Did you know that the Denver Mint produces more than a two trillion pennies, 473 million nickels, 659 million dimes and 168 million quarters? The United States Mints that produce coins (located in Denver and Philadelphia) produce between 14 and 28 billion circulating coins each year — that’s 65 to 80 million coins every day. [...]

Denver has literally thousands of things to do and see during the holidays, but here are See The Southwest’s top picks (in no particular order) to help you celebrate the season. 1. Zoo Lights The Denver Zoo goes all out during the holidays with miles of lighted walkways and displays. 2. The Nutcracker Ballet Watch [...]

The ski season starts early and ends late in the Colorado Rockies and there are dozens of ski resorts to choose from. With three unbelievable mountains, tons of outdoor adventures, lodging and dining all in two unique villages, Keystone is one of the best places to experience the thrill of downhill or the peace of [...]

Explore! Imagine! Create! Discover! Escape to the Denver Art Museum where you’ll visit other places and times through art collections from around the world — Renaissance Italy to the Wild West and everything in between. Best of all, the view is always changing as new exhibits and collections are displayed. Regular collections include: • African [...]

Table of Contents for the Haunted Southwest Series: Haunted Hotel: The Stanley Hotel, Colorado The Vulture Mine, Wickenburg, Arizona Haunted Hotel: The San Carlos, Phoenix, Arizona The Haunted Shores of the Great Salt Lake, Utah Haunted Tombstone, Arizona Haunted Mines: Ghost, Goblins and Tommy Knockers, Southwest Ghost Camels of the Southwest Haunted Dawson Cemetary, New [...]

Table of Contents for the Haunted Southwest Series: Haunted Hotel: The Stanley Hotel, Colorado The Vulture Mine, Wickenburg, Arizona Haunted Hotel: The San Carlos, Phoenix, Arizona The Haunted Shores of the Great Salt Lake, Utah Haunted Tombstone, Arizona Haunted Mines: Ghost, Goblins and Tommy Knockers, Southwest Ghost Camels of the Southwest Haunted Dawson Cemetary, New [...]

Table of Contents for the Haunted Southwest Series: Haunted Hotel: The Stanley Hotel, Colorado The Vulture Mine, Wickenburg, Arizona Haunted Hotel: The San Carlos, Phoenix, Arizona The Haunted Shores of the Great Salt Lake, Utah Haunted Tombstone, Arizona Haunted Mines: Ghost, Goblins and Tommy Knockers, Southwest Ghost Camels of the Southwest Haunted Dawson Cemetary, New [...]

Perched above the gorgeous Arkansas River Valley, the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad is a breathtaking ride full of magic. Stunning views of the Collegiate Peaks, including Mt. Massive and Mt. Elbert, and vast vistas up and down the valley showcase the beauty and wonder of Colorado. The 2 1/2 trip takes passengers through the [...]

The Maroon Bells — located in the Elk Mountains of the White River National Forest in Colorado — are the most photographed peaks in all of North America.  Comprised of a set of peaks topping 14,000 feet, these gorgeous mountains strike a remarkable silhouette against the Colorado sky. The White River National Forest is 2.3 [...]

With the enormous snow melt from the Rocky Mountains, you would think large lakes would abound in Colorado. Oddly enough, the largest natural lake is less than a mile across. Over the past 100 years, of course, Colorado has thrown dams across many of the rivers to form reservoirs, but the state has very few [...]