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Colorado!

When some see that name they think Aspen or Vail with it's overabundance of egos and star studded population of so-called beautiful people - a magical realm of snowy playgrounds for the rich and famous with mountains of caviar and fountains of expensive wines. There is, however, another side of Colorado located on the I-25 corridor in dangerously close proximity to other tourist destinations such as Canon City and Colorado Springs. We're talkin' Pueblo, Baby!!

You may have lived in Colorado for a while, but you've more than likely missed out on some of its finer experiences. Colorado used to be a hidden treasure chest of precious metals, but today most of that treasure has been cashed in. In fact, many of Colorado's ghost towns and mining areas have been raided and picked over by looters, who have literally taken everything, including the kitchen sinks. However, there are still a few closely guarded secrets Colorado holds for those with an adventurous spirit. This month we present six of Colorado's best hidden treasures, but let's just keep them between the two of us, shall we.

“It is not so much that a place heals us - it is our reaction to the place that heals us,” suggests J.Z. Knight, mystic, teacher (Ramtha's School of Enlightenment), author, and expert in the 2004 film, What the Bleep Do We Know? “There is a restorative essence in nature that causes us to look at life, and discover why it is a privilege to be alive.”

“The best experiences are found in nature,” agrees Joshua Mulder, architect of the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya, located in Northern Colorado. “It is in the unconditioned space of the mind that nature reflects back to you.”