Skiing in Colorado / The Ski Industry Snowballs / Ski Colorado / Edwards Country

Historical marker location:

Edwards, Colorado

( Marker can be reached from Edwards Access Road, ½ mile south of Miller Branch Road when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2001

The Colorado River, which flows through the state and into several other western states, is an important source of water for irrigation and hydroelectric power. The river is also a popular destination for whitewater rafting and other recreational activities.