I shared three of my favorite Colorado summer and fall destinations with Kathie J and Chris Grundy (who was filling in for Chris Parente) on the Everyday Show on Fox 31 Denver. Here’s more information if you want to travel to three of my favorite Colorado road trip places. All three of the spots are … Continue reading
Small mining towns often offer big surprises. Prospectors struck it rich in the mining boomtown of Rico in Southwest Colorado in the 1800s and early 1900s. If you’re looking to strike it rich with an unforgettable meal, head to the Prospector along the San Juan Skyway, just 28 miles from Telluride. I wasn’t expecting to find … Continue reading
Roxborough State Park is a gigantic geology jigsaw puzzle. It’s like the world-famous Red Rocks, which are just up the road, only without the crowds. I’ve hiked it several times, but on the first hike, I couldn’t help but think I’d stumbled upon a geological gem. Roxborough State Park is where the prairie meets the … 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
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve fascinate me. I’ve visited the dunes several times and each time, the largest sand dunes in North America against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains take my breath away. With the shifting sand, it’s an ever changing landscape. On my most recent trip, as I was heading toward the … Continue reading
