{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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Just west of Pikes Peak is a beautiful valley — a valley in which one of the richest fossil deposits in the world can be found, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Over 50,000 specimens have been discovered, representing 1,700 species of animals and plants, including 14 foot wide petrified redwood stumps. In fact, the world’s [...]

Called Crested Butte for the unusual tuft of rock on the top, the Crested Butte ski area has some stunning view of the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness Area and the West Elk Wilderness Area. In 2004, Crested Butte Mountain Resort came under new management. The new owners, Tim and Diane Mueller, have invested more than [...]

Rocky Mountain National Park provides countless opportunities for breathtaking scenery and extraordinary outdoor experiences. It is one of the most well-known, well-traveled and recognizable parks in the country, and yet it offers countless opportunities to experience the wilderness and glory in the majestic peaks. Topping it all is Longs Peak, elevation 14,259 feet, its rugged [...]

Among the dozens of ski areas in Colorado, Beaver Creek is considered one of the best and is perhaps one of the least well known. Many World Cup skiers say Beaver Creek is their preferred place to compete. From personal experience of almost every ski area in Colorado, it’s also this author’s personal favorite place [...]