If I had to think of one word to describe Colorado, it would have to be enchanting… wouldn’t you agree? No matter your whereabouts in the state, you are guaranteed to find something beautiful and charming to gaze upon. Today we are letting you know about one of the most enchanting, yet often overlooked places in the state, which just so happens to be Colorado’s rolling Eastern Plains.
Located along the High Plains, the Eastern Plains of Colorado are made up of numerous hills, canyons, buttes, forests, and even lakes.
Flickr/AJ Schroetlin
Because of its hot and dry summers and cold and dry winters, the Eastern Plains are prone to receiving severe and jaw-dropping weather, including numerous tornadoes, thunderstorms, and blizzards.
Flickr/David Kingham Dare we say that these storms are often gorgeous?
In addition to its unique climate, the Eastern Plains are also home to a number of incredible natural wonders, including the colorful Paint Mines…
Flickr/Ryan Fonkert The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is located in Calhan.
…Pawnee Buttes…
Flickr/Kimon Berlin The Pawnee Buttes are located inside of Weld County’s Pawnee National Grassland.
…and Comanche National Grassland.
Peter Fitzgerald/Wikimedia Commons Comanche National Grassland is located in southeast Colorado.
As someone who grew up on the Eastern Plains, I can also vouch for the out-of-this-world nighttime skies that really are this clear and pristine!
Flickr/Bryce Bradford No light pollution, say what?!
Not only do the Eastern Plains have a number of surprising natural wonders, they also have several fun and unexpected attractions like the Limon Heritage Museum & Railroad Park…
Limon Heritage Museum & Railroad Park Facebook The Limon Heritage Museum & Railroad Park is located in Limon.
…historic Kit Carson Carousel…
Flickr/Pattie The old Elitch Gardens Carousel is located in Burlington.
…and iconic Bent’s Old Fort.
Chris Light/Wikimedia Commons Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site is located in La Junta.
Did I mention that the sunrises and sunsets are utterly SPECTACULAR?!
Flickr/Zach Dischner
It is for these reasons and more that we find the Eastern Plains to be one of the most enchanting spots in Colorado! For even more charming wonders, check out these 12 Enchanting Spots In Colorado You Never Knew Existed!
Flickr/AJ Schroetlin
Flickr/David Kingham
Dare we say that these storms are often gorgeous?
Flickr/Ryan Fonkert
The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is located in Calhan.
Flickr/Kimon Berlin
The Pawnee Buttes are located inside of Weld County’s Pawnee National Grassland.
Peter Fitzgerald/Wikimedia Commons
Comanche National Grassland is located in southeast Colorado.
Flickr/Bryce Bradford
No light pollution, say what?!
Limon Heritage Museum & Railroad Park Facebook
The Limon Heritage Museum & Railroad Park is located in Limon.
Flickr/Pattie
The old Elitch Gardens Carousel is located in Burlington.
Chris Light/Wikimedia Commons
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site is located in La Junta.
Flickr/Zach Dischner
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