La Plata: Colorado's Hidden Treasure

Skip the Front Range crowds and head to Colorado's La Platas for sweet solitude and can't-miss views.
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Mike Wilkinson is a freelance video producer and photographer specializing in documentary and outdoor productions. His work has been featured by Climbing Magazine, Gizmodo, ESPN, Red Bull, and other outlets. Mike is also a regular contributor to the creative blogs Resource Online and Fstoppers.com, where he writes about outdoor adventure multimedia and technology.

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