5 Ghost Towns by Trinidad and La Junta
One of Colorado’s more ghostly scenes can be found along U.S. 350, between La Junta and Trinidad. Abandoned and forgotten, a string of five ghost towns follow …
Archives for December 2024
4 Roadside Art Stops in Eastern Colorado
Art can take on many different forms and appear in some of the most obscure places and it does exactly that on Colorado’s Eastern Plains. While most venture to …
Ride the Colorado Rails this Winter
If you’re looking for a truly magical winter experience in Colorado, nothing beats riding a train through one of the state’s gorgeous snowy …
10 Best Colorado Snowshoeing Spots
Snowshoeing is a great way to explore Colorado’s wilderness each winter. You’ll connect with nature on a snowshoe trek. Luckily, the Rocky Mountains …
Colorado’s Rugged North Park Basin
If you’re looking for a vast and remote place to get lost, Colorado’s North Park region will do the trick, especially if you’re fond of moose, …
Colorado’s Charming Middle Park Basin
Between the irreverent animated TV show of its namesake and its closer proximity to populated cities on the front range, South Park is typically more familiar …
Towns and Gems 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 region full of many …
Rare Animal Species in Colorado That are Endangered or Threatened
Colorado’s stunning wildlife might look just fine from the view of your car or on a mountain hike, but not every animal that calls the state home is …
Native Fish of Colorado
Fish have been introduced into Colorado’s streams since the 1870s, so they’ve been around for quite a while and they have helped turn Colorado into a fishing …
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 …
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 …