13 Perfect Places To Go In Colorado If You’re Feeling Adventurous
By Annie
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Published March 14, 2016
Is your life lacking thrills? Are you wanting to get out of your comfort zone and maybe try something new? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then here are the places to go in Colorado. Check out these 13 high-adrenaline Colorado activities that are sure to spice up your life:
1. Whitewater rafting around Glenwood Springs.
My high school senior class went rafting in Glenwood, so I can vouch for both the high thrills and spills. By the way, don't be like the guys in my class and leap from raft to raft... (Pictured is
Whitewater Rafting, LLC .)
2. Free falling off a 200-foot cliff.
What's the worst that can happen when the
Cave of the Winds TERROR-Dactyl Ride launches you 150 feet into the canyon at nearly 100 miles per hour? Only one way to find out! Oh, and if you survive (and you will), why not plan...
3. Exploring the Cave of the Winds.
If diving off a cliff isn't your cup of tea, why not consider taking a lantern tour through the dark
Cave of the Winds ?
4. Hang gliding around Lookout Mountain.
Can you imagine being able to soar above the beautiful state with the wind in your hair? Don't just imagine it;
Hang Glide Colorado .
5. Cross-country skiing.
Who needs expensive ski resorts when you can make your own trails? Want to up the ante? Finish your cross-country adventure by...
6. Camping in a secluded spot.
It's just you and mother nature, brave adventurer!
7. Climbing the Juggernaut.
This one is definitely for the more advanced climber, so tread carefully. (For a full list of rock climbing routes, refer to
Rock Climbing .
8. Ice climbing at Ouray Ice Park.
Is it too slick to climb a mountain? No problem; you can navigate one of
Ouray Ice Park's 200 climbs for FREE.
9. Driving an ATV through the San Juan Mountains.
Or, if the weather isn't cooperating...
10. Snowmobiling through Steamboat.
Or any location, for that matter!
11. Ziplining over Lost Canyon.
There are plenty of fun things to do at Salida's
Aerial Adventure Park , but our favorite has to be the epic zipline tour through 300 million-year-old purple mountain majesties.
12. Flying in a colorful hot air balloon.
Here's something to add to your bucket list: Flying above your favorite Colorado region in this unique aircraft. (Pictured is
Colorado Hot Air Balloon Rides .)
13. Dining at Casa Bonita.
If you can survive the mystery meat, crazy gorilla man and Black Bart's Cave, you can survive ANYHTING.
Where do you like to go when you’re feeling adventurous?
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