Nestled in the heart of Loveland, Colorado is one of the most unique sculpture parks in the nation. Benson Sculpture Garden is currently home to 132 remarkable sculptures, each with its own story and its own creator. According to the director for the park, “It is open to the public throughout the year, and annually this ‘public treasure’ draws tens of thousands of visitors from around the world.” The…
At an out-of-town business dinner, I shared a table with New York- and Toronto-based associates. Between salad and salmon, we discussed hometowns. Denver is probably a pleasant place to live, my companions conceded. But there’s little there for a tourist. The good stuff, they claimed, is all in the mountains. Choking on my chardonnay, I begged to differ. Denver is hardly a cow town, even if it does annually…
Steamboat Springs is an exciting vacation destination for those who love Colorado travel, especially if they love to ski. Ski Town, USA has built an international reputation for its excellent slopes and as such draws thousands of skiers each year. All of that time on the slopes is sure to build up an appetite, and the town offers food to meet most taste buds. Whether you are in the…
Last fall, my family and I hit the highway southwest on a last-minute road trip from our home near Aspen to Montrose. We figured we’d spend the weekend exploring a part of the state we didn’t know that well, hike the nearby Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, and maybe learn a little about the area’s Native American history at the Ute Indian Museum. What we found, to…
Once upon a time, there was a little town southwest of Denver that served as the hub for a farming community. Founded by an entrepreneurial surveyor named Richard Little, he named it for himself: Littleton. The town grew. Denver grew. Eventually they merged – physically, anyway. But Littleton has retained its own unique personality despite becoming what is basically a Denver suburb. Littleton has its own downtown, very different…
If Durango is your family’s summer vacation destination, start planning your itinerary now to experience the best kid-friendly activities available in this historic mountain town. Durango has such an abundance of fun things for kids to do, you’ll have a tough time choosing where to begin your adventure. Here are two of Durango’s best summer activities to help you get started. Ride the Rails Durango’s rich history as a…
Once the snow melts at Winter Park Resort, the mountain turns from white to green and comes alive with colorful wildflowers. The sun stays high in the sky, and the warmer weather is perfect for enjoying the many outdoor activities that Winter Park has to offer during the summer months. Winter Park is a year-round resort, and there are outdoor activities that will satisfy everyone from adrenaline-seekers to those…
“Environmental Preservation” and “Cruelty Conscious” are not often associated with the luxury hotel industry–a commerce that is notorious for using billions of gallons of water washing towels and serving delicacies of veal and lobster in the opulent restaurants around the world. St Julien of Boulder breaks the mold and surpasses even Boulder standards of being an upstanding business citizen for the city. The luxury hotel is situated steps from…
Too distant from Denver for a day trip, Steamboat Springs feels far removed from the bustle of Colorado’s Front Range. In the winter the resort is blessed with abundant snowfall and uncrowded slopes. But when the snow melts and summer arrives, the state’s northernmost ski town turns into one of its most delightful mountain retreats. Colorado Highway 14 from Fort Collins may not be the quickest way to Steamboat…
It’s just before 8 on a summer morning and downtown Durango, Colorado, is barely stirring. A few tourists wander the sleepy streets with steaming cups of coffee, all heading toward a dark plume of smoke billowing over the old brick buildings. As I join them, a shrill whistle cracks the quiet. Heeding the warning, we quicken the pace and move toward the smoke, the noise and pending departure. Most…