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		<title>Crested Butte to Aspen: Mountain Biking Epic</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On a cool September day in 1976, a group of die-hards took off on their bikes to conquer the grueling trek over Pearl Pass. Little did they know, they would pioneer the legendary tour from Crested Butte to Aspen, which draws dozens of mountain bike fanatics to the quaint mountain town every year.

Originally opened as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cedar Mesa: Realm of the Ancient Anasazi</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In southeast Utah, huddled high up on the Colorado Plateau, there&#8217;s an elevated swath of land known as Cedar Mesa. This high desert is rife with cliffs and canyons, and contains a concentration of ancient Native American sites—the cliff dwellings of the Ancient Puebloans, the Anasazi. Cedar Mesa recently made headlines as one of two [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Brown Palace Hotel: Grandeur With a History</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The elegant and distinguished Brown Palace Hotel is nestled in the heart of Denver, Colorado against a backdrop of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains. Made famous by the impressive list of celebrity clientele, this historical landmark has been a popular place for diplomats and tourists alike, looking for more than just a night’s rest. The hotel [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fort Collins, Colorado: Hip With a Green Twist</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Consistently hailed as a top place to live green and score a fresh microbrew, Fort Collins, Colorado plays host to a wide variety of dining, attractions, and outdoor adventures. Home to almost 150,000 residents, it has a perfect mix of big-city entertainment and small-town hospitality, featuring an up-and-coming arts scene and a true eco-conscious attitude.

First [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Red Mountain: Hidden Playground Near Flagstaff</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Of all the magnificent and breathtaking geologic sites around Flagstaff, Arizona, Red Mountain may not be very well known, but is definitely one of the most fun to spend a day exploring. Marking the halfway point between Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon, Red Mountain is easy to get to and a great hike for all [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Manitou Cliff Dwellings</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nestled under a protective overhang of red sandstone, Manitou Cliff Dwellings near Manitou Springs, Colorado, is a fun and historical place to visit. This Anasazi pueblo dwelling was built by ancient American people who roamed the Four Corners area of the Southwestern U.S. from 1200 B.C. to A.D. 1300. These early people developed from hunter/gatherers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Lost Tenderfoot Mine</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Gold Rush in American started in 1849, when James Marshall discovered gold at Sutter&#8217;s Mill in Coloma, California. News of the discovery swept the Nation like a fever. Nearly 300,000 men headed west to stake their claim. Sadly, very few actually struck in rich. Many gave up and began prospecting in other western states, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Skier&#8217;s Dream at Steamboat, Champagne Snow</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With 165 named trails and 2,965 acres of open skiing, Steamboat is one of the best ski locations in Colorado and is famous for its powder skiing. The light fluffy snow is so unusual that it has received its own name — Champagne Snow — and people come from all over the world to enjoy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Yuba State Park, Utah</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The warm waters and sandy beaches of Yuba State Park are what draw people from all over the West to visit. With great hiking, fantastic off-road ATV trails, biking, fishing and camping and boat-in camping, this park is very popular with outdoor enthusiasts and water recreationists. Two boat ramps, one at Yuba State Park and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Oliver Lee Memorial State Park</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Set at the desert foot of the dramatic Sacramento Mountains, Oliver Lee Memorial State Park in New Mexico is a great place to camp during the Spring, Fall and Winter months. The view from the campground includes the White Sands, the Organ and the San Andreas Mountains, as well as the nearby Sacramento Mountains. Water [...]]]></description>
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