Parken en natuur in Colorado

Colorado Parks & Nature

Colorado’s diverse terrain spans the red sandstone spires of Garden of the Gods and the tallest dunes in North America at Great Sand Dunes National Park. This collection includes millions of acres of protected wilderness across the San Juan and Rio Grande National Forests, alongside unique geological sites like the colorful clay formations of Paint Mines and the fossil trackways at Dinosaur Ridge. From the geothermal waters of Strawberry Park to the historic grounds of Camp Amache, these locations highlight the state’s natural history and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Colorado Parks & Nature — Kaart

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Garden of the Gods Park

Garden of the Gods is a 1,341.3 acre public park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. 862 acres of the park was designated…

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Royal Gorge Park

Home to one of the world's highest suspension bridges, overlooking the Arkansas River and 1,200-foot granite canyon walls.

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William Frederick Hayden Park

Encompassing over 2,400 acres on Green Mountain, this park features a multi-use trail system with views of the Denver skyline and the Front Range.

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Rio Grande National Forest

Rio Grande National Forest is a 1.86 million-acre U.S. National Forest located in southwestern Colorado.

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Hanging Lake Park

A National Natural Landmark in Glenwood Canyon featuring a turquoise travertine lake and the Spouting Rock waterfall.

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Strawberry Park Hot Springs

Steamboat Springs, often shortened to Steamboat, is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Routt…

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Paint Mines Interpretive Park

Archaeological site featuring colorful clay hoodoos and spires formed by erosion, historically used by Native Americans for paint pigments.

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San Juan National Forest

The San Juan National Forest is a U.S. National Forest covering over 1,878,846 acres in western Colorado.

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Dinosaur Ridge

Part of the Morrison Fossil Area, this site contains over 300 Cretaceous dinosaur tracks and Jurassic-era fossils.

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Uncompahgre National Forest

Uncompahgre National Forest is a U.S. National Forest covering 955,229 acres in parts of Montrose, Mesa, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison,…

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Historic Granada War Relocation Center (Camp Amache), 1942-1945

The Amache National Historic Site, formally the Granada War Relocation Center but known to the internees as Camp Amache, was a…

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Great Sand Dunes National Park

Contains the tallest sand dunes in North America, rising up to 750 feet against the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

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Lake Pueblo State Park

Lake Pueblo State Park is a state park located in Pueblo County, Colorado. It includes 60 miles of shoreline and 10,000 acres of land.

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Roxborough State Park

A National Natural Landmark known for its dramatic tilted red sandstone formations and diverse ecosystem.

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Cottonwood Hot Springs

Geothermal mineral spa located in the Collegiate Peaks, featuring multiple soaking pools and a natural atmosphere.