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Colorado Holiday Homes: Visiting the Centennial State

Colorado is located in the western United States and has long been dubbed the "Centennial State" in recognition of its admission to the Union in 1876, exactly 100 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed. Much of Colorado is mountainous as the state is dominated by the southern range of the Rocky Mountains.



In fact, Colorado is the state with the highest average elevation; no other state lies so high above sea level. No part of Colorado is lower than 3,000 feet in elevation, which means that visitors staying in vacation homes in Colorado will truly be able to experience the famous "Rocky Mountain high" once immortalized in song.



Colorado is not entirely composed of mountains, however. Deserts are also a common geographic feature, as are alpine forests. Colorado contains several national parks and monuments such as Dinosaur National Monument, so named because of the wealth of prehistoric fossils that have been found in these lands.



Another popular spot for tourists to visit is Four Corners, the only place in the United States where four states join together at right angles. The exact point has been surveyed and marked such that visitors can stand simultaneously in Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Colorado, as long as they strategically position their feet. Four Corners during the summer is also a place where native craftsmen come to display their wares. As such, it provides excellent shopping for the tourist who wants to acquire authentic Native American woven blankets or jewelry.







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Below you will find writings from other Colorado vacation rental owners about the area they know best! It's a great way to learn first hand about the Colorado region and all that it has to offer!

 

Colorful Colorado

Posted by Jeff and Karen Kimes on Sunday, December 02, 2007
 
The name ALMOST says it all. Colorado means, mountains, skiing, national parks, skiing, hiking and climbing, mountain biking, skiing, backpacking, wildlife, rivers, wide open skies, unforgettable scenery, outdoor activities of every type and did we mention the SKIING!? Come to Colorado on vacation and it's all right here for you to enjoy.

Pikes Peak

Posted by Brian & Debbie Reynolds on Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Listing #: 968   Desc. ID: 138
Pikes Peak, one of Colorado's most famous "fourteeners", is one of the most popular mountains in Colorado. at 14,110 feet, it is the most accessible, and the summit can be reached by a number of hiking trails, road to drive or bike on, or by the world's highest Cog Railraod. It is also known most for being the song where Kathryn Lee Bates wrote the song "America the Beautiful". There is also a wealth to do in the Pikes Peak Region. If you're an outdoor enthusiast, this is the region to come! You can enjoy the following attractions while visiting our area: Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Seven Falls, the Nort Pole & Santa's Workshop, the US Air Force Academy, Colorado College, Focus on the Family, and many more area attractions. In addition to the area attractions, you can also enjoy hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting, jeeping, hot air balloon flights, horseback riding, golfing, and much more.