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It is cold, snowy and rather bleak in Denver in mid-February as I write this. And it isn’t my favorite time of the year to travel. However, it is certainly one of the best times of the year to think … Continue reading
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Imagine this, if you will: You have been following wagon ruts for endless months in a hot, dusty covered wagon, traveling towards a place you know next to nothing about. You have had little to eat or drink for days. … Continue reading
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When the grand-girls were of a much younger age, we often took advantage of a school holiday or break to have an adventure together in downtown Denver. It didn’t cost an arm-and-a-leg to spend all day doing a lot of … Continue reading
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The National Park Service was created in 1916 to protect the country’s growing system of parks and monuments. Its mission is to “preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, … Continue reading
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The National Western Stock Show is a Denver tradition that began in 1906. It involves more than 15,000 animals, rodeos, horse shows, livestock competitions, and auctions. Plus, there are acres of shopping at Colorado’s largest Western trade show, where you … Continue reading
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Factory and attraction tours are a fun way for tourists and locals alike to explore Denver, capital city of Colorado. You will walk away with interesting knowledge and often free samples. Here is a list of free and inexpensive tours … Continue reading
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If you are looking for Balistreri Vineyards and you enter the address—1946 East 66th Avenue in Denver—into your GPS, you may wonder why you have been led to this industrial and warehouse location. There is a reason why John Balistreri … Continue reading
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You already learned how to save a lot of money in PART I and PART II of this article on budget travel. Here are a few more money-saving tips: YOU HAVE ARRIVED: SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP!—Most of us want to … Continue reading
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How to Travel without Breaking the Bank—Part I helped you with some pre-trip budget planning. Here are more suggestions to help you stretch your travel dollars once you arrive at your destination: YOU HAVE ARRIVED: NOW WHAT?—The town’s visitor center—usually … Continue reading
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If you are of a certain age, you might remember a book written in 1957 by travel expert Arthur Frommer—”Europe on 5 Dollars a Day.” On the first page, he wrote: “This is a book for American tourists who own … Continue reading
