After such an epic winter, it’s sure to be an even more epic wildflower season. Once again, Crested Butte tops the list of the 6 best places to find wildflowers in Colorado. Tourists and natives alike flock to the “Colorful Colorado” wilderness to take in the summer wildflower season. Starting as early as late June, the best viewing is usually from early-July through mid-August.
Not only does Crested Butte top the list of the 6 best places to find wildflowers in Colorado, it is the “Wildflower Capitol” of Colorado and home of the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival. This week-long flower-focused festival features guided hikes, tours, workshops and more. The Wildflower Festival began in 1986 and has grown into a summer-long season with over 300 events.
Other notable places to take in the Colorado wildflowers include American Basin, and our neighbors over the hill in Aspen. So get out the camera, dust off those hiking boots and tune up the mountain bike. It’s going to be an epic wildflower season this summer! Check out the 6 best places to find wildflowers in Colorado and mark your calendar for the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival.
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