Vega State Park: Perfect Place To Play
Colorado state parks don’t close just because it’s winter. They offer an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, no matter the season. Vega State Park, about 50 miles east of Grand…
14 Of The Best Hiking Trails in Durango
Hikers will face some unforgettable adventures by heading for many of the trails near Durango. The town itself offers you a kaleidoscope of color, particularly during the fall. Located in…
The Top 5 OHV Trials Colorado Style
Top 5 OHV Trails in Colorado: A Guide to Off-Roading Adventures Off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails in Colorado offer some of the best off-roading experiences in the United States. With over…
Breck’s Wildlife Preserve: Cool As a Cucumber
Cucumber Gulch Wildlife Preserve You’d be forgiven for assuming that between the cozy mountain town and the snow-packed slopes, there isn’t much else in Breck. But you’d be wrong. Between…
South Platte River Trail: Northeastern Colorado’s Historic Byway
The Rockies disappear in the rear-view mirror. Ahead, Interstate 76 stretches mile after monotonous mile on a northeasterly sweep toward Nebraska. Grandeur is scant. Wheat waves, cattle graze and the…
A Mile High: What You Can Do at 5,280 Feet in Denver
At an elevation of 5,280 feet above sea level, Colorado’s capital city has an ear-popping altitude of one mile. Acclimate in the city for at least a day before heading…
Bridal Veil Falls: Trekking Telluride
Hikers in Telluride can journey to Bridal Veil Falls for spectacular views and also learn a little about the history of the small town tucked deep into Colorado’s San Juan…
Spend Time Outdoors in Estes Park
The main draw to people who plan to visit Estes Park, Colorado, is the vast number of outdoor activities and attractions the area provides. As the gateway to Rocky Mountain…
Chimney Rock: National Historic Site
Look south as you drive across U.S. 160 in southern Colorado, between Pagosa Springs and Durango. What appears to be a spire of rock rises from the landscape like a…
Colorado Trail: From Denver to Durango
Colorado, known for its outdoor lifestyle, has an extensive trail system, not the least of which includes the Colorado Trail, which ranks as one of the state’s top treks. This…
3 Fun Things To Do In Chaffee County, Colorado: A Boomer Paradise
Chaffee County, Colorado – A Paradise Of It’s Own! “We may not be as young as we were, but we’re still cool,” says the oh-so-mellow voice on the radio. That’s…
A Winter Wonderland
The little sorrel mare plunges joyfully through the powdery drifts, like a carousel horse freed from its pole. Her shaggy winter coat is frosted with snow and when she pauses…
Ski or Snowshoe to Dinner: At Devil’s Thumb Ranch
The sun has set and the nearly full moon will soon be rising over the Colorado peaks. Skiers and snowshoers group outside the lodge at Devil’s Thumb Ranch, bindings latched…
Boulder Twin Lakes Inn
When you think of bed and breakfasts or a Colorado inn, you typically think of an old renovated house in the historic district or lodge. Boulder has redefined this notion…
Allenspark, Colorado
A visit to Rocky Mountain National Park often means staying in adjacent Estes Park. But you can ditch the big tourist crowds and go not too much farther away –…
Keystone Ghost Towns
Keystone’s reputation as an outstanding skiing and mountain biking region often overshadows other fun things to do in Summit County, but whether you visit during winter or summer, you’ll find…