A newspaperman once said that there are four types of people: mountain people, water people, prairie people, and desert people. If you ask any Telluride Real Estate Agent, she will tell you mountain is number one. To prove her point, she will show you some breathtaking Telluride Colorado Real Estate. But we can make an argument for each of the four landscapes.

The rugged countryside around Telluride has much to offer, no matter what time of year. Summer is the verdant season. With the foliage in the full beauty of their green and the sky its heart-stopping blue, the visitor can breathe deeply and replace the stifling dry air of the office with God’s fresh breath. When just breathing becomes boring, other activities clamor to fill the time. The mountains are dotted with charming, historic villages ready for exploration. In the villages the visitor can find shops to explore and restaurants with intriguing menus. In the mountains you’ll find great opportunities for hiking and exploring the slopes and valleys. Bring a camera to capture the beauty. But there’s always winter. If you’re a snow lover, you’ll find plenty here. In fact, winter is a favorite time to be outdoors in the mountains.

Water people will contradict this argument, saying that their land is superior. Water people would say that they also have verdant foliage and azure sky, but have the added beauty of the water. Whether the salt water of the sea or the fresh water of a lake, water washes away the cares of the soul. The beach can be crowded with vacationers or a solitary place. No matter. Buttered up with a thick coating of sun block, the sunbather can bake out the troubles. Then into the water with the inflatable sea monster to play in the waves. The Northern winter is equal to the mountains. Do you ice skate? The lakes will freeze. Do you want to play in the snowy woods? Borrow a snowmobile and zoom away into the cold, snowy wilderness.

Prairie people prefer the wide-open spaces of the Midwest. So many metropolises in the Prairie States: Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, to name a few. These cities are not Atlanta or Los Angeles, but instead they are cities with their own unique character full of friendly Midwesterners. Outside the cities are the open spaces. From the second story of an office building in a prairie town in Illinois, you’ll think you can see all the way to Missouri. And between the two, corn in every direction.

But, ah, the beauty of the desert. The dark of the night reveals the black of the sky and the depth of the universe. Where else can you see the the infinite glory of the stars and all the galaxies? Where else can you sit under these stars and commune with the spirits of the ancients? During the daylight, the desert traveler can explore the artifacts of these ancients and the culture of the living descendants.

Which type of person are you? Mountain? Water? Prairie? Desert? Can’t choose? Visit all of them. Spenda while in each.