CONTENTS chief executive officer
Douglas Bennett chief of finance & operations
Carrie Cass director of newspaper advertising
Jamie Opalenik manager of creative services
Tad Smith special sections editor
Hunter Harrell
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advertising design
WELCOME
Gary Markstein Bridget Williams
4 Four Corners Communities 6 Fast Facts 8 Travel & Transportation 10 Staying in the Southwest
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Amy Baird, Cole Davis, Kelly Bulkley, Joe Nelson, Shell Simonson advertising operations
12-33 G REAT OUTDOORS
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12 Leave No Trace 14 Camping 16 Trailblazing Tours 18 Golfing 20 Ways to Wander & Multiuse Trails 22 Open Space for Everyone 24 Family-Friendly Fun 26 State Parks Activity Packs 28 Climbing in Colorado 31 Stargazing Spots
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WATER ACTIVITIES
34 Fishing Holes 36 Splashin’ Around 38 River Rafting 40 Healing Waters
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H ISTORY & HERITAGE Hands-on History Guided Tours Historic Trains Scenic Drives
FOOD & BEVERAGE
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Summer SOUTHWEST COLOR ADO
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48 Best Dining Views 50 Quick Bites 51 Flavor Four Corners Dining Guide
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ARTS & CULTURE
52 Public Art Tours & Area Art Galleries 54 The Maker’s Mark
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SUMMER GUIDE
SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT
56 Shopping for Gifts & Goods 58 Small Town Sounds 60 Casinos 62 Events 64 Cannabis in Colorado
SOUTHWEST COLORADO
2021
Cover photography by Terrance Siemon and Cole Davis