COLORADO Washington Park 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 footprints big enough to sit in. VISIT DENVER Urban Escapes In Denver, start with a visit to Museo de las Americas , located in the heart of the Santa Fe Arts District. This museum showcases a diverse array of Latin American art, including rotating exhibits that delve into themes like Afro-Mexican history and cultural identity. Then head to outdoor spaces like Washington Park or Cheesman Park , where you can lay down a blanket and picnic or join 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 of the upper deck marks exactly one 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. COLORADO . COM 33
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