COLORADO Coors Field in Denver Spring Desert Getaways Spring is the perfect time to cruise west to Unaweep Canyon near Gateway, where you can find ancient petroglyphs above the flowing East Creek. In Alamosa, see the flocks of sandhill cranes wake up for the season at Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge , flying through the air in a breathtaking display. Over on the eastern plains, you’ll find remains of Apatosaurus and Allosaurus at Picketwire Canyonlands , south of La Junta. As the largest dinosaur tracksite in North America, this paleontological site has ancient footprints big enough to sit in. Urban Escapes In Denver, embrace the blooming season with a visit to the Denver Botanic Gardens , where you can weave through exhibits of colorful plants that thrive in our Western climate as well as internationally inspired gardens featuring florals from Japan, China and the tropics. Head to outdoor spaces like Washington Park or Cheesman Park , where you can lay down a blanket and picnic or jump in on a pickup volleyball game. Grab a ballpark dog and slide into early baseball season by catching a Colorado Rockies game at Coors Field , where the 20th row marks exactly 1 mile high above sea level. Savor local cuisine at spots like Tocabe , an American Indian eatery where you can pile crispy fry bread high with ingredients from Native and Indigenous producers. GEOFF LIVINGSTON/FLICKR COLORADO . COM 33
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