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A Travel Nurses Guide to Exploring Colorado

Colorado is a hugely popular destination for travel clinicians, offering incredible natural beauty and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. If you’re considering an assignment in the Centennial State, make sure to add these 5 activities to your Colorado must-do list!

Cycle the Vail Pass Rec Trail

Enjoy a scenic bike ride along this gently graded rail trail path stretching 16 miles from Frisco to Vail Pass. Pedal through the natural splendor of Tenmile Canyon as you cross over creeks and pass by sparkling lakes backed by Colorado’s stunning peaks and valleys. Finish up by rewarding yourself with a cold one in the famous ski towns of Vail or Breckenridge!

Explore Amazing National Parks

With 8 national parks and monuments, Colorado offers travelers bountiful options to revel in impressive landscapes and exciting activities! Tour ancient cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde or set off on thrilling adventures in Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Great Sand Dunes National Parks. Each park has its own unique majesty you won’t want to miss!

 

 

Relax in Luxurious Hot Springs

Unwind after long hospital shifts by soaking sore muscles at resorts in Steamboat Springs, Glenwood Springs, or Ouray. These rejuvenating mineral waters surrounded by mountain scenery provide pure relaxation.

 

Explore Vibrant Denver

Tour Lower Downtown‘s trendy shops, microbreweries, and eateries. Wander through the beautiful Denver Botanic Gardens and conclude your day with a show at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

 

Appreciate Arts & Culture

From exploring intricate street art in RiNo to taking in a show at the famous Denver Center for Performing Arts, feed your creative side. Don’t miss the Denver Art Museum‘s stunning indigenous works.

With world-class cuisine, arts and culture amid thriving urban hubs and quaint mountain towns, Colorado offers travelers endless things to see, do and appreciate in unique settings. Enjoy the trip of a lifetime when you incorporate these top 5 activities into your stay! Don’t just work hard here – get out and play too!

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