Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Follows the Continental Divide of the Americas along the crest of the Rocky Mountains for 3100 mi from Canada to Mexico. Largely high alpine hiking in pristine wilderness areas. Trail never deviates more than 8 mi (13 km) from the Continental Divide.

Near Salida. This canyon of the upper Arkansas River is popular for kayaking and whitewater rafting.

Through the southeastern Colorado. Trade route between Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Near Florissant. Yes, there really are petrified redwood trees in Colorado, preserved in a rain of volcanic ash during the Pleistocene Era. Up to 1,700 species have been found, making this one of the most diverse fossil beds in the world.

Near Gunnison. Encompasses three reservoirs on the Gunnison River.

Near La Junta. A restored adobe fur trading post from the 1840s. Learn about the authentic Old West history of traders, trappers and Native Americans, all of whom came to the fort to barter.