{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.
Jerome, Arizona, has a unique and exciting history. In the late 1800s, copper was discovered and the mining boom began. During its heyday, the copper mine produced an astonishing 3 million pounds of copper per month (not to mention a nice bit of gold and silver as well) At its high point, Jerome’s population peaked [...]
{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. [...]
{openx:5}If you like outdoor adventure Northern Arizona is the place for you, with endless places to hike, mountain bike, rock climb or just take a scenic drive, everyone can find an outdoor activity that suits them. But if you’re looking for something new and out of the ordinary to explore be sure to spend an [...]
{openx:6}Though it may seem that Utah has a less-than-dynamic cultural milieu, occasionally a place or an event will challenge that sentiment. Such is the case with the Sri Sri Radha Krishna temple located right off of Main Street in Spanish Fork, Utah. Year-round the beautiful Rajasthani-style temple hosts a slew of events, catering not only [...]
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 [...]
