Colorado is perfect…between its cascading waterfalls, rock formations and magnificent mountains, what more could you possibly want?! To show you more of what Colorado has to offer, check out these 13 incredible natural wonders:
- Hanging Lake (Glenwood Springs)
Flickr/Tim Scott The Lake, which is composed of travertine, faces the threat of ecological disruption due to litter, swimming dogs, and the oils from contact with human skin.
- Mesa Verde National Park
Wikimedia Commons The cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde were built in the late 1190’s by Ancestral Puebloans and are some of the most recognizable and best preserved in the country.
- Maroon Bells (Aspen)
Flickr/Dhaval Shreyas Quite possibly the most beautiful place in the world.
- Box Canyon Waterfall & Park (Ouray)
Flickr/Ken Lund Enjoy a scenic hike, local wildlife and a beautiful waterfall when you explore this Summit County cavern.
- Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs)
Flickr/Tee La Rosa These magnificent red rock formations, which were created millions of years ago, contain unique sedimentary beds of deep-red, pink and white sandstones, limestone, and conglomerates.
- Cave of the Winds
Wikimedia Commons Discovered in 1881, the Cave of the Winds is home to rare crystalline speleothems, Cave Flowers, narrow passageways and much more!
- Paradise Cove (Cripple Creek)
Wikimedia Commons Steep granite cliffs and a beautiful waterfall surround this ideal swimming hole.
- Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Flickr/Bryce Bradford Formed over 440,000 years ago, the Great Sand Dunes span 41,686 acres and contain some of the tallest sand dunes in the country (stretching as tall as 750 feet).
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Morrison)
Wikimedia Commons Built within a Fountain Formation of rock, Red Rocks continues to be a favorite spot for concert goers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
- Lizard Lake (Carbondale)
Wikimedia Commons Enjoy the best of Colorado when you hike from picturesque Lizard Lake up to the Crystal Mill.
- Last Dollar Road (Telluride)
Matt Santomarco/Creative Commons Windy roads, stunning views and history galore will leave you wondering if this is real life! (It is.)
- Ute Mountain Tribal Park (Cortez)
Wikimedia Commons Admire the rock art, surface sites and cliff dwellings of the Ute and Ancestral Puebloan cultures at this must-see Park.
- Rainbow Falls (Manitou Springs)
Wikimedia Commons The falls are well known and recognized for the graffiti painted on the canyon walls and bridge overpass.
Which natural wonder is your favorite?
Flickr/Tim Scott
The Lake, which is composed of travertine, faces the threat of ecological disruption due to litter, swimming dogs, and the oils from contact with human skin.
Wikimedia Commons
The cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde were built in the late 1190’s by Ancestral Puebloans and are some of the most recognizable and best preserved in the country.
Flickr/Dhaval Shreyas
Quite possibly the most beautiful place in the world.
Flickr/Ken Lund
Enjoy a scenic hike, local wildlife and a beautiful waterfall when you explore this Summit County cavern.
Flickr/Tee La Rosa
These magnificent red rock formations, which were created millions of years ago, contain unique sedimentary beds of deep-red, pink and white sandstones, limestone, and conglomerates.
Discovered in 1881, the Cave of the Winds is home to rare crystalline speleothems, Cave Flowers, narrow passageways and much more!
Steep granite cliffs and a beautiful waterfall surround this ideal swimming hole.
Flickr/Bryce Bradford
Formed over 440,000 years ago, the Great Sand Dunes span 41,686 acres and contain some of the tallest sand dunes in the country (stretching as tall as 750 feet).
Built within a Fountain Formation of rock, Red Rocks continues to be a favorite spot for concert goers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Enjoy the best of Colorado when you hike from picturesque Lizard Lake up to the Crystal Mill.
Matt Santomarco/Creative Commons
Windy roads, stunning views and history galore will leave you wondering if this is real life! (It is.)
Admire the rock art, surface sites and cliff dwellings of the Ute and Ancestral Puebloan cultures at this must-see Park.
The falls are well known and recognized for the graffiti painted on the canyon walls and bridge overpass.
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