About The Area

View fromDenver's City Park

Denver, Colorado, elevation 5280 feet. The high quality of life people enjoy here is attributed to spectacular scenery, recreational activities, moderate climate, and excellent arts and cultural facilities. The world-class health care and public school systems make our area a great place to live.

Students, professors, and visitors enjoy a wealth of activities including theater, shopping fine stores, and of course, outdoor recreation.

Colorado has 40 state and 3 national parks. Fourteen National Forests make up much of the western part of the state.

Rankings from Morgan Quinto's State Rankings 2001 include:

• 2^nd most livable state.
• 2^nd in number of households with computers.
• 9^th lowest level of industrial pollution.
• 5^th highest median household income.
• 7^th in spending on higher education (per capita).
• 7^th lowest in poverty rate.
• 6^th in sunny days.

Links

• Colorado State Government.

• Colorado State and National Parks, Forests and Monuments, Colorado Division of Wildlife, bicycling, skiing, rafting, etc...

• Traveler Information - Facilities: The Colorado Department of Transportation maintains many facilities to enhance your comfort and safety as you travel through the state.  Facilities include:  Colorado's Scenic and Historic Byways; Rest Areas and Welcome Centers. 

• The Colorado's Communities page consist of community listings separated into categories. Many offer relocation, visitor, historical and recreational information. Some of the locally sponsored sites will also mail travel packets upon request.

• Education in Colorado including higher education institutions.

• Colorado Convention and Visitor Centers

• Chambers of Commerce of Colorado

• Ocean Journey Aquarium

• The Colorado Directory

• Colorado Guide

• Road and Weather Conditions, Maps, and more... - by the Colorado Department of Transportation

• Colorado's Scenic and Historic Byways - by the Colorado Department of Transportation

• Colorful Colorado History Page, State Emblems and Symbols

• Outdoor Recreation in Colorado - links to Colorado State and National Parks, Forests and Monuments, Colorado Division of Wildlife, bicycling, skiing, rafting, etc...

• Arts and Entertainment Around Colorado

• Professional Sports Teams in Colorado

• Libraries and Museums in Colorado

• Colorado Ski Resort Guide