermen arcing their lines upon its placid waters and hikers humbled by the panorama. Nearby Towns: Aspen, Snowmass HOT SPRINGS All across the western half of the state, you’ll find our many natural hot springs plopped amid stunning natural scenery, ranging from undeveloped, hike-in swimming holes to full re-sorts with spas, kid-friendly perks and on-site lodging. COLORADO.com/ 30HotSprings GARDEN OF THE GODS Those who walk the trails that run around and between Garden of the Gods’ otherworldly red-rock figures search for geologic formations in the shapes of kissing camels, cathedral spires, praying hands and sleeping giants — and a few that seem to teeter in gravity’s grip. Nearby Towns: Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs The Flatirons in Boulder Royal Gorge Bridge & Park in Cañon City 20 / COLORADO.COM EFRAIN M. PADRO; GLENN RANDALL.
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