17 Reasons You Should NEVER Travel to Colorado Colorado National Parks by Brian Lewis May 1, 2015 All photos by the author. 1. Fall color is only for the East Coast. 2. Sand dunes belong at the beach. 3. Come on, the sky can’t be that blue, can it? 4. Reflections are confusing to you. How will you know which way is up? 5. You like your ruins a little less ancient… 6. …and your art a little more modern. 7. Wildflowers? Eh…aren’t they just glorified weeds? 8. Colorful Colorado? The landscape is actually quite bland. 9. It’s all just mountains and pine trees. There’s no variety. 10. You prefer to stroll along a more horizontal surface. 11. How exciting can a train ride really be? 12. Things are better below the clouds, right? 13. Snowmelt is a little too cold to bother with. 14. Rainbows and waterfalls? Meh. 15. The whole “hiking” thing? You just don’t see the point. 16. Sunbeams and lens flares will do nothing for your Instagram feed. 17. You firmly believe that alcohol tastes best indoors. Trending Now These Colorado Airbnbs Are Cannabis-Friendly and Perfect for Travelers Feb 26, 2024 Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting the US Olympic Museum in Colorado Springs Feb 26, 2024 Here's All the Gear and Resources You Need to Plan a Splitboarding Trip Mar 4, 2024 The 10 Best Places to Celebrate Cherry Blossom Season Across the United States Mar 6, 2024 How to Venture Deep Into Crested Butte’s Backcountry (And Not Get Caught in a Deadly Avalanche) Feb 23, 2024