I had never even knew such a place like Bent's Old Fort NHS existed. However, during it's hey day it was the center of a busy part of the world. And such an important fort, trading post, and stopping point for travelers, soldiers, locals, and more. Tribes, Americans, Mexicans, and people from around the world all would stop here at Bent's Fort. … [Read more...]
Category: Colorado
Visiting Amache National Historic Site – Colorado
Also known as the Granada Relocation Camp, Amache National Historic Site is the location of a Japanese Internment Camp in Colorado. The camp housed nearly 10,000 detainees across is history from 1942 - 1945. The camp was one of the larger camps among the dozens of relocation facilities that houses Japanese inmates. These concentration camps are … [Read more...]
Over 25 Great Things to Do in Denver
So you are Looking for the Best Things to Do in Denver? As someone who recently moved to the area, I've been exploring myself. Both within and around the city. There's a lot to do in Denver proper as well as Incredible places to Explore around the Area as well. So let's explore what to do. This list is continuously updated as both Denver gets new … [Read more...]
Best Time To Visit Denver
Denver Colorado is one of those cities that what you expect from the weather is often not what you get. In Denver, since moving there, the one thing I learned is that Denver's weather is unpredictable. Find the best time to visit Denver can be tough for those who've never been. It's also surprising. Not just because you can have multiple … [Read more...]
Ultimate 11 Day Colorado National Park Road Trip
A Colorado National Park Road Trip is one of the best ways to see this amazing state. Colorado is one of the most beautiful and diverse states in the United States. Did you know that the highest Sand Dunes in North American, incredible Alpine mountains, historic Puebloan dwellings, dinosaur fossils, and more are in this state? Yes. It's really … [Read more...]
Guide to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Did you know, the largest sand dunes in North America are in Colorado? Yes, Great Sand Dunes National Park feels like a place that shouldn't exist. Incredible field of dunes set among high Colorado peaks. But it's this that makes it such a magical place. If you are looking to explore, this guide should help you get started. About Great … [Read more...]
Guide to Mesa Verde National Park
For more than 700 years, people lived and flourished in the mountains, valleys, and cliffs of Mesa Verde National Park, located in present day Southwestern Colorado. And then somewhere around 1300 AD, the people left. Why they left? Where did they go? That's a lot of the information that is important to learn in Mesa Verde NP. Let's explore the … [Read more...]
Guide to Exploring Dinosaur National Monument
One of the most remote parts of Colorado, Dinosaur National Monument is along the area of the country famous for its fossils. I was shocked to learn that the majority of dinosaur fossils, including many of the famous big ones are from the US across much of the mountain region. Much of these areas were part of a great sea that covered the land and … [Read more...]
Visiting Meow Wolf Denver
I had heard about Meow Wolf as soon as I arrived in Denver. It was something that my friend had mentioned to me and it quickly became a thing I really wanted to do. It's certainly one of those experiences that people mention as "must do" in Denver. So I finally did it. I'm here to help you understand if visiting it is worth it for your … [Read more...]
Cliff Dwelling Tours Info – Mesa Verde National Park
The best part of visiting Mesa Verde National Park is exploring and touring the cliff dwellings throughout the park. Mesa Verde is home to 600 cliff dwellings across the 81.25 mi² of the park. That's a lot of cliff dwellings and a lot of park. In addition there are many pit houses, mesa top houses, and more throughout the park. It is … [Read more...]
Best Ways to Get from Denver to Breckenridge
Getting to and from Denver is one of the main things many people do when they come to Colorado. Going from Denver to Breckenridge (and back) is one of the more popular routes especially during the winter. Breckenridge is an incredible town with access to both Breckenridge Ski area as well as trails, wilderness, and ski areas in the surrounding … [Read more...]
Best Things to Do in Boulder Colorado
Boulder, located in the foothills of the Rockies, is one of the most beautiful cities in the United States. It always ranks as one of the best places to live or even to visit. Living here in Colorado, it's one of my favorite spots to explore, grab coffee, or more. Here we look at some of the best things to do in Boulder Colorado. Pearl Street … [Read more...]
