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...]
Category: Colorado
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...]
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...]
Visiting Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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 mountain town with access to both Breckenridge Ski area as well as trails, wilderness, and ski areas in the … [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...]
National Parks in Colorado
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...]