20 Reasons I’m Thankful I Live in Colorado

Let’s be honest, this list could go on and on and on… Here are just 20 of the zillions of reasons living in Colorado is the BEST!  Featuring a handful of super awesome accounts you should be following on Instagram (featured photo: @Superglamp). What would you add to the list?

#1 Majestic Mountains

 

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Let the warmth from every sunrise get you through the night!! #wanderlust #trekking #mountains #mountainsarecalling #wilderness #alwayschooseadventures #hikingtrail #viewcolorado #trail #trails #colorado14ers #14ersofcolorado #choosemountains #sunrise #outdoor #neverstopexploring #lifeofadventure #thrive #hyperlitemountaingear #getoutside #mountainviews #adventures #14er #naturephotography #nature #werehikers #co14ers #hiking_mentality #arcteryx

A post shared by βRΔD HΩDGΣ (@ionizedsoul) on Oct 31, 2018 at 2:59pm PDT

#2 Mind-Blowing Natural Beauty

 

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Chasing light tonight. Colorado National Monument, this is the Fruita Canyon View. Not too shabby Western Slope! #colorado #colorfulcolorado #coloradolife #coloradoliving #coloradolove #coloradophotographer #coloradoproud #coloradopride #coloradoishome #lovelivingincolorado #exploremore #coloradonationalmonument #nationalmonument #fruita #gofruita #nps #nationalparkgeek #findyourpark #optoutside #chasinglight #sunset #westernco #westerncolorado #westslopebestslope #westernslope #lovewhereyoulive #homeiswheretheheartis #viewsfordays

A post shared by lovelivingincolorado (@lovelivingincolorado) on Mar 19, 2018 at 8:25pm PDT

#3 The Wildlife

 

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A post shared by Sherrie Duris (@birdgirladventures) on Nov 4, 2018 at 5:28pm PST

#4 Ridiculous Sunrises

Photo Courtesy @Superglamp on IG

#5 Enchanting Wildflowers

 

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Forever starving in harsh environments even when all you want in life is to be loved as much as you love. #wanderlust #trekking #mountains #mountainsarecalling #wilderness #mountainlife #hikingtrail #viewcolorado #trail #trails #hiker #hiking #choosemountains #outdoors #outdoor #neverstopexploring #lifeofadventure #getlost #adventureawaits #getoutside #mountainviews #adventures #rei #naturephotography #nature #werehikers #instagram #hiking_mentality #wondermore

A post shared by βRΔD HΩDGΣ (@ionizedsoul) on Aug 27, 2018 at 6:50am PDT

#6 Wide Open Spaces

 

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Getting gone!! #toyota #4runner #4runnermafia #4runnermods #4runnernation #4runnersdaily #toyotastrong #team4runner #yotamafia #letsgoplaces #t4r #toyota4x4 #toyota4runner #frontrunneroutfitters #toyotausa #4×4 #trdpro #trd #trdoffroad #toyotagram #toyotaporn #toyotaunleashed #overland #overlanders #toyotaoffroad #4wd #maxtrax #krazybeavertools #keepitwild #getoutside

A post shared by b̸r̸a̸d̸ h̸o̸d̸g̸e̸ (@quicksand_adventure_t4r) on Sep 16, 2018 at 8:41pm PDT

#7 Blazing Octobers

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Repost. I just realized I uploaded a wrong picture last time. Colorado Snowy Sunset. My second favorite place on earth, just maybe in Colorado. Low clouds were moving super quick and this is only picture before clouds completely cover the peak. Gear: Sony a7rii, zeiss 24-70mm, nisi cpl filter, lee 1 stop gnd filter #sony #colorado #sunrise#landscape #foliage #adventure#nature#bd_pro #fall #photopills #justgoshoot #instagood #nature #sunset #clouds #landscape #sunshine #sunrise #skyporn #naturelovers #natureaddict #nature_shooters #rockymountainnationalpark #nature_perfection #landscape_lovers #landscape_captures #coloradotography #풍경 #coloradocreative#alpenglowapp#snow #aspen#panorama

A post shared by Kyootaek Choi (Photoshooter) (@landscape_photograffer) on Oct 7, 2018 at 2:27pm PDT

#8 Snowy Winters

 

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Early laps with @gj_ripps ! 💰⛷️🍻

A post shared by carlgotone (@carlgotone) on Mar 30, 2018 at 2:58pm PDT

#9 World’s Happiest Dogs

 

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Happy weekend everyone! #dogsofboulder #boulderdogs #bouldercolorado #notyouraveragedogwalk #morethanjustawalkaroundtheblock @coloradogs @dogsonadventures @boulderlife @bouldercolorado @dogsofco @bouldermagazine @boulderlifestyle

A post shared by Boulder Doggie Adventures (@boulderdoggieadventures) on Sep 8, 2017 at 11:10pm PDT

#10 Starry Nights

 

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A starry night over Estes Park. Captured by: @dougllife

A post shared by OutThere Colorado (@outtherecolorado) on Jun 14, 2018 at 4:38pm PDT

#11 Blooming Springs

 

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Cherry blossoms and a bumblebee’s butt. ❤

A post shared by Alli Fronzaglia (@theboulderhikerchick) on Mar 29, 2018 at 1:40pm PDT

#12 Epic Adventures

Photo Courtesy @Superglamp on IG

#13 Incredible Hiking

 

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Double dipping on the flags, two years ago today, Black mountain. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

A post shared by Courtney Albert (@ketomountaingirl) on Oct 11, 2018 at 7:37am PDT

#14 Brilliant Rainbows

 

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Sick cloud and rainbow over #BoulderColorado . . #usinterior #rei1440project #visitboulder #pictureoftheday #outdoorproject #BoulderColorado #outdoorphotographer #outdoorphotography #protectthewest #westernresourceadvocates

A post shared by Fernando Boza Photography (@ferbozaphoto) on Jun 9, 2018 at 7:09pm PDT

#15 Hot Summer Days

 

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Have you tried #supyoga!? We have openings all week long with one of our five amazing instructors! #yoga #handstand #strength #balance #getoutside #playtime #getupsidedown #yogateacher #colorado #boulder #longmont #denver #justdoit #boulderres

A post shared by Rocky Mountain Paddleboard (@rockymountainpaddleboard) on Aug 13, 2018 at 10:14am PDT

#16 Nail-Biting Heights

@Superglamp on the Knife’s Edge, Capitol Peak

#17 Clear Blue Mountain Lakes

 

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If you look really closely you can spot my little tent on the banks of Gore Lake. Surely this spot is covered in snow by now. ❄️ . . . . . #colorado #coloradotography #coloradolive #visitcolorado #colorado_creative #vail #bealpha #liveadventurously #seeyououtthere #huckberry #wildernessculture #milesfromordinary #campvibes #earthfocus #roam247 #thestoked #wildme #ventureout #earthspirit #artofvisuals #pmgridchallenge

A post shared by NATE DODGE (@nate_dodge) on Oct 30, 2018 at 3:22pm PDT

# 18 Hot Springs

 

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72 miles of hiking the past few weeks warranted a soak at the hot springs and a Colorado craft brew ♨️

A post shared by Adriene Ott (@adriene.ott) on May 30, 2018 at 8:09am PDT

#19 Glimpses Into History

Mesa Verde, Courtesy @Superglamp

#20 That Colorado Rocky Mountain High

Photo Courtesy @Superglamp