Celebrating Colorado’s Wilderness
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Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014
Colorado is home to awe-inspiring public lands and natural treasures. We can thank the Wilderness Act of 1964 for preserving special places like Maroon Bells, the Great Sand Dunes and large swaths of Rocky Mountain National Park. This forward-thinking legislation ensures generations of Coloradans can experience and enjoy these places — and many others across the country — in their natural states.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, I’ve invited Coloradans to join me and share your favorite photos of Colorado wilderness and the great outdoors on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Use the hashtag #COwilderness50 and I’ll share some of my favorites.
Here are some of my favorites you’ve shared so far: