Situated at the convergence of the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek, Pueblo is part of the Front Range Urban Corridor in Colorado. There are many aspects to this city that set it apart from the rest of the more popular Colorado vacation areas, mainly that it receives only about 12 inches of precipitation each year. [...]
If your Colorado travel plans bring you to the charming community of Alamosa, you are in for a treat. This true western town is known for its close proximity to Great Sand Dunes National Park. Here, you can explore the tallest dunes in North America. When you are done, take a soak in the hot [...]
The year 2011 was a big year for the Colorado National Monument, and a big year for us. My husband and I celebrated 5 years while we visited Colorado National Monument, and Colorado National Monument celebrated 100 years thanks to John Otto, who was the first custodian of Colorado National Monument. In 1907, Otto wrote, [...]
With the nickname of “Icebox of the Nation,” one would wonder why you would visit Fraser, CO for your Colorado vacation. While some might shun this city because its average temperature hangs precariously around 32° Fahrenheit, for others who enjoy frolicking in the snow or fun outdoor activities, it can provide a perfect epicenter for [...]
The stone castle stands tall on a gentle hill, framed by century-old trees, a sandstone canyon wall as its backdrop. The castle, and the story of the man who built it, quickly capture the imaginations of visitors. Glen Eyrie was the personal retreat of Civil War hero Gen. William Jackson Palmer, the founder of Colorado [...]
With 878 acres of open space along the South Platte River, the park offers children and adults the opportunity to experience activities such as hiking, mountain biking and canoeing, as well as the chance to see over 300 species of wildlife. Fishing is also popular in the park’s five lakes and the 2.5-mile stretch of [...]
Long before tourists arrived, a lone Englishwoman explored the vastness of what is now Rocky Mountain National Park. Isabella Bird’s sojourn here came in the fall and early winter of 1873, not long after the mountain man and before the first pioneers built ranches here. She recorded her impressions in a book, A Lady’s Life [...]
It’s a lonesome two-lane highway, populated with antelope and scrub oak, that stretches for more than 100 miles between Alamosa and Salida in the south-central part of the state. A great way to break up the drive, stretch your legs and amaze the kids along the way is to stop in at the Colorado Gators [...]
Estes Park is a prime Colorado destination for vacationers wanting mountain splendor and outdoor fun. Located near Roosevelt National Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park is a splendid summer getaway. In addition to Estes Park’s signature activities of hiking, horseback riding, wildlife tours and rafting, we’ve compiled a few activities that help travelers [...]
Everyone knows that in our frantic world of cell phones, e-mail and the Internet, it’s difficult, if not impossible, to get away from it all. And, even without such high-tech items, who has the time to escape? It might be hard to believe, but 100 years ago conservationists were thinking about you, your stress and [...]
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