Colorado has quite a few National Park Sites including 4 National Parks with some amazing amounts of diversity. From impressive peaks, cultural sites, sand dunes, canyons, the state has an abundance of incredible natural and cultural wonders to explore. Several national trails also traverse the state as well as several national monuments as well. … [Read more...]
Category: Colorado
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...]
Otto’s Trail Hike – Colorado National Monument
Colorado National Monument really was a surprise for me. I thought it was going to be a small place, however it is one of the larger monuments you can drive through and brings you along the beautiful ridge of the canyon with incredible views of rock outcroppings. Otto's Trail has some of the best views of the park with views of some of the … [Read more...]
8 Great Things to do in Colorado Springs
There's so much to do 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 … [Read more...]
Guide to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
There are quite a few Fossil related National Monument Sites. Located in Central Colorado, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument protects a large area of fossil beds known for their insect and plant related fossils. Most of the fossils however are indoors, so is it worth visiting? Learn about the site and what you can do here. About … [Read more...]
NPS: Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
One of the most tragic events that occurred across the great plains. November, 1864, 675 cavalry men of spot the camps of Chief Black Kettle, White Antelope, and Left Hand in the valley below them. The Events Leading to Sand Creek Massacre Tensions between the US Government and Indians have come to a boil. Incorporation of Colorado as a … [Read more...]
