HideAspen ColoradoUnbeatable scenery meets posh mountain village.14 . Anglers head to the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers for consistent trout fishing. Boaters can easily spend a day on the Ruedi Reservoir and if you love whitewater, take a half day drip down the Colorado. Go
HideBreckenridge ColoradoHigh Alpine Ski Resorts in Authentic Laid Back Colorado.29 . Anglers will have a blast along the Blue and Eagle Rivers. Boaters should head to Green Mountain Reservoir and campers will enjoy the banks of Lake Dillon. Go
HideCrested Butte ColoradoRemote Mountain Town, Great Outdoors.12 . The Blue Mesa Reservoir is surrounded by unique rock cliffs and is great for boating. Spend a day along the Gunnison for blue ribbon trout fishing or check out the Gunnison Whitewater Park in your kayak. Go
HideEstes Park ColoradoEuropean Style at the Gateway to the Rockies.9 . Hike around Lake Estes or paddle its fresh waters. Go rafting on the Big Thompson. Fish the Fall River. Go
HideRocky Mountain National ParkLush Valleys, Jagged Peaks, High Alpine Wilderness.3 . Anglers head to Big Thompson River. Campers and boaters try Grand Lake or Lake Granby. Plenty of scenic vistas along Lake Estes. And your own piece of solitude at Shadow Mountain Lake. Go
HideSteamboat Springs ColoradoFamily Friendly Western Hospitality.15 . The Yampa River is great for fishing and tubing, and it conveniently runs right through town. Another must-see is Fish Creek Falls, a lovely cascading waterfall just 5 miles from town. Go
HideTelluride ColoradoRemote Mountains and Historic Charm.12 . Take a hike up to the Bridal Veil Falls. Whitewater raft the San Miguel. Fly fish Trout Lake. Go
HideVail ColoradoCharming European Village and World Renowned Skiing.10 . Fish or walk the banks of the Gore and Eagle Rivers. Kayakers can challenge themselves in Vail's Whitewater Park. Families can escape to Nottingham Lake near Avon. Go
HideWinter Park ColoradoWide open spaces for all outdoor recreation.7 . Grand Lake, Lake Granby, and Shadow Mountain Lake are all within minutes of each other, providing great waters for fishing, boating, and camping. Fraser River is also an angler's paradise. Go
B.J.'s good word:The Yampa River runs right through town for kayaking, tubing and just cooling off in the summer. Don't miss Fish Creek Falls just outside of town.More on Lakes, Rivers & Falls in Steamboat Springs Colorado >>Top Pick: Steamboat Springs Colorado
Carli gives props:Scenic river trips can't be beat but permits are hard to come by.More on Lakes, Rivers & Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park >>Top Pick: Rocky Mountain National Park
Carli's tip:Exploring the Yampa River, the hot springs and the streams in between is something nobody should forget to do on a visit to Steamboat.More on Lakes, Rivers & Falls in Steamboat Springs Colorado >>Top Pick: Steamboat Springs Colorado
Carli's two cents:Grand Lake and the Colorado river are the best known waterways in the Winter Park area. But I've had great days on Three Lakes in the Grand Lake area. Of all Colorado lakes, Shadow Mountain Lake stands out as my favorite.More on Lakes, Rivers & Falls in Winter Park Colorado >>Top Pick: Winter Park Colorado
Drew knows:Great Colorado rivers for fishing, whitewater rafting, and boating, as well as many high mountain lakes and reservoirs.More on Lakes, Rivers & Falls in Aspen Colorado >>Top Pick: Aspen Colorado
Drew loves it:Steamboat Springs is surrounded by many high mountain lakes and blue ribbon trout streams. The Yampa flows through downtown Steamboat, while the Elk River and Steamboat Lake are a short drive North.More on Lakes, Rivers & Falls in Steamboat Springs Colorado >>Top Pick: Steamboat Springs Colorado
Lisa loves it:Bridal Veil Falls at the end of the canyon is stunning and you can hike right up to the top of it from an easily accessible trail.More on Lakes, Rivers & Falls in Telluride Colorado >>Top Pick: Telluride Colorado
