COME TO LIFE 5 Can’t-Miss COLORADO EVENTS Colorado’s arts, culture, cuisine and history come to life with a multitude of annual traditions and events. From observing the soaring cranes of the San Luis Valley to wandering the booths of a German market in the heart of downtown Denver, there are so many ways to appreciate our state. Here are some tips to help you experience a few of our events to the fullest. 1 Monte Vista Crane Festival What better way to immerse yourself in Colorado’s majesty than observing birds with 6-foot wingspans dot the sky in front of the snowcapped San Juan Mountains? March’s Monte Vista Crane Festival is an event-filled adventure, with craft and nature fairs, crane tours, movie screenings and excursions into the Blanca Wetlands, where you’ll learn more about the flourishing marsh’s wildlife. Beyond the wild wonder of the cranes, you’ll also see elk, ducks, geese and more in the ponds at Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge. If you’re looking for an all-encompassing San Luis Valley trip, 40 miles east of Monte Vista are the golden-brown desert hills of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Tips for a great experience: Bring your binoculars to admire these flying fauna from a safe distance and prep for all weather conditions, from rain to sunshine. Monte Vista Crane Festival 110 1-800-COLORADO
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