Stirling Point, at the southern end of New Zealand’s South Island, is famous for its signpost showing distances to a variety of places around the world.


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Content 32 Best of show


Features


Ever seen a white Columbine? It’s a rare fl ower, and just one of the surprising and beautiful scenes you’ll fi nd on Colorado mountain roads. We show you the way. By Debi Boucher


38 Discounts in the desert


Travel to Arizona in summer? Really? “Would you like a room upgrade, sir?” Why, yes. … yes I would. By Dan Leeth


42 6 Middle-earth adventures 53 Colorado Explorer On the Cover


Community dinner on the coast, helicopter ride above the glaciers, island cruise, dolphin swim, and much more. By Eric Lindberg


Your Colorado guide to • Upcoming Events • Activities • Dining • My Colorado EnCompass May/June 2012 7


Columbine along the trail to Arapaho Pass, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colo. The peak on the far right is Mt. Neva. The other two peaks are unnamed. © Glenn Randall


May/June 2012


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