COME TO LIFE | Photo Experiences Front Range Farmlands Agricultural havens dot the landscape along the Front Range mountains. At farms and orchards in towns like Boulder, Longmont and Brighton, Technicolor streaks of zinnias and sunflowers stand out against a snow-capped Rockies backdrop. Sand Wash Basin, Maybell Wild horses — from ruddy sorrels to patterned paints — freely gallop across picturesque mesas speckled with sagebrush and juniper. Each May, catch cowboy culture in action at the Great American Horse Drive. Horseshoe Mountain, near Alma The 7.3-mile hike to the summit of this 13,905-foot peak is as rewarding as it is challenging. Take breaks to snap photos of shimmering sapphire lakes and the pastel-colored wildflowers that dust the alpine tundra. 40 1-800-COLORADO CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: GETTY IMAGES; ALAMY; YA YA FARM & ORCHARD.