There was a movie about the things you can do in Denver when you’re dead but a better question would be what can you do when you’re alive in Aurora? Nestled in between Denver and Buckley Air Force Base and just south of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, this city offers a number of different culture and recreational activities that are sure to fit almost any person…
A poster greets visitors when they enter the GrowHaus, an urban farm and marketplace at East 47th Avenue and York Street in Denver. “When I feed the hungry, they call me a saint. When I ask why people are hungry, they call me a communist,” the poster reads. Translated from its original Portuguese, the quote is from the late Brazilian social activist Dom Heider Camara. Some might call the…
Fittingly for a former toxic site now made environmentally friendly, the new Visitor Center at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge was designed and built to be “green,” with outdoor solar panels, renewable cork flooring and Colorado beetle-kill wood. The $7.6 million Visitor Center opened in May 2011. After a massive $2+ billion cleanup and restoration, Colorado’s old Rocky Mountain Arsenal has been transformed into one of the…
With the possible exception of people sitting around hooked up to oxygen hoses, there’s not much about the O2 Lounge that looks like a hospital. It’s an odd sight, really, to see so many people with oxygen reclining on plush leather couches while the stereo plays Bob Marley & The Wailers despite the snow coming down outside. The O2 Lounge is a small but comfortable oxygen bar on Main…
Downtown Breckenridge is the pride of Colorado mountain towns, offering a wonderful main street, fine dining, and shopping galore. Home to festivals and celebrations year round, the mountain community is known for its vibrant culture as well as its gentle skiing terrain. At the base of Peak 8 is One Ski Hill Place, an ultimate luxury getaway in the cozy mountain town. Home to 88 ski-in ski-out condominiums, One…
As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air and so are plans to romance that special someone. If you’re looking to do better than last year’s roses and chocolates, check out Gunnison-Crested Butte’s “Romance in the Rockies.” The Gunnison County area in southwestern Colorado celebrates the romantic season with a lineup of events ranging from fun for the whole family to intimate treats for couples. Plus, those…
The night will be filled with happy surprises for couples coming to the Lumber Baron Inn to celebrate Valentine’s on Friday, February 10th and Saturday, February 11th. When guests check in at 6 p.m. for the casino murder mystery night or an overnight stay at this historic bed and breakfast in north Denver’s Highlands area, they receive $1000 in mock gambling chips that look and feel just like those…
There are few things that draw people to Gunnison on their Colorado vacation. The first draw is skiing and snowboarding at Crested Butte in the winter months. In the summer, it is the fishing on the Gunnison River and Blue Mesa Reservoir. Others might find themselves there checking out the college, Western State. One thing that it isn’t really known for is its food, but that shouldn’t stop you…
Many people are surprised to learn that Colorado is one of the top wine producing regions in the U.S., but a leisurely afternoon sampling local varietals at the Winter Park Winery will assure you that high altitude wines rank among the best that American vintners have to offer. According to the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board, within the last five years, local growers and wineries have bolstered Colorado’s wine…
Most people plan travel to Breckenridge, Colorado to enjoy the thrill of the ski slopes, but the summer is also an excellent time to visit this mountain community. Once the snow melts, the natural wonders of the mountain come to life, offering numerous opportunities for recreation. As the ice clears from the rivers and lakes, guests can try their hand at rafting, boating, or fishing, activities that are limited…