July 2012 View the mobile version. Contact  |  Forward  |  Order a Vacation Guide  |  Share with Friends    See for Free: Colorado Art Walks Where's the Hidden Gem of the Month? What to Do Now: Summer in Ski Towns Summer Skies: Stellar Places to Stargaze in Colorado You Must Taste This: Pancakes at Salida's Patio Pancake Place ADVERTISEMENTS Colorado's Best Deals Endless Summer Lodging Options Value from $55. Premium from $74. Luxury from $83. Ultra luxe from $112. Click for details. Read More Visit Grand County, Colorado! Stay two nights and get the third night free in Grand County, Colorado. Read More Save Up to 20% on Getaways! Gas prices got you down? Get to Gunnison-Crested Butte and save gas money. Free concerts, arts events, hiking, biking and water sports will make you happy. Read More ADVERTISEMENT See for Free: Colorado Art Walks Celebrate Colorado's love of the arts, mild temperatures and friendly folks with a gallery-hopping walk through these artsy towns. Read More Where's the Hidden Gem of the Month? From a mining route to the silver screen, this curvy gem in southwest Colorado is famous for its heavenly views and unimaginable color palette. Find Out What to Do Now: Summer in Ski Towns You're used to heading to the high country for winter fun, but don't forget that Colorado's ski towns are gorgeous playgrounds for summer recreation. Read More ADVERTISEMENTS Featured Business: Save 25% on a Colorado Getaway At Cheyenne Mountain Resort, stay three or more nights, get 25 percent off. At the foot of the Rockies, enjoy deluxe accommodations, amenities, views and s'mores! Read More Featured Business: Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park Two parks. One price. 53 rides, slides and shows. $37.99 for guests over 48'', under 48'' and 61 years or older are $27.99. Get your tickets today! Read More ADVERTISEMENTS Summer Skies: 7 Stellar Places to Stargaze in Colorado From beneath the heavens of the San Luis Valley or closer to the stars on a fourteener, there is nothing like seeing constellations speckled across a clear Colorado sky. Read More You Must Taste This: Pancakes at Salida's Patio Pancake Place As a jumping-off point for singletrack, hunting trips, whitewater excursions and a dozen fourteeners, Salida is a town that needs a great breakfast joint to fuel adventure. Read More 7/4 Freedom Festival, Burlington 7/4 Rollin' on the Riverwalk with the Pueblo Symphony 7/5–15 Gunnison's Cattlemen's Days 7/21 Castle Rock Wine Fest 7/27–7/29 Carbondale Mountain Fest SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES AND SEE WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: COLORADO CONNECT ADVERTISEMENTS AVA RAFTING & ZIPLINE Zip & Raft 30 minutes from Denver! Raft eight rivers and zip two locations. GLENWOOD HOT SPRINGS LODGE Tidal Wave Package Means Big Fun! Incl. room, unlimited pool access, waterslides, mini-golf and more. COLORADO STATE FAIR Aug. 24–Sept. 3 in Pueblo Rodeos, concerts, animals, carnival and free attractions too! STEAMBOAT IN THE SUMMERTIME Adventure for Your Spirit Hike into the wilderness. Rejuvenate in the natural hot springs. Subscribe  |  Unsubscribe  |  Share with Friends  |  Contact Top photo: Lory State Park, courtesy of Paul Carlson. Check out www.colorado.com for all your vacation-planning needs. View our privacy policy for this electronic newsletter. This page is part of the electronic travel newsletter program brought to you by Colorado Tourism Office. All materials copyright © 2012 by Colorado Tourism Office, 1625 Broadway, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202. All rights reserved.