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A long, but rewarding hike in the Indian Peaks Wilderness leads to two beautiful alpine lakes. More


A hike in the Mount Evans Wilderness ends at a scenic cirque surrounded by peaks. More


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A hike through the forest of Rocky Mountain National Park leads to two beautiful alpine lakes. More


A wet spring and summer has kept two beautiful waterfall gushing in Rocky Mountain National Park. More


Thinking of climbing a 14er? Flattop is a good training hike that gets hikers above 12,000 feet. More


A short hike takes visitors to a beautiful shallow lake in a granite basin. More


A Hike in the Goose Creek Wilderness leads to a long granite arch. More


Hikes -- I-70 Area

Mike Nelson's Colorado

If you've driven through Golden, you've likely seen hang gliders and paragliders sailing through the sky. Mike Landess gave it a try. More
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Forget Tonka Toys in the sandbox, now adults can play with full-sized bulldozers and excavators in a large sand box. More
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The Strawberry Park Hot Springs are different than many around Colorado, these hot springs are nestled in the mountains, among the trees and flowers in a rustic setting. More
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Several of Colorado's cities and towns are known for their hot springs where people soak. But in one town, visitors drink the springs. More
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One of the best ways to see the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park may be on a boat. More
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7 Sports anchor Lionel Bienvenu visits a backcountry gourmet cookhouse and a ghost town. More
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Museums, the Denver Zoo and other attractions have free days each year. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is free Nov. 22. More
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Wouldn't you like to fly in my beautiful balloon? 7NEWS meteorologist Mike Nelson and his wife, Cindy, did just that. More


Have you heard of ziplining? 7NEWS Anchor Trujillo straps on climbing gear and flies through the trees on a wire. More


When the snow melts, Colorado ski resorts open for other adventures, like riding a mountain bike or a diggler. What's a diggler? Lionel Bienvenu agreed to check it. More


Crave beautiful scenery and the rush of the wind on your face? 7NEWS Anchor Mike Landess takes us on a scenic ride. More


Remember the old song, "Moon River?" Well, now you can raft on the Colorado River with just the moon as your light. More
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Colorado has 54 mountains over 14,000 feet high. While many people work hard to climb those peaks, there is an easier way: Ride a Jeep. More


Thousands of people see Colorado's mountains every year, but few see inside the mountains. More


A hike to the last manned fire outlook in Colorado. More


Discover Colorado

In every corner of Colorado you'll find both man-made and natural wonders. We found one just 10 miles from Greeley. The Atlas-E missile silo was built in the early 1960's and the target was Russia. It was the first ICBM intercontinental ballistic missile put into the ground. Caretaker Pete Ambrose says no matter how you feel about war, the silo is a piece of US history. More


Want a trip on one tank? How about a summer vacation in Aspen?

7/26/07 -- When explorers dug under to find gold in Iron Mountain, they found one of Colorado's natural wonders: Caver's Corner. More


7/13/07 -- Redstone Castle in Crystal River Valley has just reopened for tours. Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo has more on this Colorado Wonder. More


7/6/07 -- A fish hatchery in Glenwood Springs is a Colorado wonder that is man-made. 24/7 Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo has more on a great place to take kids to learn about fish. More


Join Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson and Good Morning America as we explore the "7 New Wonders of the World" and some wonders in our own state. More


What destinations or attractions do you think belongs in Colorado's list of natural and manmade wonders? What places in the state are a must-see for residents and visitors? More


One Tank Trips

Cripple Creek is a place rich in history, and where you can still strike it rich.

Consumer champ Bill Clarke found a plethora of summertime deals in the Vail Valley.

Head to one of Colorado's natural wonders -- the Royal Gorge -- by land, by water and by air.

See what all there is to do on a one tank trip to Steamboat Springs.

Fishing, rafting -- there's so many things you can do on a trip to Salida.

Want a trip on one tank? How about a summer vacation in Aspen?

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