White River National Forest: Colorado

These particular woods has eight wilderness areas, including the famously picturesque Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. It also has ten mountain peaks that are taller than 14,000ft.

This makes it a massive attraction for skilled mountain climbers, photographers, skiers, campers, and any other outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

Besides that, this was where Arthur Carhart, the US Forest Service official, originated the idea of federally designated wilderness areas. This National Forest is also a well-known area where you can catch wildflowers blooming in the summer.

You get to see when blue lupines and Colorado columbines contrast with yellow heartleaf arnica and soaring groundsel. In fact, this time of year is so popular there are wildflower festival events held yearly in the nearby town of Crested Butte to honor the event.

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