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This old-school town hidden in the midst of the Colorado mountains is a charming gem with art and trails

Hidden deep in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, this former mining town is now an epic escape that offers high-elevation trails and historic charm.
Travel + Leisure

This Colorado Region Is Called the 'Switzerland of America'—and I Explored It on an Epic 5-day Hike

A five-day trek through Colorado's San Juan Mountain range includes alpine lakes, fields of wildflowers, and cozy huts. Elizabeth Cantrell is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure. She edits stories ...
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12 wildly underrated mountain towns in Colorado

Looking to visit a low-key destination? Discover Colorado's most underrated mountain towns offering big adventures, ...
The Durango Herald

Resolve to be a good steward

All of us at San Juan Mountains Association are starting out the new year with stewardship solidly at the forefront of our ...
Yahoo

This Colorado Region Is Called the 'Switzerland of America'—and I Explored It on an Epic 5-day Hike

Hiking through Paradise Basin on the Million Dollar Trek, in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. I was crouching in the shelter of a boulder, 12,000 feet up in Colorado's San Juan Mountains, as wind and ...