The climate and natural resources of the Animas Valley in Colorado, has made it a gathering place for humans as far back as 14,000 years ago. The first inhabitants were hunter-gatherers who followed the buffalo herds and other game into the area. The settlement of Durango, Colorado remained sporadic for nearly 12,000 years until the [...]

Listed among the top five most haunted hotels in the United States, the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, is also one of the most beautiful locations you can visit. Located just six miles away from Rocky Mountain National Park, this historic hotel offers amazing vistas in every direction, mixed with old world charm, served [...]

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 [...]

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.

{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}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 [...]

{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 [...]

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.

{openx:5}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. [...]