Did you know Colorado's residents are among the most fit and healthy in the United States? It’s easy to see why with all of the outdoor and indoor recreation destinations available in the state of Colorado. Here are but a few activities to check out and get your heart pumping!
Denver…

• offers over 450 miles of paved, designated bike paths, including two beautiful stretches through downtown along Cherry Creek and along the South Platte River.
• has over 70 golf courses in the area and more than 143 tennis courts.
• was declared the best sports city in 1997 where the sun shines 310 days a year and the sports possibilities are endless.
• offers skiing, river running, hiking, fishing, camping, horseback riding, sailing or mountain biking — all within 90 minutes of the city.
• has some of the best skiing anywhere with resorts like – Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek, Winter Park, and Loveland Ski Area.
• is a paradise for sports enthusiasts.  NFL’s two-time Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos, the NBA’s Denver Nuggets, the MLB’s Colorado Rockies, and NHL’s Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche call Denver home.   Additionally, arena football champions, Colorado Crush and indoor & outdoor lacross teams Colorado Mammoth and Denver Outlaws give fans something to cheer about.
• is host to the world’s largest rodeo held annually at the National Western Stock Show in January.
• has two national parks, 11 national forests, and 30 state parks — all within a day’s drive.
• has six museums, including The Children’s Museum of Denver and Denver Art Museum, plus the recent opening of the Frederic C. Hamilton building (October 2006).