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Colorado: the rooftop of America
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At the heart of the Rockies, Colorado is a high-altitude playground where more than fifty peaks top 4,000 meters. Denver, the capital perched a mile high, blends museums, microbreweries and an arts scene before the road heads for the mountains. To the west, Rocky Mountain National Park unrolls alpine lakes, elk herds and Trail Ridge Road, one of the highest paved roads in the country. Farther out, the upscale resorts of Aspen and Telluride alternate winter skiing with summer festivals and hikes. To the south, Colorado Springs holds the Garden of the Gods and its red sandstone spires at the foot of Pikes Peak. Between endless trails, scenic drives and reborn mining towns, the state is lived outdoors all year long.
The plush Danbury Hotel in Dumb and Dumber (1994) is really the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, which also inspired The Shining's Overlook.
Colorado is the highest state in the country: its lowest point still sits above the highest peaks of eighteen other states.
The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park sits about five miles from the Rocky Mountain National Park entrance, a perfect base for day trips.
Summer (June to September) opens the high roads and trails, while winter draws skiers to Aspen and Telluride, and fall brings the golden aspen forests. Mind the altitude: take it easy the first few days and stay hydrated, as mountain sickness can strike above 2,500 meters. A car is essential to reach parks and resorts, and some passes close in winter. As for connectivity, mobile coverage is good in towns and resorts but turns weak or nonexistent in remote valleys, mountain passes and the Rocky Mountain backcountry: prepare offline maps and routes before heading into the high country.