Getting to Know all of Colorado!
When people talk about Colorado, a lot of the time you hear about places along the Front Range, from Colorado Springs to Denver and Boulder or our worldwide known ski resorts. But, when considering the state for whatever reason, be it relocation or vacation, it is important to understand that there is so much more than just those areas. Maybe not all of Colorado offers the same metro-chic lifestyle these areas do, but one thing all of Colorado has is the opportunity for outdoor adventure and amazing real estate potential.
photograph by Joseph ZummoPlaces like El Paso, Pueblo, Las Animas Counties and other parts of Southern Colorado definitely have their own Tex-Mex flare and offer attractions like the Great Sand Dunes, the Royal Gorge and tons of horse ranch vacation adventures. With ample space to spread out, homeowners here enjoy affordable acreage and privacy. Most places here offer small town and rural living options with rich Native American and Mexican roots.
Northern Colorado is becoming more and more popular with professionals and young families and is one of Colorado’s best kept secret camping and vacation destinations! Blue Lake in the Rawah Wilderness, Lory State Park, Cache la Poudre Wilderness Area and the Arapahoe National Forest are just a few places that offer amazing opportunities to get close to Mother Nature. Plus, real estate in NoCo is typically more affordable than the Front Range and boasts many new builds, large lots and their own unique upscale or downtown feel.
The Western Slope of Colorado, which refers to an enormous area consisting mostly of small rural communities, farms and ranchers, offers its visitors and residents all the great outdoors you could ever want! Sitting west of the Continental Divide and home to Garfield, Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Ouray and San Miguel counties. The Western Slopes are separated by the Colorado River at Grand Junction and divided into the Northern and Southern slopes. The most populated areas of the Western Slopes combine the Tri-County areas of Grand Junction, Montrose and Delta. Furthermore, this area is also home to Glenwood Springs, Aspen, and Vail as well as the hippie-chic cities of Durango and Telluride, Colorado.
Although the Eastern Plains of Colorado technically begin where the High Plains meet the Front Range, for the most part folks in the area classify it as anything east of Denver’s International Airport including Brighton, Fort Morgan, Sterling, Burlington and Kit Carson. Popular places here for visitors include the Pawnee National Grasslands and Comanche National Grasslands. Homes here are all about the wide open range, agriculture and affordability.