If you have had the opportunity to visit the Picketwire Canyonlands, at least once, you would understand why hundreds of families come here to spend their holiday each year. Time spent in this historic place is always a …
Archives for April 2020
Terrific Day Hiking Trails by Evergreen
As one of the closest mountain towns to the capitol, Evergreen attracts its fair share of nature enthusiasts. Especially with parks such as Alderfer/Three Sisters Park and Dedisse Park. There are some of the best day …
The Most Luxurious Hotels in Estes Park
Known as the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the town of Estes Park is brimming with mountain views, endless outdoor activities, and a quaint downtown filled with shops, restaurants, and art galleries. While …
Aspen’s Luxurious 4 & 5 Star Hotels
Surrounded by the beauty of the Elk Mountains and the White River National Forest, Aspen is a gold mine of outdoor adventures, no matter what the season. And with that plethora of activities comes droves of tourists and …
The Colorado 14ers
Colorado is home to 58 mountain peaks above 14,000 feet, referred to as fourteeners, or as locals call them – 14ers. One of the more popular outdoor activities in Colorado is to climb to the top of a 14er. Outdoor …
The Continental Divide through Colorado
Everyone has heard of the Continental Divide that runs north and south throughout North America. But so much of what makes up the divide is only read about or experienced in pieces and is only seen from end to end by …
The Original Coloradans
Colorado, like most states, has its squabbles between “locals” and “outsiders”, or “natives” and “newcomers”. The longer you’ve been somewhere the more you feel entitled to call it yours (at least more than the other guy …
Tips To Help You Get Around Denver
It would be difficult to find a more exciting and diversified city than Denver, Colorado. It's a major, metropolis that is near the Rocky Mountains. There are 200 mountain peaks visible from the city. And in the city is …
Denver’s Big Blue Bear Statue
Denver…home to the big blue bear? For those not from Colorado or those who have never visited, the term “big blue bear” may not hold much meaning but it does for those who call the Centennial State home and for those who …
Colorado’s Neighbors
Colorado shares a border with seven states: Utah, Arizona, New Mexico (the other three of the “Four Corners” states), Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. This means that Colorado gets its unique flavor from several …
How to Survive and Prevent Wild Animal Attacks in Colorado and Beyond
Animal attacks happen. According to Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, no less than 1882 animal attacks occurred in the US during an eleven year period. Which wild animals are dangerous? What should you do in an …
The Colorado Western Slope
If Colorado’s recreational offerings on or near the front range are becoming too crowded for your taste, look no further than the state’s Western Slope region. Despite accounting for 38% of Colorado’s land, the Western …
Colorado Spots Where Movies Were Filmed
Why do movie directors continue to return to Colorado to film? Quite simply the incredible scenery and breathtaking vistas. There is such diversity to the landscape, from the high deserts of Durango, to the Rocky …
Denver International Airport Conspiracy Theories and the Surrounding Facts
Since construction of Denver International Airport (DIA) was finished in 1995, the newest airport in the United States since the 1970’s, there have been innumerable conspiracy theories surrounding it. Many of these …
Learn Some Fun Facts about Colorado
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there are some details about Colorado you may not know. Get to know the Centennial State better with these interesting facts about Colorado. Located on the western half of the …
Lesser Known Aspects of the Small Towns in South Park, Colorado
South Park Colorado is a high alpine basin at 9,000+ feet elevation, nestled between a ring of tall mountain ranges. It's an expansive regional full of many colorful and authentic small mountain towns. It's a …
Majestic Birds of Colorado
Colorado is home to several species of birds and certainly has no shortage of picturesque backdrops for them to nest and roost. For those who consider themselves “Birders” and want to add a few sightings to their list, …
Common Spiders to Watch for in Colorado
For a lot of travelers, the mere mention of spiders is a bit concerning. The whole idea of a creature with two eerie body parts, an cephalothorax and abdomen, made up of an exoskeleton and jointed appendages creates …
Top 4 Cool & Unusual Hotels in La Veta
One of southern Colorado’s best-kept secrets, the town of La Veta, Spanish for the word “the vein,” offers a laid-back atmosphere with plenty of history, beautiful scenery and cool hotels. Nestled within the beautiful …
Colorado’s Venomous and Non-Venomous Snakes
Some travelers may feel a little uneasy about the idea of encountering a snake on their vacation. However, most of the snakes in Colorado are harmless. As a matter of fact, of the nearly 30 species of snakes calling …
