Colorado Rockies

Established in 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park is located in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains and features mountain views, mountain lakes and a variety of wildlife. The park is dominated by Longs Peak. Each year thousands of people attempt to scale this 14,259-foot peak, one of Colorado's "fourteeners." The park is also visited hikers and rock climbers.

Located on desert land on the Colorado Plateau, the Colorado National Monument hosts a variety of wildlife, including red-tailed hawks, golden eagles, ravens, desert bighorn sheep and coyotes. The area was first explored by John Otto in the early 20th century, when many residents believed the canyons to be inaccessible to humans. The park was then established on May 24, 1911. Today, many come to hike, horseback ride, bicycle and take scenic drives through the park.

The Durango & Silverton Railroad has run continuously since 1881. The line was constructed to haul silver & gold ore from the San Juan Mountains, but passengers soon realized it was the view that was truly precious. This historic train has been in continuous operation for 131 years, carrying passengers behind vintage steam locomotives. Relive the sights and sounds of yesteryear for a spectacular journey on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

Mesa Verde National Park is the largest archaeological preserve in the United States. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park was created in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt to protect cliff dwellings, which are structures built within caves and under outcroppings in the cliff. Today, visitors come to see some of the park features, which include ruins of homes and villages built by the Ancient Pueblo people, the Anasazi.

The cogs railway is the world’s highest cog train that climbs to 14,115 feet. Since 1891, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway has been taking thousands of people to the summit of Pikes Peak. Today, visitors travel the cog railway to view the panoramic view of Pikes Peak and the Colorado Springs.