[Medano Creek at Great Sand Dunes National Park. Photo: Tony Fernandez] It’s true, Colorado is what people call a land-locked state, but if you look inside its borders you will find many lakes and reservoirs with miles … [Read more...]
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Stargazing at Dinosaur National Monument | A Look Back in Time
Long before miners and railroad workers made a home for themselves in Colorado, dinosaurs roamed the land - hundreds of millions of years ago and evidence of this can be seen at Dinosaur National Monument. Here visitors … [Read more...]
Top 7 Cool & Unusual Hotels in Lake City
[Northface Lodge in Lake City, Colo.] With its large historic district and surrounding San Juan Mountains, Lake City boasts strong tourism throughout the summer. The town has plenty of top hotels and vacation rentals to … [Read more...]
Educational Field Trips in Colorado for All Ages
[Tour through Mesa Verde's Cliff Palace. Photo: daveynin] Field trips were always the best school days you could hope for. They're educational and got you out of the dull classroom and into the real world. Too bad most … [Read more...]
6 Photogenic Places in Colorado to Take Your Kids
Families love Colorado because there are so many kid friendly activities in Denver and beyond. Many of these attractions provide the most photogenic landscapes for creating lasting memories. Family photos are more … [Read more...]
Explore one of Colorado’s Most Colorful Places at Paint Mines Interpretive Park
While most people think you have to head west, high into the Rockies, to see some of Colorado’s most beautiful sites, well not exactly. Near the west edge of the Great Plains of Eastern Colorado, in El Paso County, is … [Read more...]
Uncovering Colorado’s Past: The Alpine Tunnel
Colorado’s rich history of the railroad system is made evident throughout many parts of the state. One of the more impressive historical displays of Colorado’s old rail system is the Alpine Tunnel. Located near … [Read more...]
Hiking into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison: The Gunnison Route
"Painted Wall". Photo: Mobilus In Mobili For the intrepid adventurer, a weekend trip to The Black Canyon of the Gunnison offers some of the most enjoyable scrambling in the state. One of the lesser known National … [Read more...]
Dino tracks, rock art & historic ruins at Picketwire Canyonlands
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 … [Read more...]
10 Surprising Facts About Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Staring into the Black Canyon. Photo: Photo Kent If you haven’t yet experienced the wonder, awe, and slight dread of visiting Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, it’s time to plan your trip. Black Canyon is … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Visit Mesa Verde this Winter
In the A.D. 1200s, the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde were home to ancestral Pueblo Indian people. Today, visitors come from all over the world to explore the archaeology preserved at Mesa Verde National Park. Mesa … [Read more...]
6 Best Places to Visit in Colorado for Newcomers
[Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Photo: Jasperdo] Colorado is a wonderful place that inspires travelers with popular landscapes and natural glamour to visit. The region is stunning with a diversification that ranges from … [Read more...]
Camping by Moffat Tunnel in Rollinsville
Tucked away in the Roosevelt National Forest, the Moffat Tunnel used to offer trips through the Continental Divide. Now it's widely popular for outdoor recreation, mainly camping, hiking, biking and … [Read more...]
Snow-free Winter Hike on Sand Canyon Trail
When you need a break from snow and ice, try the red rock of McElmo Canyon and the Sand Canyon Trail in southwestern Colorado. The lower part of this trail in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument offers year round … [Read more...]
Natural High on Natural Arch
Seemingly, Colorado's got a breathtaking natural landmark around every turn in the Rockies. However, some are more unique than others, like the Natural Arch close to Del Norte in La Garita, a rural village in the San … [Read more...]
