You have visited the Four Corners in southwest Colorado and maybe even the state’s northeast corner, but have you ever seen our great northwest? Northwestern Colorado is truly a sight to behold, as it houses some incredible landscapes and small towns, which you will want to see ASAP. Here are the best things to do in northwest Colorado:
Welcome to the surprisingly lovely yet criminally overlooked northwest Colorado.
Bordering both southern Wyoming and eastern Utah, northwest Colorado is one of the lowest populated areas in the state, making it a mecca for charming small towns!
No matter what you are looking for in a small town, you will find it in northwest Colorado, including world-class hunting and fishing (Meeker); shopping, dining, and museums (Craig); and fun and kitschy photo ops (Dinosaur, pictured).
While the aforementioned hunting and fishing are a given, there are even more outdoor recreational opportunities available around northwest Colorado, thanks to such places as the Yampa River Core Trail, Flat Tops Wilderness, and Colorado National Monument.
Yampa River Core Trail, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, USA
Flat Tops Wilderness Area, Meeker, CO 81641, USA
Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, CO 81507, USA
Though many aspects of northwest Colorado are deemed adventurous, the corner has a slower-paced side, too, via hot springs and the towns' various festivals and special events.
As if you needed another reason to visit, northwest Colorado is home to Dinosaur National Monument: A 210,844-acre wonderland with stunning views, 800 paleontological sites, and a truly unique landscape complete with millions-year-old rock formations.
Quarry Visitor Center, 11625 E 1500 S, Jensen, UT 84035, USA
