Like any other town in Colorado, Glenwood Springs provides a bevy of activities to take part in year round. During the summer months, vacationers can hike through the town’s ample national forest areas or explore them via a number of…
Crested Butte is known as one of the best places in Colorado to ski. If you are planning Crested Butte, Colorado travel for this purpose, then you will want to choose lodging that is near the mountain. This cuts down…
Being a resort town, Keystone is always bustling with activity and a steady stream of tourists, skiers, and snowboarders. For those looking to get away from the noise of the town there are lodges like the Ski Tip Lodge where…
Aside from hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts, there are a number of rentable condos in the Keystone area that are available to those on their Colorado vacation. These range from simple one bedroom units to larger 9 bedroom townhouses. …
There is nothing more perfect for a Colorado vacation then spending a long weekend in a mountain lodge. This is especially true for those looking to venture out to Leadville as it is one of the premier mountain getaways in…
Welcome to the Hotel Colorado! This hotel may not have a song named after it, but that’s ok. With a colorful history that reaches back to 1893, this “Grand Dame” has housed a number of notable guests such as former…
Summit County is known as Colorado’s Playground. There’s a saying in Summit County: “Come for winter and stay for summer.” Frisco, located in the heart of Summit County, has several lodging options to choose from when visiting during any season.…
Located just over 10 minutes from downtown Fraser, CO is the beautifully enchanting Devil’s Thumb Ranch. Anything but demonic in nature, the year-round ranch is home to two restaurants, spa, and unbelievable accommodations for the ultimate Colorado getaway. Just west…
If you are looking for unsurpassed luxury and scenery, Over the Edge Chalet will fill that need and then some. Listed as one of the Top 10 rental homes in the entire country by Reuters, this Chalet drips elegance and…
The first time I stayed at the Limelight Lodge was back in 1991. It was my first ski trip to Aspen, Colorado. Back then, the Limelight was an affordable lodging alternative to the higher-priced hotels Aspen is known for —…
If you’re taking a vacation in Colorado and looking for Winter Park, Colorado hotels The Vintage Resort Hotel and Conference Center is a landmark that has recently been upgraded, making it a comfortable and relaxing place to stay. If you…
There are many reasons that one might find themselves in the mountain town of Frisco, Colorado. This could be the result of a Colorado ski vacation, a passion for history, or because of a love for good ol’ fashioned BBQ. …
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…
If you’re searching for the spirit of the old west, you’ll find it at every turn in Crested Butte, Colorado. This historic mining town of about 1,500 residents is a year-round destination for outdoor lovers, history buffs and travelers seeking…
Beyond the sleepy hamlet of Lake City, pavement ends and the forest road I follow turns to dirt. Mountains define our state and provide its identity. Within Colorado’s rectangular borders, the Rockies thrust their highest summits. Peaks form backdrops for…
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa is as close as one can stay to Beaver Creek Ski Resort. In fact, the ski lift is just outside the door where the ski valet hands guests pre-warmed boots. Upon entering the…
At resorts and ski areas in Colorado, and across the country, lift operators make the chairs go ‘round. So don’t duck the ropes and don’t grumble when they ask for your pass on an icy day. Just smile, help your…
Smile! It’s springtime in the Rockies, when snow is deep, temperatures are mild, days last longer and sun shines stronger. Best of all, you can sleep in while the snow softens to a cushy carpet and ski or ride later…
About a dozen skiers stood on top of Gold Hill Ridge at Telluride Ski Resort on a brisk December weekday. We stamped our feet and huffed into our mittens while gaping at the expansive scene: a series of 13,000- and…
What to do when friends or relatives come to visit? Here is where Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper takes his guests when they come to town. goColorado What is your favorite bar or night spot? John Hickenlooper The Bluebird Theatre is…
In 1965, Sherman Poppen bolted two skis together to make a snow-riding surfboard for his daughter. Dubbed a “Snurfer,” the design achieved instant popularity, and a manufacturer sold more than a half million of them the next year. The new…
“Yah, yah, yah, yah” robustly sings the lively—but not rowdy—crowd gathered around an oom pah band during Vail’s Oktoberfest. Robust smells of grilled bratwurst and spit-roasted pork blend with lively strains of Bavarian music, while visitors dance to the lively…
A rich blue sky envelops me. Sun streams onto my face. The air holds still and clear. Nothing invades my space — no trees, no structures and no people — just the sky and pristine snow, soft under my ski…
Stuck between a rock and a hard place? Not even close. Climbing guide Eric Zerowin sets anchors high above the shores of Lake Dillon as his two guests absorb the views. The late-morning sun shines brightly in the blue sky,…
Wolf Creek is the snowiest spot in Colorado. No matter how much snow the rest of the state gets, you can bet Wolf Creek has more. Its lucky location at 10,300 feet on top of Wolf Creek Pass takes an…
Snow – it’s the stuff boarders and skiers dream of – and it has arrived in Colorado’s mountains, where the slopes are getting ready for business. To celebrate the end of Colorado’s snow fast, Copper Mountain ski resort will host…
Like diamond dust sprayed on black velvet, shattered particles of light glisten in a crystalline winter sky. Overhead, the Milky Way spills a swath of creamy luminescence that flows through the celestial hemisphere. Stars glimmer with galactic intensity, undimmed by…