On a cool September day in 1976, a group of die-hards took off on their bikes to conquer the grueling trek over Pearl Pass. Little did they know, they would pioneer the legendary tour from Crested Butte to Aspen, which draws dozens of mountain bike fanatics to the quaint mountain town every year.

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The elegant and distinguished Brown Palace Hotel is nestled in the heart of Denver, Colorado against a backdrop of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains. Made famous by the impressive list of celebrity clientele, this historical landmark has been a popular place for diplomats and tourists alike, looking for more than just a night’s rest. The hotel [...]

Consistently hailed as a top place to live green and score a fresh microbrew, Fort Collins, Colorado plays host to a wide variety of dining, attractions, and outdoor adventures. Home to almost 150,000 residents, it has a perfect mix of big-city entertainment and small-town hospitality, featuring an up-and-coming arts scene and a true eco-conscious attitude.

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Nestled under a protective overhang of red sandstone, Manitou Cliff Dwellings near Manitou Springs, Colorado, is a fun and historical place to visit. This Anasazi pueblo dwelling was built by ancient American people who roamed the Four Corners area of the Southwestern U.S. from 1200 B.C. to A.D. 1300. These early people developed from hunter/gatherers [...]

With 165 named trails and 2,965 acres of open skiing, Steamboat is one of the best ski locations in Colorado and is famous for its powder skiing. The light fluffy snow is so unusual that it has received its own name — Champagne Snow — and people come from all over the world to enjoy [...]

La Caverna del Oro or The Cavern of Gold is the story of a legendary lost gold mine somewhere above 13,000 feet, perhaps located on Marble Mountain in Colorado just over Music Pass. Legend says that the Native Americans knew of the gold centuries before European settlers came into the area, but believed the cavern [...]

The white and lavender Columbine, Aquilegia caerules, more commonly known as the Rocky Mountain Columbine, was voted the state flower by the school children of Colorado in 1881. Of the 22,316 votes cast, 14,472 went to the Rocky Mountain Columbine. Even though the children cast their votes in 1881, the Columbine wasn’t adopted as the [...]

At Hovenweep National Monument, around 800 years ago, ancestors of today’s Native American people built some of the most enigmatic structures in the Southwest. Although human habitation at Hovenweep dates to over 10,000 years ago when nomadic Paleoindians visited the area to gather food and hunt game, it wasn’t until around 1200 A.D. that the [...]

Experience the magic of Breckenridge Ski Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado — fantastic runs, great powder and stunning scenery. Breckenridge Ski Resort boasts 2,358 acres of Colorado’s finest ski country, including five terrain parks, two half-pipes and 155 trails spread across four huge peaks. Breckenridge grooms 29% of the runs daily, and has snowmaking capabilities on [...]

Looking for fun things to do with your kids on New Year’s Eve? The Denver Colorado Zoo has the answer with its Zoo Year’s Eve celebration. Children can experience the fun of New Year’s Eve without stretching bedtime — the celebration begins at 5 p.m. and winds up with an early countdown at 9 p.m. [...]