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Playground of America

antique postcard

205—One of the Reasons Why Colorado is the Playground of America

Text on the back:
Clem Yore, the author of this poem, whose home is in Estes Park, is a well known writer whose name is often seen in the leading magazines. Colorado is a land of perpetual enchantment fror the lover of nature and the great out-of-doors. There is a greater variety of mountainous scenery within its borders than in any other state, and 46 of the 56 highest peaks in the U.S. are found in Colorado.

Postmark:
GUNISON, COLO., JUL 18, 4-PM, 1951

Publisher:
Sanborn Souvenir Co., Denver, Colo.

Postcard Type: White Edge

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Message:
Dear Mom— Well we stayed in ASlida Last Nite. We come over Independence Pass from Aspen on a Gravel Road. Aspen is a quaint town & boy that ski lift we rode up was a thrill we went up 14,000 fr & it took about 70 min. not counting the three stops & such a view hope you are o.k. we are going to Gunnison this am. We expect to be in Durango Friday—Love The L—s

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