Photos: Our twenty favorite Colorado postcards

Postcards have become something of an anachronism. Why send a vacation curio via snail mail when you might beat it home — and you’ve already sent photos and videos over the phone? But there’s no arguing that the most memorable of them are eye-popping fun.

For proof, check out these amazing Colorado postcards — rectangular pieces of art capable of making almost anyone pine to visit attractions throughout the state. Count down our twenty favorites below.

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