As I have mentioned before, I grew up in a small, eastern plains town surrounded by wide open spaces, vivid colors, thriving agriculture and an overall peacefulness I have never found anywhere else. While I am a city girl at heart, I still find rural Colorado to be the most beautiful place on earth—and once you see these 15 stunning photos, you will too:

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What is your favorite thing about rural Colorado? Let us know in the comments!

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