Springtime In Colorado's Rocky Mountains

Early springtime in Colorado offers the best of winter and summer! If you love the snow, our mountains still have plenty for Skiing & Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, or even some fat tire biking. Coloradans know this time of year is when shorts, a light winter jacket, sunglasses, and sunscreen make for a perfect day on the slopes!

The San Luis Valley and Great Sand Dunes National Park are ideal destinations for enjoying sunny days and witnessing the spectacular annual bird migration, particularly of sandhill cranes, from mid-February to mid-April. This area offers a unique blend of beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife, making it a magical experience with less snow and more sun!

It's still a little early to dream about sunbathing next to a swimming pool unless it's one of our Colorado Hot Spring Pools that speckle the state from Hot Sulphur Springs to the Crystal River Valley to Pagosa Springs and Durango. There is a destination that fits your family's needs for soaking in our warm "healing" waters.

Hiking in Colorado is never out of season; in the early spring, you should head to lower elevations like The Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs or Rifle Falls between Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction. And if it's a Snowshoeing Experience you're looking for on a sunny day, head to Mount Evans, Rocky Mountain National Park, or Grand Lake!

Once our snow-capped peaks start to melt, it'll be time for some Whitewater Rafting!

Springtime in the Rockies is never boring, the weather does change quickly! Be sure to wear layers and bring a warm coat and gloves. Keep your camera close, there is always a chance of spotting a moose, deer, mountain goat, or bighorn sheep.

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