Colorado wildflowers

Colorado’s landscape bursts into a kaleidoscope of color every summer, when more than 3,200 species of wildflowers spring up all over the state. The high elevations hit their budding peaks this month, which means now’s the time to get outside and enjoy the abundance of hues. Here, our guide to where to go, the best ways to get there, and how to identify all those beautiful blooms once you find them.

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One of my favorite images from the wildflower season in 1998. Shot on Velvia slide film after an epic summer of rain.

Roundup of the 8 best wildflower hikes in Colorado, ranging from easily accessible and short (perfect with kids and a picnic lunch!) to far-flung and challenging, but utterly worth every bit of effort.

You don't need to travel to Amsterdam to get your flower fix, when you can head to Crested Butte in Colorado instead. #unitedstates #travel #ustravel #travelandleisure

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Enjoy our 'Colorado High Country Culinary Getaway' vacation package.

Since moving my family to Colorado earlier this year, I have found that growing perennials in the mountainous region can be difficult.