By Becca Blond
Southwestern Colorado is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the state — purple mountains crowned with caps of snow, towering rock walls, aspen glades. To really get a feel for it, take a drive — particularly on U.S. 550, also known as the Million Dollar Highway between Ouray to Silverton. Fall is a particularly brilliant time to travel this route, when the aspen trees turn the mountainsides into yellow seas. If you're into winter sports, however, visiting in the snowy season can be equally appealing.
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