The month of July is the height of the wildflower season in the mountains of Colorado — delicate Columbine, bright purple Lupine, Indian Paintbrush, a wide variety of wild daisies, wild roses, and many more. There is no place better for viewing these beautiful blooms than at the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival in Crested Butte, [...]

El Rancho Restaurant is a Colorado landmark. In operation since 1948, this classic Colorado restaurant offers visitors and locals alike a rustic dining and lounging experience with sweeping views of the Continental Divide as a backdrop. The scenic gathering spot even offers event rooms, where you can celebrate your special occasion with Colorado as a backdrop.

Mt. Bierstadt, named after the 19th century painter Albert Bierstadt, stands at 14,060 feet and is considered the 38th tallest 14er in Colorado. That’s mountain talk for peaks over 14,000 feet in elevation. Out of the debated 54 that hold the sky at a distance, Mt. Bierstadt is one of the easier summits to obtain. [...]

Ever feel the need to just relax? Silly question. One of the best places in Colorado to pamper your mind, body and soul is Glenwood Hot Springs! There isn’t a better place than the “Grand Spring,” the supplier of the nearly three block long, super-sized, natural mineral pool. The Ute Indians used the healing qualities [...]

Like to get out in the rugged Rockies? Here’s an opportunity to get some great scenery shots and a little exercise to boot! Right off of Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon, just east of Grizzly Creek Rest Area and the Shoshone Power Plant, lies one of the most rewarding short hikes in Colorado. The trick [...]

What do the Beatles, Dave Matthews and U2 have to do with Colorado? Each group had a landmark performance at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado and helped bring the venue into the eyes of the world as a special place to see a concert while also enjoying some stunning landscape. The surrounding park is also a haven for outdoor adventurers, and features a restaurant, gift shop, concert memorabilia and even an official Colorado Welcome Center.

If you’re a sports-fan, Denver is the town for you; the city has a team for every professional sport you can think of, including soccer and lacrosse. But recently another sport has been on the rise, women’s roller derby. This bad-girl sport requires a fast set of skates, a fearless attitude and a mean hip-check. [...]

The Cherry Cricket, or “The Cricket” as its called by Colorado residents, is a restaurant and bar that sits in the middle of one of Denver’s most posh communities: Cherry Creek North. It has been in its present location since 1951 and not only has a history, but still looks forward to the future. The [...]

With classic Colorado springtime beauty, summer fishing and camping, vibrant fall colors, and blankets of snow for winter recreation, Sylvan Lake State Park is a destination for all seasons. Tucked in an alpine forest just south of the town of Eagle, Sylvan Lake is a peaceful getaway that offers the tourist an array of activities [...]

You line up at the start. You stretch your legs, ready for the long haul. The gun finally goes off and you’re suddenly moving in a pack of hundreds, maybe even thousands of fellow runners. If the thrill and challenge of a marathon is something that gets your blood pumping, Colorado is the place to [...]