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Road Trip Must-Stop: St. Vrain State Park (Colorado)

Rocky Mountain Sunset Reflection in Coot Pond in St. Vrain State Park, Colorado

St. Vrain State Park invites you off the highway for a refreshing break along the river, with fishing ponds, big birds, short trails, and views of the Rocky Mountains – and incredible sunsets if you time it right.

America’s Mountain: Pikes Peak (Colorado)

America's Mountain: Pikes Peak rises above the woods surrounding Garden of the Gods and Colorado Springs in the Colorado Rocky Mountains

Pikes Peak is the Colorado mountain that can’t be missed! That’s because of the views from its summit that inspired the song “America The Beautiful” and because it’s so big, you literally can’t miss it.

See It To Believe It: Great Sand Dunes National Park (Colorado)

Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado, tall sand dunes and snow-peaked mountains

Great Sand Dunes National Park is one of those places you really have to see to believe. The scale! The contrast! It looks like part of the Sahara Desert was dropped into the Rocky Mountains.

(Literally) Awesome: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (Colorado)

Painted Wall in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado - Happier Place

The moment you come upon the deep, dark canyon, you’ll be amazed. But it’s when you see the magnificent Painted Wall that you know the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is truly awesome.

Bryan Clark: Exploring Mountains and Poetry (Colorado)

It’s breathtaking how Bryan Clark captures the beauty, atmosphere and essence of mountain landscapes through photography and poetry. We discovered that his passion and process are just as fascinating and inspiring!

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If the Gods Had Built a Beer Garden: Garden of the Gods (Colorado)

Garden of the Gods must be the most naturally fantastical city park in America. Walking among the humongous, uniquely-shaped red rock formations is a rather otherworldly experience.

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Much More Than Just a National Park: Mesa Verde (Colorado)

Mesa Verde National Park - Cliff Palace - Cliff Dwelling - Happier Place

The Mesa Verde National Park in South-Western Colorado is not only a stunning nature park, but also the largest archeological preserve in the USA and a UNESCO World Heritage Site!

Scott Solary: Marijuana Dispensary GM + Happier Place Co-Founder

Scott Solary is the general manager of a medical and retail marijuana dispensary. Together with his wife, Luci Westphal, he founded Happier Place.

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Royal Gorge Bridge and Park (Colorado) + VIDEO

Royal Gorge Bridge spans the Royal Gorge in Colorado high above the Arkansas River

The Royal Gorge Bridge is a must-see Colorado attraction. Until 2001, it was the highest bridge in the world! But personally, we think it’s worth a visit because of the stunning nature views all around.

The Original Happier Place: Horsetooth Reservoir, Ft. Collins (Colorado) + VIDEO

Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, Colorado - Happier Place

The beautiful Horsetooth Reservoir, just west of Fort Collins, is the perfect Colorado getaway: swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, biking, wildflowers, wildlife, stunning sunsets and lots of places for secluded picnics…

Luci Westphal (Documentarian + Happier Place Founder in Colorado)

Luci Westphal is a documentary filmmaker and photographer. Together with her husband Scott Solary, she founded the outdoor leisure brand Happier Place.