Western Colorado adds a notable "southwestern" flavor to the state's snowcapped mountain peaks and alpine forests. The closer you get to the Colorado-Utah border, the more the scenery shifts from ...

The aspens on the Grand Mesa turn golden with the Book Cliffs in the background early. Photo by Christian Murdock, The Gazette When the temperatures drop, the appeal of far western Colorado rises.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When people turn to Colorado for outdoor adventures and pristine nature, they often make a beeline for Rocky Mountain National ...