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This Month in the Mountains

• Motorcycle Rally Four Corners, 9/3-6
• Caveman Music Festival Weston, 9/4-6
• JAS Experience Snowmass, 9/4-6
• Film Festival Telluride, 9/4-7
• Oktoberfest Keystone, 9/5
• Labor Day Lift Off Colorado Springs, 9/5-7
• OktoberWest Steamboat, 9/11-12
• Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival Estes Park, 9/11-13
• Pinball Showdown Denver, 9/11-13
• Bluegrass & Beer Fest Breckenridge, 9/11-13
• Mineral, Fossil, Gem, and Jewelry Show Denver, 9/11-20
• 13th Floor Haunted House Denver, 9/11-11/14
• Mountain Festival Rist Canyon, 9/12
• Potato Festival Monte Vista, 9/12
• Highlands Oktoberfest Denver, 9/12
• Artfest Castle Rock, 9/12-13
• Blues & Brews Festival Telluride, 9/18-20
• Colorfest Balloon Rally Pagosa Springs, 9/18-20
• Chile & Frijoles Festival Pueblo, 9/18-20
• Mountain Wine Fest Palisade, 9/19
• Regional Air Show Colorado Springs, 9/19-20
• Autumn Arts Festival Durango, 9/19-20
• Autumn Classic Telluride, 9/24-27
• Elitch Gardens Fright Fest Denver, 9/26-11/1

Fall Festivals & Pumpkin Patches

• Nick's Fall Fest - Aurora
• Munson Farms - Boulder
• Diana's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze - Canon City
• Gilly's Pumpkin Patch - Castle Rock
• Miner's Pumpkin Patch - Colorado Springs
• Boo at the Zoo - Denver
• Elitch Gardens Fright Fest - Denver
• Wishing Star Farm - Ellicott
• Anderson Farms - Erie
• Bartels Farm - Fort Collins
• Corn Maze - Fort Collins
• Lone Creek Farms - Franktown
• Mazotti Farms - Hudson
• The Hollow at Hankins Farms - Johnstown
• Cottonwood Farms - Lafayette
• Fritzler Farm Park - LaSalle
• Chatfield Farms - Littleton
• Pumpkin Ranch - Longmont
• The Bee Hugger – Longmont
• Osborn Farm – Loveland
• Schweiger Ranch - Parker
• Happy Apple Farm - Penrose
• Miller Farms - Platteville
• Pantaleo Farms - Vineland

Scenic Fall Drives

Enjoy a scenic drive through the Rocky Mountains as the forest canopy shifts from summer greens to autumn golds. Along the way, take in sweeping mountain views, crisp fall air, and Colorado’s spectacular seasonal beauty.

• Trail Ridge Road, a Colorado Scenic Byway
• Guanella Pass Scenic Byway

 

• Collegiate Peaks Scenic Byway
• Cache la Poudre-North Park Scenic Byway
• Peak to Peak Scenic Byway
• Flat Tops Trail and Scenic Byway
• Grand Mesa Scenic Byway
• San Juan Skyway

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Colorado Bucket List

Unleash the spirit of adventure with our Colorado Bucket List! This year we are featuring new ideas each month. Explore the Rockies, savor local flavors, and immerse yourself in vibrant culture!

• Learn the rich history of the United States Mint and how we produce billions of coins each year for the American public with a free, guided tour of the Denver Mint Facility.
• Book a tour of Celestial Seasonings Tea in Boulder.
• Speaking of tea, did you know that Colorado is home to a number of castles? Check out 6 captivating castles to see.
• Take a cruise on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway.
• Enjoy a ride on the Mount Evans Scenic Byway.
• Gain over 2,000 feet of elevation in less than 1 mile on the Manitou Incline in Manitou Springs. You will be well rewarded with breathtaking views!
• For experienced rock climbers and adrenaline junkies, a cliffside hike Via Ferrata in Telluride awaits! This hike includes hanging off a ledge, climbing ladders and using metal rungs.
• Take in dramatic scenery at Maroon Bells, one of the most photographed locations in Colorado.
• Experience music like never before with a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater.
• Strap on a hard hat and tour the The Argo Mill & Tunnel in Idaho Springs.
• Walk across America's Highest Suspension Bridge, Royal Gorge Bridge, and stay to play at the adventure park!

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The Great Outdoors
One of the great things about living on the Colorado Front Range is that we have easy access to one of the best outdoor playgrounds in the world, the Rocky Mountains. Couple that with community open space and trails, and you could spend an entire summer exploring. Check out some of the quick links below and enjoy!

• Explore Community Trails & Open Space: Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, Johnstown-Milliken, Estes Park
• Larimer County Open Spaces & Trails
• Weld County Open Spaces & Trails
• Poudre River Trail Corridor
• Rocky Mountain National Park
• The Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland
• Pawnee National Grassland

Community Connection
Be sure to check out our Community Calendar for a detailed breakdown of how you can support and connect with our communities!