This is THE place people come to ski, snowboard and live the winter weather to the fullest. Whether you're hanging out at Aspen, Vail or Telluride, Colorado provides winter excitement year round.

But that's not all. As the weather warms up, some of the snow runs off and six of the country's major rivers swell, providing fast-paced kayaking, rafting, tubing, whatever. Parks provide for hunting and hiking.

With all this, it's no wonder why tourism runs the state.