by Michele Kadison

Frequently overlooked due to its location, this magnificent byway will take you through the forested Wet Mountains and then the serene Wet Mountain Valley where the Sangre de Cristo Mountains stand tall against the sky.  On this route you will start in the city of Pueblo, which was the home of the Ute [...]

Categories: Colorado Scenic Drives

by Michele Kadison
Colorado is a state with more scenic byways than any other.  Each byway speaks of not only tremendous natural beauty, but also of historic and cultural elements that comprise the history of the region.  Along with its ten nationally designated byways, there are fifteen Scenic and Historic Byways that have been recognized for [...]

Categories: At a Glance Colorado Scenic Drives

by Michele Kadison

In the beautiful months of June through September, the Colorado Rockies Alpine Loop makes a fascinating backcountry drive as an addition to your vacation plans.  A rugged four-wheel drive terrain, you need to be appropriately equipped to take this almost surreal route where the landscape often competes with something that could be found [...]

Categories: Colorado Scenic Drives Southwest

by Michele Kadison
Just south of downtown Denver is one of the best city parks in the Colorado Rockies.  Head over to the junction of South Downing Street and East Louisiana Avenue where you’ll find Washington Park, 165 acres that are always hopping with the young and trendy as well as families, oldsters, vacationers, and just [...]

Categories: Colorado Attractions Denver

by Michele Kadison

I don’t have kids, but my best friend does.  I hadn’t seen her in a long time and decided to bite the bullet when she suggested that I join her and her family for a short vacation in the Colorado Rockies.  Its not usually my cup of tea to travel with small children [...]

Categories: Articles Family Fun

by Michele Kadison
When on your vacation with the family, look no further than just outside of Denver for some of the best places to enjoy a little bit of the old West, with its pioneer history, scenic drives, train travel, dinosaur bones, and amazing wildlife viewing.

Lookout Mountain

Right on the top of this mountain is the [...]

Categories: Colorado Attractions Denver Uncategorized

by Michele Kadison

There are many things to do for the whole family in Denver, so when planning your vacation, don’t forget to take along the kids!
The Children’s Museum of Denver
What better way to learn than through play!  Designed for toddlers through eight years old, this interactive environment is as inspiring as it is fun.  Story [...]

Categories: Colorado Attractions Denver

by Michele Kadison

When it comes to whitewater rafting, there is no better vacation destination than the Colorado Rockies for rafters at every level.  This is a sport with something for everyone, from the novice who wants to drift down a tranquil waterway or the extremist who wants to test his/her chops against nature at its [...]

Categories: Colorado Activities

by Michele Kadison

Want to see nature at its finest, grandest, and most thrilling?  Take an off-road tour through the Rockies and experience a deeper connection with nature than you could ever imagine.  Perfect for your vacation travel, off-roading takes you off the beaten track where you can explore any type of terrain.  Bring as much [...]

Categories: Colorado Activities

by Michele Kadison
There are many ways to get your adrenaline fix when traveling to the Colorado Rockies.  Any number of activities are designed to put you on the edge where life seems just a bit more vivid.  Here at rockies.com, we’ve come up with some good dare-devil fun for those of you looking to up [...]

Categories: Articles Extreme Sports