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Arid climate, snow-capped peaks, golden aspen trees, dusty ghost towns, azure skies, buffaloes... a Colorado vacation rentals by owner vacation is awe-inspiring.  The Continental Divide saws a jagged line through the state, leaving rolling hills and golden plains to the east, and mountainous regions in the center and westward, with 58 peaks surpassing the 14,000-foot mark with many Colorado vacation rentals by owner nearby for climbers and hikers.  The mountains and plateaus are rich in gold, silver, and other minerals, as well as scenic from the window of your Colorado vacation rentals by owner mountain condo or cabin.

Colorado is the nation’s leading ski-resort region, with more than two dozen major ski areas, all within easy reach of your Colorado vacation rentals by owner ski resort condo.

Rocky Mountain National Park contains some of the highest, most spectacular, and rugged mountains in Colorado, with lots of wildlife. Many Colorado vacation rentals by owner are available in nearby Estes Park.

Gigantic sand dunes are found near Alamosa at Great Sand Dunes National Monument. Although Colorado vacation rentals by owner are limited in this area, the momument is a "must-see." 

Make sure to see the narrow Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, and the Colorado National Monument, near Fruita.

Pikes Peak National Forest offers a cog railway to the top of the summit from quaint, historic Manitou Springs where many Colorado vacation rentals by owner are located.

Large, red rock formations are seen in the Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs and in Red Rocks Park near Denver.

Enjoy hot mineral springs at Pagosa Springs, Iadho Springs, Hot Sulphur Springs and Glenwood Springs with its plethora of Colorado vacation rentals by owner.

There are many mining ghost towns scattered throughout the mountains. See a few of these off the "Oh, My God! Road" between Idaho Springs and Central City. Central City and next door neighbor Blackhawk offer gambling. Look for Colorado vacation rentals by owner in those areas.

If history interests you, visit several Native American historical sites:  Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado contains well-preserved ruins of Anasazi dwellings. Hovenweep National Monument has ruins of cliff dwellings. Yucca House National Monument has not yet been excavated by archaeologists and contains the ruins of an ancient pueblo. The first American settlement in Colorado is reconstructed at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site.  Take a big step back in time and see dinosaur remains at Dinosaur National Monument.

Beyond skiing, you can experience the winterscape through snowmobiling or snowboarding in the great parks and resorts - most near Colorado vacation rentals by owner.

In summertime, experience those same ski trails on a mountain bike.  Take the gondola up, and bike down.  Or log some of the 600 miles of connecting mountain bike trails at Winter Park, or travel one of the country's top five mountain bike rides -- the Hermosa Creek Trail in Durango.

Horseback riding is a great way to cover mountain distance, and many parks and ranches offer this opportunity, including Devils Canyon and Rocky Moutain National Park. Again, Colorado vacation rentals by owner are offered in nearby Estes Park.

All classes of white-water rafting are popular on the many rivers in the state, including the Arkansas,  Colorado, Dolores, Gunnison, Animas and North Platte rivers.

A drier choice is to board an old-fashioned, coal-powered steam train and savor such scenery as the abandoned Colorado mine country or the San Juan National Forest.

Travel the many scenic highways in the state, including the "Million Dollar Highway" near Ouray, the San Juan Skyway, or Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park from your nearby Colorado vacation rentals by owner.

Pine River offers excellent fly fishing opportunities for eastern brook, brown and rainbow trout. Walleyed pike, white bass, catfish and perch are hooked from larger lakes and reservoirs.

A great Colorado vacation rentals by owner destination, Colorado offers unlimited beauty and fun for all the family, with easy access from your Colorado vacation rentals by owner.

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