In a friendly showdown of Colorado's scenic treasures, Chatfield State Park has emerged as the state's favorite, narrowly surpassing Golden Gate Canyon State Park in a bracket challenge hosted by Gov.

The tournament coincided with the NCAA men's basketball tournament, with 32 state parks going head-to-head in a voting competition.

Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, home to Missouri’s highest point and its tallest waterfall, lies just a short drive away. Together, these parks showcase the surprisingly diverse and dramatic geology of ...