The Sky Pond Hike is one of the best trails in all of Rocky Mountain National Park. This hike includes some epic nature from several waterfalls (including one you climb), lakes, mountain views, forests, and more! The hike reminded me a lot of some of my favorite hikes of Glacier, including Grinnell Glacier and the Highline trail. You’ll see why … [Read more...]
Category: Colorado
Camp Hale National Monument: Visitor Guide
1942 World War II has been raging throughout much of the world. The US had just entered the war a few months earlier. The US among other allies have been considering many options for assaulting Axis strongholds. America needed a better training and preparation facility for some of the harsh alpine conditions in Europe. History of Camp … [Read more...]
Meow Wolf Denver: Advice Before Going
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...]
Independence Ghost Town – Colorado Visitor Guide
Founded in the late 19th century, Independence Ghost Town saw at its height a population of nearly 1,500 people. Life at 10,900 feet was tough, but the town grew to over 40 businesses and many homes and other buildings. These days, about 90 buildings have been discovered in the town. About the Ghost Town Located at 10,900 feet, the … [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...]
8 Great Things to Do in Colorado Springs
There's so much ]in Colorado Springs, that Finding Great Things to Do in Colorado Springs was tough to narrow down. I think the list we have here will keep you busy for several days if not more. For most folks visiting, your time is limited and helping you narrow down the best things to do isn't easy. So we pick a good sampling of different … [Read more...]
Visiting and Doing the Maroon Bells Hikes
The Maroon Bells Hike is the literal postcard of the State of Colorado. It's actually what you see on many of the advertisements for the state. I actually saw and learned about it the first time behind the desk at a hotel I was checking into. And I knew I had to visit. The trouble with it being so picture or err... poster perfect is that it's … [Read more...]
28 of the Best 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...]
ULTIMATE Denver to Moab Road Trips (Epic National Park Stops)
Traveling from Denver to Moab is one of the best ways to see the state of Colorado. For sure, you can do it in one day with under 6 hours of driving. However going from doing a proper Denver to Moab road trip can be a fantastic adventure! So we help break down different ways to explore the dates and make it into an epic road trip. How … [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...]
Colorado
The 38th State of the United States, Colorado brings to mind incredible mountains, nature, outdoor adventures, and the old wild west. Colorado is all these things and more. Actually, what is surprising for many people is that there's more than mountains to the state, nearly half the state is flat (such as Denver, east). The state has a history … [Read more...]
Best Mountain Towns in Colorado
Unlike what most people think the mountains are not the entire state, Colorado Rockies are it's most iconic aspect. The mountain towns that dot the landscape across the state are destinations in and of themselves. Many of them are also great ski towns, so if that's your sport of choice there's so many to check out. If you are planning your trip to … [Read more...]