With the mountains at Denver's back door, it's easy to explore the high-country grandeur by day and return to the comforts of the city for the evening. One of the closest places to experience alpine ecstasy is along the highest paved road in North

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With the mountains at Denver's back door, it's easy to explore the high-country grandeur by day and return to the comforts of the city for the evening. One of the closest places to experience alpine ecstasy is along the highest paved road in North America, the road to Mount Evans. After driving to 14,130 feet, park in the lot and walk the remaining quarter-mile to the summit for photos. On the way back down, stop at Echo Lake for a picnic among the pines and toast your successful ascent. Or better yet, toast your lives together after proposing in this idyllic lakeside setting.

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