Just minutes from the main street Fort Collins are 20 miles of trails in Lory State Park. Arthur’s Rock is one of the most sought after summits. This hike is not off-limits in the winter. The trail climbs about 1,200 feet in 1.7 miles and becomes increasingly steeper after winding through snow-capped Ponderosa Pines. The path soon […]
The small town of Montezuma, CO may no longer be full of businesses but the trails keep people visiting. Sitting west of the Continental Divide nestled in the Rocky Mountains above Keystone allows winter enthusiasts to enjoy several trails for either snow shoeing, cross country skiing or snowmobiling. In drier months, bikers and hikers blaze
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The wheels on Georgetown Loop Railroad don’t stop turning in the winter. There are several tours that ring in the holiday cheer. For kids there is Santa’s North Pole Adventure. Jolly Saint Nick Himself greets kids and tells Holiday Tales. Children enjoy homemade cocoa and cookies while looking wide-eyed at Holiday Lights. For adults there
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You know you are running an incredibly unique race when people who finish last are rewarded, not those that cross the finish line first. The prizes for those in first annual Ugly Christmas Sweater 5k run in Louisville, CO are also uniquely different as well. Those wearing the tackiest sweaters walked away with a sought
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Tis the season for the Colorado Ballet’s performance of the Nutcracker. The holiday show tells the classic tale of a young girl’s dreamlike encounter with life-size mice, a land of sweets and of course meeting her dashing prince that guides her through the adventure. The Colorado Ballet’s whimsical performance is top of the line. The
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A special treasure is docked in Atlanta. Dante’s Down the Hatch, comes with an unparalleled atmosphere; live jazz streams from the inside of an 18th century sailing ship, ‘Atlantis,’ six nights a week. Dante Stephensen, a former navy pilot, began generating the idea for his elegant and cozy restaurant while serving America overseas. But his
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A special treasure is docked in Atlanta. Dante’s Down the Hatch, comes with an unparalleled atmosphere; live jazz streams from the inside of an 18th century sailing ship, ‘Atlantis,’ six nights a week. Dante Stephensen, a former navy pilot, began generating the idea for his elegant and cozy restaurant while serving America overseas. But his
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Denver Botanic Gardens has traded in flower bulbs for light bulbs. Blossom of Lights started 22 years ago as a way to bring guests entertainment even when flowers are dormant. Over the course of three months, 1 million shimmering lights were placed poetically through trees and pathways. 1/3 of those lights are sustainable LED lights, which
When I walked into Sonoda’s Sushi I was sure it would be another California roll of a good night. How can you go wrong with such a simple recipe? But the “Tropical Roll” popped off the menu and into my mouth. How could you go wrong with such a creative recipe? By sitting at the
