Northwest Colorado Byways

Trace the upper reaches of the Colorado River and gain insight into the mountain men, ranchers and thrill-seekers of the state’s past. Northwest Region: Between Rocky Mountain National Park and State Bridge via Granby and Kremmling.

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Hunt for fossils and footprints made by massive dinosaurs and rock art left behind by Fremont Indians along sandstone canyons and mesas. Northwest Region: Grand Junction to Rangely over Douglas Pass, through Dinosaur into Utah.

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Immerse yourself in the mountainous beauty that inspired the U.S. government to preserve its wilderness areas in their raw states. Northwest Region: Connects the towns of Yampa and Meeker.

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Journey atop the world’s largest flattop mountain to see wide-open vistas and more than 300 stream-fed lakes. Northwest Region: Between I-70 and Cedaredge.

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