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If you're planning on coming to RMCAD from another state, you should know a little something about the state of Colorado.
People have been known to come to Colorado for vacation or to visit friends, fall in love with the laid-back attitude and natural beauty, and decide to never leave. It's no wonder, what with the unique blend of cultural opportunities and outdoor adventure the state has to offer.
Peaks and Plains
The eastern half of the state is made up of rolling high-altitude prairies. Farms and small towns dot the landscape, which becomes more populated as you travel west and reach the Front Range at the foot of the majestic Rocky Mountains.
Most of Colorado's largest cities stretch along I-25, running parallel to the mountains: Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo. Each has its own distinct personality and charm.
Denver is the state capital and is unique among American large cities. It offers all of the entertainment and cultural opportunities found in other major cities, without sacrificing the friendly and and casual atmosphere of a smaller western town.
City and Wilderness
The RMCAD campus is on the outskirts of Denver, perfectly situated between downtown and the foothills. Head ten minutes east, and you'll find yourself among the skyscrapers, clubs, restaurants, and galleries of the city. A few minute drive to the west of campus, and you'll enter the foothills of the Rocky Mountain.
There, between 14,000 foot peaks and nestled among the conifer and aspen forests, you'll discover a constellation of cozy mountain villages and thriving resort towns.
Colorado's Rockies cover an area six times the size of Switzerland and provide the some of the best scenery and opportunities for adventure in North America.
Ski in winter, or take on the same slopes with your mountain bike in the summer. If you’re not into rafting, climbing, hiking or kayaking, Colorado has more mellow options: take a road trip with some friends; unwind in a hot spring; or take a picnic to the top of a mountain and let the cool air, dazzling blue skies and endless sea of snow-capped peaks inspire you.
Here are some other places to learn about Denver and Colorado:
- Flickr: Photos of Colorado
- colorado.com (state tourism website)
- denvermetro.com (city tourism website)
- The Denver Post
- Westword (local independent newspaper)
