Colorado National Parks

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It’s hard to beat Colorado National Parks when it comes to outdoor adventure. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park offers a variety of activities, from hiking to rafting. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve contains the tallest sand dunes in the US. For amazing rock formations visitors should head to Garden of the Gods Recreation Area.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
50 square miles of natural beauty can be found here, as well as excellent whitewater rafting.

Colorado National Monument
This park’s trails lead visitors past steep canyon walls and towering bluffs.

Curecanti National Recreation Area
Windsurfing and recreational boating area the most popular water sports here.

Fossil Beds National Monument
Thousands of fossils of primitive plants and wildlife are on display in this National Monument.

Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
Rock formations like Balances Rock and Kissing Camels make this area fun to visit.

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
These imposing dunes are the tallest in North America.

Mesa Verde National Park
This park is entirely dedicated to the archaeological dwellings of the Native American dwelling found there.

Rocky Mountain National Park
Almost 400 miles of trails wind this mountainous park, which is home to various species of Colorado wildlife.