There’s something unforgettable about seeing a moose in the Colorado high country.
These massive, surprisingly quiet animals are the largest members of the deer family, and their numbers have expanded dramatically across Colorado in recent decades.
For Boulder residents, the good news is that you don’t have to cross the state to find them. Some excellent moose habitat begins practically in Boulder’s backyard, especially in the higher country west of town where wetlands, willow bottoms and alpine lakes create ideal conditions.
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