Colorado

Colorado: the name conjures up visions of snow-capped mountain peaks, big ski resorts, large expanses of forest and skylines like the city of Denver. For many years, Colorado was one of the biggest tourist destinations in the United States. Then a short-sighted governor decided the state could save some money by shutting down the Colorado Tourism Office. The Tourism Office had spent years (and millions of dollars) promoting the wonders of Colorado all over the world. At that time, Colorado was the 4th biggest tourist destination in the country. Without that cash flow, the Colorado tourism business fell on its face. The wonders of the state didn't go away, but the visiting crowds of people were definitely thinned out.

We're a couple of governmental administrations down the road now, and the Colorado Tourism Office has been resurrected. I am expecting the crowds of visitors to slowly start growing again. If you are interested in visiting Colorado and exploring some of the most beautiful countryside on Earth, you might want to get there soon...