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Summer in the Rocky Mountain region offers a full calendar of rodeos that honor the Western heritage of the area. One such event is the Greeley Stampede (also known as the Greeley Independence Stampede), held each year in Greeley, Colorado. … Continue reading
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What could we—Grammy and Gramps—do for a few days with our grand-daughters that would be unique? At ages 9 and 11, they have had a lot of wonderful vacation experiences, but I thought they needed something that would push them … Continue reading
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If you make the journey to Fort Laramie National Historic Site, consider a side-trip relating to pioneer travel on the Oregon Trail. Guernsey, Wyoming is approximately 13 miles west of Fort Laramie. OREGON TRAIL WAGON RUTS–Wheels on hundreds of pioneer … Continue reading
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THE FORT’S BEGINNINGS—What is now the Fort Laramie National Historic Site was originally established in 1830 as a fur trading center, well-situated at the confluence of the Laramie and North Platte Rivers. Soon it became a well-known meeting place for … Continue reading
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Welcome to the New Sheridan Hotel in Telluride, Colorado, founded in 1891. A few lucky prospectors found a dazzling lode of gold ore, embedded deep in the heart of the San Juan Mountains. The mine was high, the valley floor … Continue reading
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Welcome to the Beaumont Hotel in Ouray, Colorado, founded in 1886. Nowadays, many travelers enter Ouray from the south after having experienced the description-defying road known as “The Million Dollar Highway.” As you round the final bend before descending into … Continue reading
Welcome to the Grand Imperial Hotel in Silverton, Colorado, founded in 1883. Excitement spread throughout the area! Silver had been found amidst the 12,000-foot-high peaks of the surrounding San Juan Mountains. Because of the remoteness and relative inaccessibility of the … Continue reading
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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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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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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
