The 10 best Colorado state parks

And where to travel in September for the best outdoor adventures ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Matador Outdoor]( [Colorado State Park]( 10 of the Best Colorado State Parks for Avoiding National Park Crowds Hi all, There’s a near-endless list of ways to play outdoors waiting in Colorado’s 23 million acres of public land, covering everything from prairies to mountain peaks. Travelers can paddle the day away on aquatic adventures or escape into the wilderness for a few days on a backcountry expedition in one of 42 parks in the state. With that many state parks, deciding which are the best in Colorado is a matter of opinion. But that said, the parks included in our list are all highly rated and in some of the prettiest places in Colorado, including along the state’s world-famous Rocky Mountain ridgelines. While outdoor enthusiasts and Colorado residents will undoubtedly want to check all 42 parks off their travel lists at some point, these [ten parks]( are great places for a few first visits to Colorado’s fantastic public lands. [START WITH THESE TOP TEN]( [GuideGeek]( Outdoor Uncover new ways to explore your world. [Skiing in California]( Hitting the ‘California Double’: A Same-Day Surf and Snowboard Adventure The “California Double” is when you ski and surf on the same day in California, and it’s easier than you think. Here’s how to do it. [READ MORE]( [Wisconsin]( Where To Travel in September for the Best Outdoor Adventures From mountain biking in Vermont’s rugged Northeast Kingdom to stargazing in the Texas Hill Country, these are the best regions to visit in September for an outdoor adventure. [READ MORE]( [puffins]( Why Icelandic People Throw Baby Puffins Over the Cliffside Every Year It's actually critical to their survival. [READ MORE]( [Big Sur Hotels]( These Big Sur Hotels Come With Easy Access To the Beach and Mountains Big Sur is among the most beautiful places in California, and these hotels ensure you'll get the chance to take it all in. [READ MORE]( Outdoor On Film Inspiration for the adventurous traveler on YouTube. [YouTube Channel Latest]( [Ruby Falls]( Inside the Tallest Underground Waterfall [WATCH NOW]( [Three Cliffs Bay Loop]( Three Cliffs Bay Loop Scenic Hike in Wales [WATCH NOW]( FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [TikTok]( [Pinterest]( [Custom]( [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here](. [Unsubscribe from our newsletter]( - we'll be here when you need us! Copyright © 2023 Matador Network, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States