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In AARP's article "These Travel Dupes Offer Bucket List Experiences for Multigenerational Trips," the Colorado National Monument was highlighted as an alternative to the Grand Canyon. For those looking to avoid the crowds, the Colorado National Monument spans over 20,000 acres and 32 square miles. It is often called the "Heart of the World" and the mini-Grand Canyon. The article mentions the Saddlehorn Visitor Center, Window Rock Trail, Monument Canyon, Wedding Canyon, Independence Monument, Otto's Trail, Sentinel Spire, Pipe Organ, Praying Hands, and Rim Rock Drive,