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C olorado is splendid in fall – the mountains have a million colors, yellows, rusty browns, golds, greens, oranges and reds, all against the contrasting clear blue skies. The state has lots of amazing spots where you can take in and enjoy all those hues – here are some of our favorites: -         Trail Ridge Road – the road is the highest and probably the most spectacular paved road in the country and it takes visitors through the breathtakingly beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park, with attractions, such as Estes Park and Grand Lake; -         Kebler Pass – the picture-perfect landscape attracts lots of enthusiasts of nature as well as of photography. The route is spotted with ruggedly romantic ranch houses, forests and meadows of untouched serenity and dormant volcanos; -         Maroon Bells – the two dramatic peaks are among the top spots of nature photog...

If you’re in Colorado, there are lots of exciting places you can go to. However, Denver is probably closest to the most exciting of them, and you can access many of them easily from the big city. Since the Denver metropolitan area is so large and sometimes noisy, it can be a true blessing to take a day trip every now and then and explore the surroundings while getting some well-earned peace of mind. One of the first places you can visit is Dinosaur Ridge. This is a well-known natural landmark located in the Rockies at about 23 miles away from Denver. Fans of dinosaurs can find guidebooks for self-guided and guided tours that will reveal the exciting story of the dinosaur footprints and bones discovered in the area. The Buffalo Bill Museum is also located close to Denver (about 25 miles), and it features not only some renowned exhibits depicting items and facts from Buffalo Bill’s life, but also the grave of the man himself. If you’re up for a bit of a drive, you can ge...