Bryce Canyon with its beautiful red rock canyons and mystical hoodoo formations is actually open through winter. Imagine seeing snow in contrast with the beautiful red stone. Weather permitting, you could be in for a real treat.
Natural wonders of the world
October 29, 2012 by
Intrepid travelers have their favorite “natural wonders,” and it’s not always the best known places that capture one’s sense of awe.
Discover historic Como Colorado
September 26, 2012 by
The sleepy little town of Como, Colorado is a hidden treasure. Established in 1879, it was once a bustling railroad town. Today it’s the town that time forgot. Because there’s been no development here, much of it remains the way it was. Sadly, much of the town was destroyed in a 1909 fire and not rebuilt. Miners heading out from Denver for the gold rush towns of Leadville and Breckenridge rode the train over Boreas Pass.
Aspen Meadows Resort: Luxury retreat in Aspen, Colorado
September 3, 2012 by
Aspen Meadows, an all suite resort, has earned Forbes’ Four Star designation. The design and furnishings echo the Bauhaus philosophy of clean lines and functionality, using design to unite mind, body and spirit. In their eyes, nature was the unifying element bringing the trio together. All the resort’s contemporary buildings are either white or a color called “Bayer Blue,” named after the architect. It was the color of the façade of Aspen’s historic Hotel Jerome at the time the buildings were designed.
Mesa Verde Country in Colorado: Churros, weavers and wine
June 5, 2012 by
Agritourism is thriving in rural Mesa Verde, Colorado. “Talk is sheep,” laughs Betsy Harriston, while cradling a Navajo Churro sheep so we can run our fingers through the white wool. “This is genetically the same as the ancient sheep raised by the tribe for its blankets and clothes.” The sheep bleats plaintively in the expanse of Harriston’s Crabapple Tree Ranch near Mancos, Colo. in the shadow of Mesa Verde National Park.
Healthy things to do during National Park Week
April 21, 2012 by
With nearly 400 national parks – and free admission all week, April 21-29, 2012, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce a young person to a national park. By introducing kids to these majestic places, we give the gift of learning a healthy lifestyle and help guarantee the future of parks for future generations.
