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  • Colorado National Forests

National forests are the prime means of recreation in Colorado. There are eleven national forests in the state which form major tourist concentration. These forests come up with a series of exciting outdoor activities. Experience the best hiking terrain or simply watch herds of pronghorn in Pawnee National Grassland. Spot Black bear, mule deer, wild turkeys and mountain lions at Rio Grande National Forest. Enjoy the untamed wilderness experience on hundreds of peaks at San Juan Mountain Range in Uncompahgre National Forest. Watch out for the Colorado’s highest elevation of 14,433 feet in San Isabel National Forest. And if you are lucky enough you may even find the undisturbed remains of the Anasazi – the mix of Hopi, Zuni and Rio Grande Pueblaon Indian tribes – in Gunnison National Forest.

 
  • Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest, Fort Collins
The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests covers whopping land area of 1.3 million acres in the Rocky Mountains. These also include foothills and short grass prairie of north central Colorado. These forests acquire diverse topography that covers slopes, rolling hills and snow covered mountain peaks as high as 14,000 feet. Former American President Theodore Roosevelt established the Arapaho National forest on July 1, 1908. The forest was named after an American tribe who thrives here mainly for hunting in summer. The Roosevelt National Forest was earlier a part of the Medicine Bow Forest Reserve. Initially named as the Colorado National Forest, this was later renamed in the honor of Roosevelt.
Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest, Fort Collins
  • Grand Mesa National Forest, Grand Junction
Grand Mesa National Forest has many great attractions that fit the bill for entire family. Grand Mesa is included among the world’s largest flat-top mountains featuring over 300 lakes and reservoirs. It offers some of the best camping sites at Ward Way, Glacier Springs, Valley View, Mesa Lakes and Wild Rose. The Land O’Lakes has the beautiful footpath that offers majestic views of lakes and reservoirs. This also includes Mesa’s largest lake Island Lake spread calmly against the West Elk Mountains with San Juans and Uncompahgre Plateau by its side. The 355 foot high Bridal Veil Falls is the most spectacular delight in the forests. It also features Dry Mesa Dinosaur Quarry - one of the world's largest dinosaur bone deposits.
Grand Mesa National Forest, Grand Junction