Richard III at Colorado Shakespeare Festival 2018

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The Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s Richard III takes place on a relatively bare stage. There are two large wooden squares at the rear of the stage, the lower section of the largest providing a long platform that serve nicely as the … Continue reading

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Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site–An Open Door into the American West

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A TRADE CENTER ON THE FRONTIER—In the early 1800s, brothers William and Charles Bent and their friend, Ceran St. Vrain, discussed the possibility of monopolizing fur trade in the southwest part of the United States. A trade center between the … Continue reading

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Preserving the Past: Fort Union National Monument (near Waltrous, New Mexico)

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Just a few miles off Interstate 25 in northeastern New Mexico lie the red adobe ruins of what was once the largest military fort west of the Mississippi.   For forty years, from 1851 until 1891, Fort Union functioned as an … Continue reading

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Samson the Elk: An Estes Park Icon

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As cold weather and snow descend on the lofty mountains around Estes Park, Colorado, herds of elk begin their annual trek to lower meadows in Rocky Mountain National Park where food is still abundant. Here, the mating ritual, known as … Continue reading

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Spend a Day in Chimayó, New Mexico

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Without a doubt, Santa Fe (New Mexico) is a magical place to visit at any time of the year.  Its history, culture, and architecture fascinate and inspire.  Its art galleries and shops make it one of the most important art … Continue reading

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Meeteetse Museums Hosts Tour of Legend Rock Petroglyph Site, June 9

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Press Release: The Meeteetse Museums will host its annual tour of Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site on Saturday, June 9. This year’s tour will be led by John Fish, Assistant Superintendent of Hot Springs State Park, and Marit Bovee, Archaeologist/Paleontology … Continue reading

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Travel Tip: Over-packing!

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It might seem a bit odd that someone who loves to travel would admit to having difficulty with that very activity.  It isn’t really the travel part I struggle with.  It is what happens prior to the trip . . … Continue reading

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Ride the Rails to the Grand Canyon

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Most visitors to Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona) arrive by private automobile.  Convenient, perhaps, until it comes to finding a place to park.  During peak travel times, parking at the Canyon ranges from minimal to non-existent. To avoid this headache, … Continue reading

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The Ultimate East Coast Road Trip

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Summer is just around the corner, and one of the best ways to embrace the warm weather is charting an epic vacation with your friends or family. You could take a day trip, but why not get the most bang … Continue reading

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Shows: Gem and Mineral Shows in Rocky Mountain Region, 2018

I stopped in at the Gem and Mineral Show held at the Archer Complex in Cheyenne, Wyoming from May 19-20, 2018. The complex is just east of Cheyenne on I-80. I picked up a few flyers and brochures for other … Continue reading

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