It’s no wonder people from across the country, and the globe, flock to Colorado each year to find exciting ways to get outdoors. Home to four national parks, 13 national forests, 4,000 lakes and reservoirs, and more than 5,683 miles of hiking trails, Colorado offers endless possibilities for fun and exploration. From the Vail Valley to Telluride, and everywhere in between, adventure awaits you around every corner. Here are eight ways to make the most of your summer in Colorado.

It’s no wonder people from across the country, and the globe, flock to Colorado each year to find exciting ways to get outdoors. Home to four national parks, 13 national forests, 4,000 lakes and reservoirs, and more than 5,683 miles of hiking trails, Colorado offers endless possibilities for fun and exploration. From the Vail Valley to Telluride, and everywhere in between, adventure awaits you around every corner. Here are eight ways to make the most of your summer in Colorado.

It’s no wonder people from across the country, and the globe, flock to Colorado each year to find exciting ways to get outdoors. Home to four national parks, 13 national forests, 4,000 lakes and reservoirs, and more than 5,683 miles of hiking trails, Colorado offers endless possibilities for fun and exploration. From the Vail Valley to Telluride, and everywhere in between, adventure awaits you around every corner. Here are eight ways to make the most of your summer in Colorado.

ast spring, as the pandemic shuttered offices and altered life for everyone, real estate brokers across the mountain region braced for what they thought would be the worst market in years. Instead, with the increase in remote work opportunities and a new appreciation for pursuing a purposeful life, people who were already enamored with the idea of living in the mountains found 2020 the perfect time to realize that dream. They flocked to Colorado’s resort communities and made it the highest-grossing sales year in decades.

Despite the unpredictability and chaos of the last 15 months, resort towns across the state—from Telluride and Crested Butte to Vail, Breckenridge, and Winter Park—experienced a sharp rise in consumers looking to purchase their own slice of paradise. Even in the shoulder seasons of fall and spring, when the real estate market typically slows, the industry has prospered. Heading into the peak summer months of 2021, experts predict the numbers will continue to climb.

“I call it the Covid Effect,” said Aaron Shriner, VP and Managing Broker for LIV Sotheby’s International Realty’s Summit and Grand County offices.

Selecting the color each year is no simple matter. According to Pantone, “The Pantone Color of the Year selection process requires thoughtful consideration and trend analysis. To arrive at the selection each year, Pantone’s color experts at Pantone Color Institute comb the world looking for new color influences. This can include the entertainment industry and films in production, traveling art collections and new artists, fashion, all areas of design, popular travel destinations, as well as new lifestyles, playstyles, and socio-economic conditions. Influences may also stem from new technologies, materials, textures, and effects that impact color, relevant social media platforms and even upcoming sporting events that capture worldwide attention.”

ver the course of the last year, through all of the trials and tribulations that came with it, many people realized how lucky we are to live in the great state of Colorado. From the Front Range to the gorgeous resort and mountain communities, there is so much to love about this state. LIV Sotheby’s International Realty met virtually with Governor Jared Polis to reflect on how 2020 impacted Colorado and look forward towards our bright future.

As a Colorado native and one of the most influential residents of the state, Gov. Polis is very familiar with the incredible benefits that we enjoy here in Colorado. Boasting a unique balance of city life, close-knit communities, and unbeatable access to nature, our state offers a lifestyle that has attracted people from across the country and around the world.