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 [...]

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 [...]

Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction, Colorado, is only 31-square miles — a tiny fraction of the huge Colorado Plateau, which covers more than 500 square miles. Yet this small section packs a mighty punch. It has some of the best redrock expanses, deep canyons and sandstone towers the Southwest has to offer. Best of [...]

Imagine sandstone rock formations that soar 300 feet into the air and hang precariously over the valley floor, all set against the backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak. The rock formations resemble the fins of gigantic sea creatures breaking the surface of the sandy soil below. The soaring vistas and inspirational scenery make Garden of the [...]

Nestled in a gorgeous valley and surrounded by 14,000 foot peaks, Taylor Park Reservoir in Colorado is a fisherman’s dream. It also happens to be an outstanding vacation experience nestled as it is in the Collegiate Peaks. At an elevation of 9,300 feet, during the summer months the sky is shocking blue, the air is [...]

{openx:10} 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 [...]

{openx:10}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 [...]

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 [...]

{openx:9}As soon as you arrive at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort in Nathrop, Colorado you can feel something special in the air. Majestic mountain backdrops, steam rising from a babbling creek, and the feeling of both a sacred retreat and the luxury of a resort all greet the visitor to this natural mountain sanctuary. With [...]

{openx:7}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. Originally opened [...]