COME TO LIFE | 23 Free Things to Do 23 Free Things to Do Save now to splurge later — these activities around the state are completely free. Near Crested Butte 1. Wildflower Viewing Crested Butte is known as the “Wildflower Capital of the World.” Visit in summertime to see the surrounding alpine valleys outrageously in bloom. 3. Alpine Lakes Colorado boasts dozens of pristine lakes above treeline. Hike American Lakes Trail near Walden for a true alpine experience — the views are worth the climb. 5. Yampa River Tubing Bring your own inflatable inner tube to float atop the refreshing waters of Yampa River, which passes right through downtown Steamboat Springs. 2. Pueblo Riverwalk With more than 50 pieces of public art on this 1-mile expanse of downtown, the path is a striking place to stretch your legs. 4. Ghost Towning Uptop ghost town is found at the top of La Veta Pass. Walk among several remaining buildings, including an 1877 railroad depot where a chapel, tavern and dance hall tell the stories of this Sangre de Cristo mountain hideaway. 6. Dispersed Camping ADOBESTOCK/RONDA KIMBROW. Rough it for real by spending the night at a dispersed campsite in the beautiful White River National Forest near Homestake Reservoir and the town of Red Cliff. Learn how to do so responsibly at Colorado.com/CampingBasics. 78 1-800-COLORADO
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