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More U.S. Rivers Deserve ‘Outstanding’ Designation
The Little Cimarron River runs through Colorado’s Uncompahgre Wilderness. Rivers in wilderness areas throughout the state are protected as Outstanding National Resource Waters and preserved for future generations to enjoy.
Bob Wick
BLM
In many American communities, rivers irrigate the farms that feed families, quench people’s thirst rivers are the source of more than two-thirds of the drinking water in the U.S. sustain wildlife habitat, and provide an economic boost for communities. Yet only a very small portion of those waterways are protected from threats ranging from pollution to damming, which would wreck the water’s natural flow.
| Feb. 1, 2021
Clean, crisp air, sparkling river canyons and snow-dusted Rocky Mountain vistas are just a few of the things that make Colorado truly unique and a favorite destination amongst domestic and international travelers. Without reservation, you should focus a trip around all this intense, jaw-dropping nature and corresponding outdoor activities, but you’re also likely to make your way into town at some point, and when you do, you’ll want to carve out some serious time. The many adorable, small towns in this state cropped up thanks to their mining past, and today possess a decidedly Western charm with plenty of outdoor spirit. Here are some of the most charming towns The Centennial State has to offer: