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
This roadside “attraction” is a real gem, a real treasure actually. I was heading to Denver after a stop in Pagosa Springs and decided to make a stop at Treasure Falls. According to legend, there’s “a treasure of gold” buried in the mountain home to the falls. In the late 1700s about 300 Frenchmen secretly … Continue reading
It’s the appetizer that is an absolute must at Gessner in Hotel Talisa in Vail, Colorado. The three crostini bites look like a culinary work of art. As good as they look, they taste even better with loads of lobster, avocado, tomato, and roasted corn drizzled with lemon terragon crème fraîche on a crostini. On … Continue reading
