Girls’ Getaway: Spring for the Spas
My idea of a perfect weekend escape with friends? Two nights at a nearby (but not too close) hotel, pampering spa treatments, fine dining and plenty of outdoor activity. Throw…
Dining Al Fresco: Front-Row Seat to Mountain Peaks
Dining outside is one of the delicious delights of summer — a European tradition that has captured American diners big time. We find patios in gardens and malls, on rooftops…
Sculpture on the Blue: Massive Art Exhibit in Breckenridge
In summer, walk along the Blue River bike path in downtown Breckenridge, Colorado, and you’ll likely spot outdoor sculpture faster than you can find the first T-shirt shop. Impressive, considering…
Breckenridge Museum: A Rags-to-Riches Story of Barney Ford
Everyone knows Breckenridge as one of America’s top ski resorts. But not many visitors know that the town also owns a rich history of mining dating to the discovery of…
Breckenridge’s Evolution: From Snurfer to Snowboard
In 1965, Sherman Poppen bolted two skis together to make a snow-riding surfboard for his daughter. Dubbed a “Snurfer,” the design achieved instant popularity, and a manufacturer sold more than…
Slopes Less Taken: Going to Great Heights
A rich blue sky envelops me. Sun streams onto my face. The air holds still and clear. Nothing invades my space — no trees, no structures and no people —…
Mush! Going to the Dogs in Breckenridge
The training period lasted less than two minutes, and it went something (though not entirely) like this: “Put your feet here. One foot on the brake to slow down, two…