northwest - "ski" towns

Aspen (Ski Town)
Beaver Creek (Ski Town)
Breckenridge (Ski Town)
Carbondale
Copper Mountain (Ski Town)
Dillon (Summit County)
Eagle (Eagle County / Vail)
Glenwood Springs
Granby
Keystone (Ski Town)
Kremmling
Meeker
Minturn
Snowmass(Ski Town / Aspen)
Steamboat Springs (Ski Town)
Vail (Ski Town)
Winter Park (Ski Town)

From tasting wine in Colorado's wine country to sipping a hot cocoa with views of snow-capped peaks, the Northwest Region of the state is a place meant for savoring life's finer things. Here, travelers will find an abundance of activities year-round. In fact, life-long Colorado residents are still finding surprises in this land of serrated peaks, dramatic canyons and fertile valleys.

A majority of the region's eastern border follows the Continental Divide - the meandering ridgeline that separates North America's watershed. Nestled beneath the divide you'll find some of the world's most legendary resort towns, including Aspen, Breckenridge, Keystone and Winter Park; Vail, Beaver Creek and Steamboat Springs lie a little farther beyond. These havens for powder hounds in winter become playgrounds for sun-seekers in summer, when the valleys overflow with waterfalls and blossom with wildflowers.

Progressing west, mountains give way to plateaus and mesas, with a diverse group of communities thriving on tourism and agriculture. The mighty Colorado River flows through this area, forming impressive canyons along the way. Glenwood Springs is famous for its thermal hot springs and rafting industry. An hour's drive downstream, the thriving and scenic city of Grand Junction is home to more than 120,000, and its profile as a producer of fine wines is increasing with each year. Nearby are two major recreation attractions: the Colorado National Monument (which is home to spectacular rock formations and staggering vistas) and Grand Mesa (where lakes are scattered throughout pristine forest). Farther to the north and straddling the Utah border, Dinosaur National Monument preserves ancient and remote canyons along both the Yampa and Green Rivers.

For inspiration, relaxation or just a refresher course on how sweet life can be, the Northwest Region of Colorado is tailor-fit for an unforgettable vacation.

Source: Colorado.com

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