Enjoy a quieter Beaver Creek getaway in late summer and fall with hiking, mountain views, wine, great dining, and fewer crowds in this Colorado mountain resort village. Continue reading
Category Archives: Explore Colorado
This is all about the great outdoors. As an expert on travel and adventure in the Centennial State, I share my experiences in “Explore Colorado.” Since I lived in San Antonio and Houston for a total of 11 years, and travel back frequently, I share my adventures in the Lone Star State in “Explore Texas.” The “Explore the Outdoors” section features a plethora of adventures from La Bufadora near Ensenada, Mexico to walking the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville, South Carolina. In “Explore the Parks,” I shares my many adventures in national parks from the desert of Joshua Tree National Park to the snow covered peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Hiking Beaver Lake Trail: A Beautiful Climb from Beaver Creek Village
Hike from Beaver Creek Village to Beaver Lake on a scenic Colorado trail climbing more than 1,600 feet through forest to an alpine lake in the Holy Cross Wilderness. Continue reading
One Night at Kindred Resort, Keystone’s Newest Luxury Hotel
Kindred Resort brings luxury rooms, elevated dining, mountain views, and an unbeatable gondola-side location to Keystone’s River Run Village. Here’s how I spent one adventure-filled night at the new resort. Continue reading
North Table Mountain: One of My Favorite Quick Hikes Near Denver
Looking for a quick hike near Denver? North Table Mountain Park’s 3.2-mile Tilting Mesa to Mesa Top Loop delivers over 500 feet of climbing, wildlife, and great views in under two hours. Continue reading
Square Top Lakes Trail: One of Colorado’s Prettiest Alpine Hikes
Hike the Square Top Lakes Trail from Guanella Pass near Georgetown for alpine lakes, wildflowers, water crossings, and stunning Mount Bierstadt views. Continue reading
GoPro Mountain Games & Summer Fun in Vail, Colorado
From elite athletes and dock-diving dogs at the GoPro Mountain Games to concerts, alpine gardens, and mountain adventures, discover why Vail is one of Colorado’s top summer destinations. Continue reading
Winter Park Resort Summer Adventures: Colorado’s Coolest Mountain Escape
Discover why Winter Park Resort is one of Colorado’s best summer destinations with mountain biking, alpine slide, scenic gondola rides, Rocky Mountain National Park, and cool mountain weather. Continue reading
One Night at Hotel Colorado: Suite 415 and a Balcony View Over Glenwood Springs
There’s something special about a historic hotel holding onto its stories. Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs has been doing exactly that since 1893. It’s history, staff, and legends are why one of my favorite stays in the Rockies. Originally built during Colorado’s silver boom, the hotel quickly became a favorite of socialites, politicians, and travelers … Continue reading

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