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Colorado has the highest mean elevation of any state, with more than 1,000 Rocky Mountain peaks over 10,000 ft high and 54 towering above 14,000 ft. Pikes Peak, the most famous of these mountains, was discovered by U.S. Army lieutenant Zebulon M. Pike in 1806. Once primarily a mining and agricultural state, Colorado's economy is now driven by the service industries, including medical providers and other business and professional services. Colorado's economy also has a strong manufacturing base. The primary manufactures are food products, printing and publishing, machinery, and electrical instruments. The state is also a communications and transportation hub for the Rocky Mountain region. The farm industry, which is primarily concentrated in livestock, is also an important element of the state's economy. The primary crops in Colorado are corn, hay, and wheat. Breathtaking scenery and world-class skiing make Colorado a prime tourist destination. The main tourist attractions in the state include Rocky Mountain National Park, Curecanti National Recreation Area, Mesa Verde National Park, the Great Sand Dunes and Dinosaur National Monuments, Colorado National Monument, and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument.

Rich with history and culture, Colorado is bursting colorful personalities, an abundance of artwork, and tales from days gone by. It has attractions and educational opportunities for all ages and walks of life. Maybe you're interested in soaking up stories about the famous 1800s gold rush. Perhaps you'd like to spend a leisurely afternoon surrounded by the latest in contemporary art. And if you've always wanted to get to know the real Unsinkable Molly Brown, there's no better way to do so than exploring the house where she lived, right down the street from our beautiful Capitol building. Whether it's a break from the business day, a change-of-pace visit with friends, or a culture infusion for you and your family, Colorado has the ideal state with a diverse selection of museums.

Abundant sunshine and low humidity typify Colorado's highland continental climate. Winters are generally cold and snowy, especially in the higher elevations of the Rocky Mountains. Summers are characterized by warm, dry days and cool nights. The average annual temperature statewide ranges from 54 degree F (12 degree Celsius) at Lamar and at John Martin Dam to about 32 degree F (0 degree Celsius) at the top of the Continental Divide; differences in elevation account for significant local variations on any given day. Denver's annual average is 50 degree F (10 degree Celsius); normal temperatures range from 16 degree to 43 degree F (–9 degree to 6 degree Celsius) in January and from 59 degree to 88 degree F (15 degree to 31 degree Celsius) in July. Bennett recorded the highest temperature in Colorado, 118 degree F (48 degree Celsius), on 11 July 1888; the record low was –61 degree F (–52 degree Celsius), in Moffat County on 1 February 1985. Annual precipitation ranges from a low of 7 in (18 cm) in Alamosa to a high of 25 in (64 cm) in Crested Butte, with Denver receiving about 15.8 in (40 cm) during 1971–2000. Denver's snowfall averages 60.3 in (153.2 cm) yearly. The average snowfall at Cubres in the southern mountains is nearly 300 in (762 cm); less than 30 mi (48 km) away at Manassa, snowfall is less than 25 in (64 cm). On 14–15 April 1921, Silver Lake had 76 in (193 cm) of snowfall, the highest amount ever recorded in North America during a 24-hour period.

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The beauty of Colorado inspires bursts of energy to get out and enjoy every moment of beautiful daylight — whether on a Rocky Mountain trail, the banks of a shimmering lake or a scenic fall drive. Colorado Terrain Parks: A Trip to Paradise of Snowboarder. You Must Taste This: Dorothy's Homemade Tamales. Hidden Gem of the Month: Lost Creek Wilderness. Colorado's Most Delicious Spa Treatments. See for Free: 10 Free Museums in Colorado. The enchanting scene created by the first snowflakes swirling gently from the sky signals the start of another sensational winter season in Colorado. Our signature fluffy snow is what puts the wonder in our winter land.

The transportation network of Colorado consists of a network of highway, Surface Street, rail, and air transportation options. While the public transportation system in Denver is much more complex and developed than other parts of the state, tourism and growth have led to extensive needs statewide. Denver's Regional Transportation District, known locally as RTD, is the largest public transportation system in Colorado. The RTD system provides bus and light rail transportation services in the majority of the Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Area. Through its Fast Tracks initiative, RTD is working to rapidly build light rail and bus rapid transit. Other transportation services exist throughout the state. Some systems, such as in Colorado Springs, focus on the local area. Other systems, such as that found on the Western Slope connecting Glenwood Springs, Aspen, and Carbondale offer inter-city connections. Denver International Airport handles the majority of air traffic in Colorado and is the fifth busiest airport in the world. Colorado Springs Airport also handles commercial flights and offers service to national destinations. The majority of other airports in the state handle on regional or private aviation needs. Centennial Airport, located in Arapahoe County, is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country and primarily handles private and corporate traffic.