Colorado
A travel nursing assignment in Colorado includes breathtaking vistas, sparkling waters, cultural crossroads, historic side trips, relaxation and memories to last a lifetime. Colorado boasts 18 million acres of public land — three national parks, six national monuments, 40 state parks, and 15 national forests and grasslands. So from whitewater rafting and hiking to skiing and tobogganing there are endless places to play while on assignment in Colorado.
Southwest Colorado is an amazing place to explore while on assignment. From grassy meadows to roiling white rapids, deep stone canyons to hot springs – the landscape is amazing. Ghost towns and abandoned mines litter the San Juan Mountains, while on the high flats of the Colorado Plateau, nameless ruins bear witness to an ancient civilization. Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument, and the Anasazi Heritage Center make this a great place to explore.
Colorado’s Northwest is a land of green mountains and bone-dry desert, glitzy resorts and gritty sagebrush towns, ultramodern petroleum plants and century-old ranches that represent nearly everything that Colorado is or ever has been.
People come from all over the world to visit Aspen, whose great accommodations, award-winning restaurants, and vigorous cultural scene make it a metropolis in miniature. The smaller towns in the Northwest are just as exciting and represent good old American living.
Front Range / North Central Region
Home to the Rocky Mountain National Park, this area of Colorado is especially scenic, and enjoyable for the outdoor enthusiast who is on assignment.
The city of Boulder is framed by foothills, and the city boasts 33,000 acres of parks and trails, as well as a philosophy of spiritual and environmental health. There's plenty to do and see in town, including the always-lively Pearl Street Mall and the summer-long Colorado Music Festival, and additional dining and entertainment can be found in Fort Collins and Greeley too.
South Central Colorado offers up a smorgasbord of pointed peaks, deep canyons, and dazzling wildflowers. The ranges are never ending; cross over one, and another comes instantly into view. Against these towering, formidable backdrops, hardy towns nestle in wooded valleys represent a peaceful and scenic environment for any traveler on assignment.
Southeast Colorado
This region of the state is rich with history dating back to the gold-rush era. The region has vast landscapes that open out to scenic and peaceful towns, perfect for relaxing while on assignment.
Northeastern Colorado holds wide-open grasslands and seas of golden wheat--a land of infinite flats. Locals call it "Colorado's Outback" or "The Other Colorado" in proud celebration of their area's pioneer traditions and expansive natural beauty.
Old emigrant trails, antique buildings, and abandoned settlements (some brought back to life, others rotting) pepper the landscape. Nearly every summer weekend contains a gunfight reenactment, draft-horse pull, mountain man rendezvous, antique carriage parade, or heritage festival. Rodeos, pancake breakfasts, and threshing-machine demonstrations are nearly as prominent. There is also an abundance of lakes and reservoirs that offer plenty of water sports too.
Denver Area
Denver is full of energy. In addition to great museums, thriving neighborhoods, a flourishing arts scene, and an ethnically diverse population, Denver boasts a happening downtown core full of restaurants, clubs, boutiques, galleries, and packed sidewalks, while still maintaining it’s historic buildings. It is a great city for a travel assignment for both work and leisure.
Source: Colorado Tourism Office Web Site
Photo Credit: Ron Ruhoff/Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo Credit: Durango Area Chamber Resort Association
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