By Nicholas Trotter
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In 1864, a group of Colorado Volunteers, under the auspices of the Union Army, attacked a sleeping camp of Cheyenne and Arapaho along Sand Creek in eastern Colorado; this shameful event has become known as the Sand Creek Massacre and was the decisive blow in driving the Plains Indians out of the territory. Around the same time, a Union officer named Kit Carson was pursuing a genocidal campaign against the Navajo in the southern part of the territory, eventually driving them into southern New Mexico, before a reservation was established around the Four Corners area.
Part IV: The High Country This region is what you probably think of first when you think of Colorado: towering peaks, thick forests of pine and aspen, and wild rivers tumbling through steep, rocky canyons — and oh, yeah . . lots of skiing! The rivers and glaciers have done a great job of neatly carving the region into valleys and ranges; these are dotted with small mountain towns (including some of Colorado’s best ski spots) and open countryside. For each area I cover, I tell you how to get there and get around, and where to stay, play, party, shop, and eat.
The Best Small Towns Colorado is more than metropolises and ski resorts. Check out one (or more) of these quaint little towns for a taste of small-town Colorado: ߜ If you’re not on a budget, Telluride (Chapter 24) is a fantastic place, winter or summer, for an exciting small-town sojourn. qxd 6/24/05 10:27 PM Page 13 Chapter 1: Discovering the Best of Colorado 13 festivals appeal to every interest and temperament — the biggest being the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, which is held each year in June.