Colorado is a four-season destination offering unparalleled adventure and recreational activities, an abundant arts scene, Western heritage, distinctive cuisine, and 26 renowned ski resort areas. The state's scenic landscape boasts natural hot springs, the headwaters of four major rivers, many peaceful lakes and reservoirs, nine national parks and monuments, and 54 mountain peaks that top 14,000 feet.
There is lots of exciting news for visitors to Colorado in 2012:
New Hotels
The Opus Hut - a new high alpine backcountry lodge in the Northern San Juan Mountains. This solar-powered and heated hut is open all year round for recreational use. www.opushut.com
The Mining Exchange Hotel - a Wyndham Grand Hotel will open in Colorado Springs in spring 2012. The hotel is set amongst four historic buildings dating back to the early 20th centre. www.miningexchangehotel.com
New Events
The Ultimate Disc Open - 600 of the world's best athletes will compete in this inaugural international contest in July. www.usafa.af.mil
New Attractions
The Asian Tropics at the Denver Zoo - this exhibit will be the largest bull elephant habitat in the worlds. www.DenverZoo.org/AT/index.html
The Fort Collins Museum and Discovery Science Centre is a hands-on science and technology 'museum' featuring over 100 interactive exhibits that combine science with history and culture. www.FCMDSC.org
South Slope of Pikes Peak - this has been closed to hikers for over 100 years but from late June to September 2012 guided tours in this pristine ecosystem will be available. www.TrailsandOpenSpaces.org
Sidewinder Trail - a new multi-use trail in Gunnison Gorge for mountain bikers, horse riders and dirt bikers. www.Copmoba.org/page.cfm?pageid=15479&rideid=77
For further information on Colorado visit www.colorado.com
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