Red Rocks Open-Air Amphitheatre: Morrison, Colorado
by Michele Kadison
It is hard to believe that this enormous 300 foot slab of sandstone was once the site of an ancient sea bed. Evidence of tropical plants pressed into the sandstone and other geological phenomena tells of dinosaur skeletons etching their imprint into fossils found all around the area. Later on, tribal ceremonies conducted [...]
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The Colorado Railroad Museum: Golden, Colorado
by Michele Kadison
There’s hardly a person who isn’t mesmerized by the sound of a train whistle blowing in the distance, suggesting the romance and freedom of travel. One of the best places to enjoy the nostalgia of the old railroad system is the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden. Whether you are a child or an [...]
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Mt. Evans: Idaho Springs, Colorado
by Michele Kadison
Only one hour outside of Denver, Colorado sits one of the area’s most famous mountains, Mt. Evans. Over 14,000 feet high, you can reach the top of Mt. Evans even if you’re not the fit climber you wish you were.
The adventure begins by driving up Mt. Evans Road, the highest paved road in [...]
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Hotel de Paris Museum: Georgetown, Colorado
by Michele Kadison
One of the most stunning pieces of architecture in west, the Hotel de Paris Museum stands as a testimonial to Adolphe Francois Gerard, a wealthy Parisian who came to America looking for adventure in the early gold rush days. After enlisting in the Army, he deserted soon after, changed his name to Louis [...]
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Colorado: Where the Buffalo Roam
by Michele Kadison
Back in 1914, Denver, Colorado took seven buffalo from a wild herd in Yellowstone Park and placed them on a new game preserve in Genesee Park, just 30 miles from downtown. Since then the herd has grown in numbers and it is easy to see these buffalo grazing on either side of the [...]
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Buffalo Bill Museum: Lookout Mountain
by Michele Kadison
There’s hardly an American who hasn’t heard of Buffalo Bill Cody, born William Frederick Cody. With his eternal love for the Colorado Rockies, Cody originally worked as a scout for the military, helping to find food resources for the troops. His amazing buffalo hunting ability earned him the name Buffalo Bill along with [...]
Categories: Denver Mountains