Colorado is a gorgeous state full of colorful nature, abundant wildlife and purple mountain majesties — that being said, it’s no wonder that one of the most iconic songs ever written about America (“America, the Beautiful“) was actually penned right here in the Centennial State! Need a little inspiration in your life? Check out these 15 epic mountain views that are sure to drop your jaw.

1.) Maroon Bells

Flickr/John Fowler

2.) San Juan Mountains

Flickr/John Fowler Side Note: Can we all agree that the Columbine is the most beautiful state flower?

3.) Long’s Peak

Flickr/Michael Levine-Clark

4.) White Rock Mountain

Flickr/TRAILSOURCE.COM The photographer didn’t list the exact mountain, but we are figuring it’s White Rock based on its location on Deer Creek Trail – can anyone confirm or deny?

5.) Mount Meeket

Flickr/Esther Lee

6.) Pearl Mountain

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7.) Mount Sneffels

Flickr/Mark Land

8.) Sangre de Cristo Mountains

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9.) Sawatch Range

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10.) Mount Parnassus

Flickr/John B. Kalla The photographer didn’t list the exact mountain, but we are figuring it’s Mount Parnassus based on its location near Watrous Gulch – can anyone confirm or deny?

11.) Pikes Peak

Flickr/nigelmenzies

12.) Flat Top Mountain

Flickr/Al_HikesAZ

13.) Mount Edwards, Grays and Torreys Peaks

Flickr/Ryan Fonkert

14.) Tabeguache Peak, Mounts Shavano & Antero

Flickr/Charles Mühle

15.) Little Bear Peak

Flickr/Michael Fajardo

Which Colorado mountain is your favorite to explore?

Flickr/John Fowler

Side Note: Can we all agree that the Columbine is the most beautiful state flower?

Flickr/Michael Levine-Clark

Flickr/TRAILSOURCE.COM

The photographer didn’t list the exact mountain, but we are figuring it’s White Rock based on its location on Deer Creek Trail – can anyone confirm or deny?

Flickr/Esther Lee

Flickr/Mark Land

Wikimedia Commons

Flickr/John B. Kalla

The photographer didn’t list the exact mountain, but we are figuring it’s Mount Parnassus based on its location near Watrous Gulch – can anyone confirm or deny?

Flickr/nigelmenzies

Flickr/Al_HikesAZ

Flickr/Ryan Fonkert

Flickr/Charles Mühle

Flickr/Michael Fajardo

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