Colorado
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The pro snowboarder finds a gut-busting sweet potato burrito from this cosy cafe perfect fuel for a day of tricks and jumps
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Cannabis tour operators are heading for Colorado where new dispensaries (shops), and weed-friendly clubs and hotels are popping up to make the most of the relaxation of marijuana laws
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There are lots of great ways to see the Rockies – skiing, trekking, a road trip – but for Aaron Millar a storm-tossed hike, abseiling in darkness and (not) sleeping halfway up a cliff proved to be the best
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The mountain state is best known among tourists for skiing, but the dramatically changeable landscape is amazing in summer too, writes Becky Barnicoat
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There are fantastic experiences at every turn on Kevin Rushby's road trip through Colorado and Wyoming – especially when he obeys a few simple rules: if you want to be alone in America, go off road (and take bear spray)
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Skiing in Colorado doesn't have to mean putting up with soulless hotels. Gemma Bowes stays in stylish wooden cabins invoke the pioneer spirit of the state's historic first ski resorts
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Most skiers who fly into the large US skiing hubs of Reno or Denver head straight out again to a resort. But stay in the city and you can ski a new powder field every day – and get more of a taste of America, says Susan Greenwood
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Taking in Memphis, Jackson and Amarillo, Interstate 40 is the perfect road for an American singalong. Emma John spends 30 hours on the highway – with a carful of musicians
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For his epic 1,500-mile road trip from Las Vegas to Denver, Marcel Theoux was guided solely by tips from Twitter and Guardian readers
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The final day of Marcel Theroux's epic road trip of over 1,000 miles from Las Vegas to Denver. He's faced Thor's wrath, eaten an elk dog, played dobrato guitar, and made it to the Mile High City.
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Relive Marcel Theroux's fourth day of his reader-guided TwiTrip, which took him from the mysteries of Mesa Verde to the waters and mountains of the Million Dollar Highway.
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Want an insider's view of Vegas, the lowdown on Burning Man or some tips on drinking in Denver? Our round-up of blogs in Nevada, Utah and Colorado is full of suggestions for any traveller heading west, says Vicky Baker
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Recap Marcel Theroux's third day of his epic Western road trip guided solely by readers, from Moab into Colorado
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Gateway to the Rocky Mountains, the 'republic' of Boulder, Colorado, is also a bastion of liberal, spiritual, exercise-crazy freaks, says Michelle Auerbach
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Sunshine and clean, high-altitude air make Denver a magnet for holidaymakers in search of outdoor pursuits, says local author Jenny Shank
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Boulder's best food includes buttermilk biscuits for breakfast, a family-style dinner in a neighbourhood bistro and a French-American restaurant on a mountainside, writes Jennifer Yu
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From basic campsites to luxury log cabins, Colorado has plenty of options for staying in the great outdoors, writes Aaron Gulley
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The head instructor from Boulder Outdoor Survival School gives her top tips on how to survive in the state's wide open spaces – and what to do if you meet a bear in the woods
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Former US pro-cyclist Tyler Hamilton was based in Boulder, Colorado, for 20 years. Living and studying there defined his career, with a move away from skiing towards a life on two wheels
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Craft beers, DIY cocktails, sangria surprises, fine bourbon – whatever your favourite tipple you'll find a great bar in Boulder, writes Steve Weishampel
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The Boulder-Denver area has all the terrain a keen rock climber could desire, dry sunny weather for making the most of it and, best of all, a community of people who love the sport, says Paige Claasen
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Denver has a reputation as the 'Napa valley of craft beer', and with the sun sinking behind the Front Range mountains there's usually a great bar to unwind in, says Andrea Heap
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Hiking, mountain biking, rafting, fishing … Colorado's open spaces offer a superb range of outdoor activities and experiences to try, writes Kelly Bastone
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Nevada, Colorado and Utah capture the American story - this is John Ford western territory and it is hauntingly beautiful and magnificently wild, says former park ranger Nevada Barr
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Denver and the other cities and towns of Colorado have a music scene that incorporates folk, country, indie and rock – and allows the epic, rugged landscape to inform its sound, says Hi-Dive.com's Ben DeSoto
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Denver's music scene has grown beyond its cowtown roots and its music venues host an array of local and touring, country, folk, indie, jazz, punk and electronic artists, writes John Wenzel
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Film and TV location scout PJ Connolly specialises in the states of Nevada, Utah and Colorado, and explains the landscape's allure for movie-makers – especially those making westerns or sci-fi
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Boulder's accommodation ranges from Edwardian inns to green hotels and zen retreats – all within range of the Rockies, says Heather Hansman
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Help plan Marcel Theroux's road trip from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Denver, Colorado, by sending tips on offbeat, out-of-the-way places via Twitter or with our new tool, GuardianWitness
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Our panel of experts from Colorado, Utah and Nevada came online on Wednesday afternoon to share their insider tips with readers
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Matt Brown of My 420 Tours hopes to capitalise on Colorado's recent amendment to allow 'personal use of marijuana'
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In search of fresh snow, Sam Haddad treks, splitboards and uses snowcats to discover the lesser-known ski resorts of southern Colorado's stunning San Juan mountains
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The best travel videos on the web The best travel videos on the web: fairground Buenos Aires and kitesurfing in Madagascar
This month's video roundup features the Argentinian capital, Inception-style, Colorado's back country in slow mo, and a day in the life of the Isle of Wight
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The best ski resorts never close quietly … from dance farewells to comedians, BBQs and bizarre sports to late powder, we pick the best ways to sign off on the slopes
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Hen and stag weekends don't have to mean pole-dancing classes, spas and strip clubs, and there are plenty of adventurous options for honeymoons