COME TO LIFE Rhythms on the Rio in Del Norte Summer Wildflowers In the summer, the challenging Goose Creek and Molly Gulch trail near Deckers is painted with a stunning array of smooth aster, bellflower and yarrow wildflowers among granite rock arches and spires. Sprawling fields of bright yellows, purples and pinks will welcome you for a midsummer sunset hike in Crested Butte , the Wildflower Capital of Colorado. Or get your fix of wispy, red Indian paintbrush and a rainbow of columbines at Lake Isabel near Colorado City as you make your way to a bowl of rugged gray peaks, where a sparkling reservoir awaits. Music Festivals Music festivals are the best way to see some of your favorite acts — but in Colorado they often come with alpine views and waterfront fun. At the Aspen Music Festival and School , swelling orchestras, enchanting chamber concerts and dramatic opera arias echo through the town’s bright-green poplar stands all summer long. Sway and sing along to intimate performances under star-filled skies during Beanstalk Music Festival in Bond, where many attendees paddleboard along the river between sets. Support music-education programs while dancing to your favorite folk rockers at Rhythms on the Rio in Del Norte, known for its family-friendly atmosphere and foot-stomping acts. 36 1-800-COLORADO SCOTT SEIFERT PHOTOGRAPHY
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