One of the biggest misconceptions about Colorado is that the entire state is covered in mountains. While a good portion of our midsection IS covered in these rocky and colorful masterpieces, there is so much more to love about the Centennial State! The next time somebody assumes that you must live in the mountains since you hail from Colorado, show them these 15 jaw-dropping photos that sum up ALL of Colorado’s beautiful landscapes:

1. Let us begin with the aforementioned mountains.
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2. Fun fact: Did you know that Colorado is home to a whopping 1,000 12,000-foot mountains and 54 14kers?
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3. In addition to epic outdoor recreational opportunities, these majestic mountains house lush meadows and forests...
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4. ...as well as picture-perfect lakes, rivers, streams, and ponds.
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5. Located directly to the east of the mountains lies the bustling Front Range and some of our beautiful cities like Denver...
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6. ...Fort Collins...
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7. ...and Colorado Springs.
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8. However, not all of Colorado's beautiful cities are located along the Front Range, as the fifteenth most populous city of Grand Junction is located along the beautiful Western Slope!
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9. Made up of mesas, canyons, and desert, the Western Slope is famous not only for its unique landscape, but also for...
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10. ...its colorful vineyards...
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11. ...and bountiful orchards.
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12. (Did you catch that part about how Colorado is home to a DESERT?!)
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13. Last but certainly not least is that of the Eastern Plains, which comes complete with some of the most stunning storms in the world...
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14. ...an amazing agriculture scene...
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15. ...and even a vibrant surprise or two!
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For even more all-natural Colorado goodness, check out these 8 Secret Spots In Colorado Where Nature Will Completely Relax You.

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