Pick-Your-Passion Itineraries | COME TO LIFE GUNNISON NATIONAL FOREST SILVER CLIFF GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE 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. 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. 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. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: ADOBE STOCK; GLENN RANDALL; FLICKR/SKYGLOW. 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 . La Veta The Southern Colorado Astronomical Park offers several ways to stargaze. Geological formations and dark skies make it a favored spot for photographers. Want More? COLORADO.COM/ COLORADOSTARGAZING COLORADO . COM 75
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