Boreas Pass near Breckenridge is usually one of the first places in Colorado, and the country, for the aspens to start putting on their vivid display of autumnal hues. Normally, the golden aspens peaks around September 18-20 in that area. My friend Kristen and I took her Jeep out for a ride up Boreas Pass … Continue reading
**Update June 2019 – Isak Heartstone Troll will have a new home this summer. Read blog: Breckenridge Troll has a New Home for where to see him.** I went trolling in Breckenridge this week. Really, I saw a troll. In the East Wellington subdivision of Breckenridge, Colorado, there’s a giant troll made of trashed lumber … Continue reading
Colorado road trips from Denver don’t require long drives to feel like a true escape. Within two hours, you can trade city streets for mountain views, historic downtowns, and wide-open spaces that define the state’s outdoor spirit. Here are three of my favorite Colorado road trips from Denver. These easy, rewarding getaways are great places … Continue reading
If you think May just means mud in the Colorado mountains, you’re wrong. It’s a transition from snow and the grays and browns of winter to the vibrant shades of green of summer. The shoulder season as it’s called is a secret season for folks like me who enjoy strolling through a quaint mountain town … Continue reading
If you’re a foodie, you should check out the culinary gold mine in the mountain town of Breckenridge, Colorado. Every time I go there’s something new. I love trying and sharing my finds in Breck (and other Colorado mountain towns!) and did so in my “Silver Lining of Rich Roots: The Town of Breckenridge, Colorado” … Continue reading
If you’re looking for a picturesque place to classic or skate ski, head to Breckenridge Golf Course, which becomes the Gold Run Nordic Center in winter. Here’s why – you get amazing views of the Ten Mile Range in the rolling terrain of the historic Delaware Flats and Gold Run Valley at the mouth of … Continue reading
In 1859 fortune seekers flocked to Breckenridge, Colorado. The Gold Rush was on. By 1880, the mining boom was in full swing. Folks dreamed of striking it rich with finds like “Tom’s Baby,” a 13.5-pound gold nugget discovered in 1887. Mining communities like Preston were in their heyday. Like most mining towns, boom turned to … Continue reading
When you’re looking for a great spot for après in Breckenridge, Colorado, head to the canteen, the Canteen Tap House and Tavern that is. It’s comfort food and local brews served up in one of the oldest buildings on Main Street. My friend Melissa and I both decided to go with a Canteen Cocktail. Our pick … Continue reading
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