Monthly Archives: March 2018

Historic Hotel Road Trip: The Strater Hotel in Durango, Colorado

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Welcome to the Strater Hotel in Durango, Colorado, founded in 1888. The streets were dirty and rutted.  Horses and wagons kicked up billowing clouds of dust.  Indians congregated in small groups, selling ponies, blankets and trinkets to folks who passed.  … Continue reading

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Top 3 Hikes in Colorado’s Front Range

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Divided directly in half by the Rocky Mountains, Colorado is home to arguably the most beautiful mountain sights and scenery in the United States. Because of numerous efforts to protect and respect the natural environment over many decades, there is … Continue reading

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Historic Hotel Road Trip: The Creede Hotel in Creede, Colorado (1892)

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PLEASE NOTE: The Creede Hotel in Creede Colorado, founded in 1892, is currently closed and for sale (March 2018). Should it re-open we will update this article. We include it here as a reminder — if you want to see … Continue reading

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Take a Road Trip to Historic Hotels in Colorado

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If a road trip sounds appealing for your next vacation, consider a journey to visit five historic hotels in the southwest part of Colorado . . . . . It is early in 1859.  The cries announcing the discovery of … Continue reading

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A Guide to the Best Beer in Colorful Colorado

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Colorado, and the Denver area specifically, is often called the “Napa Valley” of Beer, and for good reason. It is home some of the biggest names in beer and has more craft breweries than nearly anywhere else. Colorado has 348 … Continue reading

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Self care away from home: How to stay fit while traveling

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Travel can be good for your mind and soul. A change of scenery and pace can break up the monotony of your day-to-day life and leave you feeling refreshed and healthier than ever. But there are some things that shouldn’t … Continue reading

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The 5 Best Places to Go Camping in Utah

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Camping in Utah is something everyone who is avid about the outdoors or has a love of natural beauty needs to experience. The state’s natural beauty stems from a combination of lively deserts, forested and snowy mountains, incredible iconic rock … Continue reading

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The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge: An Urban Oasis Near Denver

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Located just 10 miles northeast of downtown Denver, the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is a 15,000-acre tract of land that is a reminder of what the area used to be like before man left his mark.  It is … Continue reading

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A Long Weekend in San Diego: Best Things to Do

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San Diego is one of the most beautiful places in the US to escape for a long weekend. Shopping in the bustling city, relaxing on the pristine beaches, or exploring museums and historic sites are just a few options for … Continue reading

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A Dark Day in American History: The Sand Creek Massacre

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The Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site, in the southeast part of Colorado, will help visitors gain perspective on the events that happened here in late November, 1864. BACKGROUND OF THE TIME—In the mid-1860s, the Colorado Territory was growing and … Continue reading

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