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Be Scene on Our
Side of the Divide

877.825.7514
Delta County provides year-round recreation with golf, mountain biking, boating, scenic drives, art shows, Wine Tours, Farm Tours, Council Tree Pow Wow, North Fork Bluegrass Festival, and more.

Fort Collins Convention
and Visitors Bureau

(800) 274-3678
In Fort Collins you'll find award winning schools, a globally-focused university, thriving arts scene, eclectic shops and restaurants, hundreds of miles of walking and biking paths, and a plethora of outdoor activities.

Grand Lodge on Peak 7
866-664-9782
www.grandlodgeonpeak7.com
On Peak 7 of the Breckenridge Ski Area a new resort has been taking shape around the idea that the best things in life should be laid neatly out before you. From the spectacular skiing right out your back door to all the other mountain activities that Colorado provides.

Keystone Resort
888.232.9199
Unlimited Summer!. Free activities, two mountain championship golf courses, two top-rated restaurants, wide range of accommodations, horseback riding, dinner wagon rides, fly fishing, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, activities for children.

Colorado Adventure Center
800.958.6737
www.Coloradoadventurecenter.com
4 great adventures at 1 great price. Raft, zipline, bike, highropes course. FREE LUNCH with Raft and Zip Packages. Lodging can accommodate all comfort levels, from Luxury Suites to Resort Cabins,

Frias Properties of Aspen
970.920.2010; 888.898.3120
We offer luxury condos and homes as well as a 28 room bed and breakfast style hotel on the mall in downtown Aspen.


Aspen Square
617 E. Cooper
800.862.7736; 970.925.1000
The condominium Hotel in the heart of Aspen.

Gunnison Crested
Butte Tourism

800-455-1342
Pure Fun... Simple Life.

Crested Butte Lodging
866.380.6888
Quality rated hotel and condominium vacation rentals in beautiful locations just steps from summer activities.

Montrose
Explore the Black Canyon or soak up local art and
culture. The possibilities
are as vast as the scenery.
800-873-0244
visitmontrose.com

Pueblo Chamber
719.542.1704
302 N. Sante Fe Ave
Surf! Bike Golf! Ride! Do Pueblo!

Royal Gorge Bridge
888.333.5597
Colorado's Natural Wonder with exciting rides and great views.
View brochure!

Ridgway/Ouray Lodge & Suites
970.626.5444
Indoor pool, spa and sauna, complimentary continental breakfast, exercise room.

Rifle Chamber
800-842-2085
www.riflechamber.com
Rifle's downtown features antique shops, fine dining, and historic museums. The area surrounding Rifle is rich with wildlife and gold medal streams that provide some of the best elk hunting and fly fishing in Colorado

Summit Stage
(970) 668-0999
Connecting Breckenridge with neighboring resorts of Keystone and Copper Mountain as well as the towns of Silverthorne, Frisco and Dillon and runs continually from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM all year.

Timberline Condominiums
800.922.4001
A Deluxe Condominium Property at Snowmass. Slopeside, free airport shuttle, wireless internet, fitness center with steam room and shower, outdoor pool.

The Town of Snowmass
970.922.2297

Town of Frisco
970-668-5547
Stroll along our line-up of shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums that guide you to the Marina on Lake Dillon.

Winter Park
Fraser Valley Chamber

800.903.7275
This is our open space. Come get yours. World class views, national parks, mountain biking, music fests, rafting, skiing, hiking, climbing.

Lake City Colorado
(800) 569-1874

Hinsdale County and its historic town of Lake City are gems awaiting your discovery in Colorado's beautiful and rugged San Juan Mountains.

St Moritz Lodge
334 W. Hyman Ave., Aspen
(800) 817-2069

(970) 925-3220
Aspen's Economy Lodge, Easy Access to Shuttles, Continental Breakfast, Free Internet.

YMCA of The Rockies
(800) 777-9622
YMCA of the Rockies has two year-round conference and family vacation centers,
both located in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Estes Park Center is minutes
from Rocky Mountain National Park and Snow Mountain Ranch is just a short distance from Winter Park.

Denver Interntl Airport
8500 Peña Blvd.
303-342-2000

www.flydenver.com
Denver International Airport (DIA), has been rated the best-run airport in North America and consistently ranks as one of the most efficient airports in the United States. Located 24 miles northeast of downtown Denver, DIA served 50.1 million passengers in 2009 and handles an average of 1,600 flights per day.

Daven Haven Lodge and Backstreet Steakhouse
970-627-8144
www.davenhavenlodge.com
Part of Grand Lake since the 1930's. Located within walking distance to down town and the lake, our cabins are set back off the beaten track in a quiet area of the village.

Leadville / Twin Lakes
PO Box 861, Leadville
888.LEADVILLE
Real Fun, Real People, Real Colorado.

Ouray Chamber
Resort Association

(800) 228-1876
Ouray is home to hundreds of miles of historic Jeep roads, sulfur-free hot springs with stunning views and the world-famous Ouray Ice Park.

Pueblo Chamber
302 N. Sante Fe Ave.
(719) 542-1704
Experience the Flavor! Affordable Colorado Golfing Year-Round!

Mountain Resorts
800.686.8075
Choose from 20 resort properties surrounding the Steamboat Ski Area from affordable to indulgent.

Winter Park
Fraser Valley Chamber

800.903.7275
This is our open space. Come get yours. World class views, national parks, mountain biking, music fests, rafting, skiing, hiking, climbing.

Best Western
University Inn

914 South College Ave.
Fort Collins
888.484.BWUI; 970.484.1984
Within walking distance of Historic Old Town. All new indoor pool with hot tub, exercise room and meeting room. Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast.

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The Evergreens
on Fall River

888.686.3393
Luxury Riverfront Cabins.

Wildwood Inn - Estes Park
866-586-7030
Up-scale accommodations bordering national park with private non-adjoining decks. Large vacation homes, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bath suites and romantic studios, many with private hot tubs.

Durango Downtown Inn
866-306-5438
durangodowntowninn.com
Conveniently located, our hotel offers guests easy access to area shopping, various dining outlets and unique art galleries. The world famous Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is within walking distance located just 5 short blocks from the hotel.

Appenzell Inn -
A Suite Resort

800-475-1125
A Swiss inspired inn. New air conditioned suites, studios. Romantic "Suite Heart Loft". In room spas, fireplaces, kitchenettes, indoor heated pool and cozy pub. For non-smokers exclusively.

Estes Park Condos
800.349.1003
Homes, Condos and Suites.

Snowmass Hospitality
(970) 923-0850
A renaissance is bringing a new luxury vacation experience to Snowmass Village, the premier multi-season, family-orientated Rocky Mountain destination resort in the Colorado mountains.

Aspen Winds
on Fall River

800.972.6010
Luxury Riverfront Suites, Gas Fireplaces, Gorgeous Views. From this setting, you can experience all the luxury, excitement and activity the area has to offer, or succumb to the lure of just relaxing in a perfectly picturesque setting on the riverfront.

Columbine Inn
800-726-9049 - Estes Park
Small friendly, affordable, honestly clean, close to restaurants and all activities in the Estes Park Area.

Christie Lodge
800-551-4326
www.christielodge.com
Experience the comfort of the Christie Lodge nestled in the heart of the Vail Valley minutes from Beaver Creek and Vail ski areas. We offer you one and three bedroom condo-suites.

Clarion Inn
Grand Junction

970-243-6790
755 Horizon Drive
Conveniently located off Interstate 70, the Clarion Inn® hotel is one half-mile from Grand Junction Regional Airport. Popular attractions like Two Rivers Convention Center, the Dinosaur Journey Museum, Mesa State College and Colorado National Monument.

Historic Delaware Hotel
700 Harrison Ave.; Leadville
719-486-1418 800-748-2004
On the National Register of Historic Places; period-decorated rooms, cable TV, Grand Lobby for entertaining and meeting new friends. Join us for reunions, weddings, corporate getaways and Murder Mysteries!

Leadville Colorado
& Southern Railroad
866.386.3936
Live history while experiencing the serenity and beauty of the Rocky Mountains in full bloom.

Echo Canyon
River Expeditions

800.575.3246
The most trusted name in rafting since 1978. Located near the Royal Gorge Bridge.


Durango and Silverton
Narrow Gauge Railroad

479 Main Ave., Durango
866.394.4198

A Raft Masters Adventure
800.568.7238

www.RaftMasters.com
More than 20 years' experience providing quality outings for all group sizes. Bases near Denver and Colorado Springs provide easy access for trips from either location. Free wetsuits!

Lift One
970-925-1670 or 800-543-8001
Deluxe one and two bedroom condos in downtown Aspen.

New Sheridan Hotel
(800) 200-1891
Opened in 1891 just four years after Telluride was founded, the New Sheridan Hotel has been welcoming guests for over 100 years. Come see our new renovations this summer!

The Crestwood
(800) 356-5949
Offering condominium comfort, breathtaking scenery and unmatched hospitality. Outdoor heated pool, two hot tubs, a sauna and an exercise facility. Two on site meeting rooms.

Vail's Mountain Haus
at the Covered Bridge

(800) 237-0922
Located in the Heart of Vail Village, Vail's Moutain Haus offers luxury condominium and hotel accommodations only steps from World-class skiing, dining and shopping.

Summit Cove
Vacation Rentals

23110 US Hwy 6, Unit 6, Keystone
(877) 250-7750
Summit Cove provides exclusive vacation rental lodging in Keystone Resort.

Ramada Limited
990 Lakepoint Dr., Frisco
(970) 668-8783
(888) 671-6311
Ramada Limited in Frisco offers a convenient location on the shores of Lake Dillon. The perfect place to bike, hike, ski, sail or just relax in Colorado's Summit Country playground.

(970) 586-4276
In a Beautiful and Secluded location within Rocky Mountain National Park.

Streamside On Fall River
(970) 586-6464
(800) 321-3303
Streamside's secluded village of 20 cabin suites and condos are sprinkled over 17 manicured acres. Challenge yourself to the summit of Old Man Mountain for breathtaking panoramic views of the Estes Park valley or hike the trails of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Christiania Lodge
800-530-3999
Lounge, balconies, queen & king beds, package plans, cable TV, sauna, outdoor pool, golf nearby, parking, heart of Vail Village.

Rochester Hotel
& Leland House

800.664.1920
Built in 1892, The Rochester Hotel is an authentically restored late-Victorian hotel with the charm and luxury of the Old West

The Charter at
Beaver Creek

800.525.6660
Value and Style in Beaver Creek! Located in the Beaver Creek Village featuring hotel rooms and 1-5 bedroom condominiums, pools, hot tubs, spa & restaurant. Walk to shops, restaurants & mountain activities.





5/4/12 - Recently received question...
Drive from SW to NE Colorado
We are planning on riding motorbikes through Colorado late July or early August on our way to Sturgis in South Dakota. We will be entering your state from the southwest having just been to Monument Valley. Can you recommend a route through - we would like to go to Silverton, Telluride, Ouray, Leadville, Aspen, and probably exit through Estes Park or Fort Collins. We don't have to be on the interstate, we quite like smaller roads if there are lots to see. We have about 3-4 days here, it all looks beautiful, mostly interested in scenery and the historic towns etc. Thanks, Rae
See How We Mapped Out Rae's Drive
12/15/11 - Carri Wilbanks
Blossom of Lights
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 require less energy.

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10/27/11 - Carri Wilbanks
13th Floor & Asylum Haunted Houses

The 13th Floor Haunted House will make your blood rush. Fans count on this haunted house for their fear fix because every year it becomes even more astonishing and horrific. The experience will undoubtedly make you question if you are in another world. The house explores the question: What is lurking on the 13th floor?

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9/14/11 - Carri Wilbanks
Unser Racing, Denver
When told racing suits were part of the deal, I was ready to swoop right into my very own go-kart. Unser Racing is a serious indoor go-kart facility located right here in Denver.
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9/14/11 - Carri Wilbanks
The Manitou Incline

The Manitou Incline takes hiking to a whole new level. You can see it for miles coming, inching it's way up the old railway. This trail gains 2,000 feet of elevation in just one mile.

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9/14/11 - Carri Wilbanks
Bishop's Castle

A construction project that started as a simple cottage has evolved into an eloquent castle. Herds of visitors flock to see Bishop's Castle in Southern Colorado everyday. If you are brave enough, you will take the stairs to the top of the two towers, one reaches 160 feet. Majority of the masterpiece has been created with one set of hands. They belong to Jim Bishop who has been crafting the castle for the last 43 years. He bought the land the royal castle sits on when he was 15 years old, for just 1,250 dollars. When asked where he learned all the tricks of the trade, he says it's in his blood. He has designed it with spontaneity, with no blueprints or set plans.
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9/14/11 - Carri Wilbanks
Royal Gorge Railroad

The Royal Gorge Railroad is the fast track to some of the most sweeping views in Southern Colorado. The train departs just blocks from the main street of Canon City. Passengers are rolled below the 1,000 foot granite cliffs of the Royal Gorge. The roaring waters of the Arkansas River below the Gorge are filled with rafters and kayak's challenging the rapids. The ride is two hours and in the 24 miles in length.
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9/14/11 - Carri Wilbanks
Holy Cross Winery, Canon City
The magnificent structure of the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City may first catch your eye, but the winery located next door makes certain you will settle in for awhile. The idea was started by Benedictine Fathers at the Abbey next door and blossomed into a full-blown winery. The owners have since changed but the wine keeps bottling. More on the Holy Cross Winery....
9/14/11 - Carri Wilbanks
Colorado Prison Museum

I served my time at the Colorado Prison Museum in Cañon City. Experience what it was like to live behind bars as you step behind one of the 32 original holding cells of the Women's Prison. It opened from 1935 and shut down in 1968. A story unfolds in each cell.
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6/20/11 - Carri Wilbanks
Film on the Rocks
There is nothing that sings a summer night like Film on the Rocks. This is the 12th season and each year it becomes more popular. Some shows completely sell out the entire amphitheater which seats 9,450 people. And if it's not sold out, it's always a packed house. This year 13 films will be screened through August 22nd.

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5/17/11 - Carri Wilbanks
Touring Stranahan's, Denver
My cup looked as it was filled with GOLD! I followed our tour guides tip, breathed in with my nose and mouth and took a taste. It was smooooth! Yeeehaw! I was soon the newest fan of Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey.
If you live in Colorado, have visited Colorado, or ever plan on coming to Colorado… you should tune in. This 94 proof whiskey is the first micro distillery in 'Rado, pretty rad. Right?
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4/26/11 - Carri Wilbanks
X-Country Skiing at Breckenridge Nordic Center
Step down. Kick the Ball. Glide. That's all you need to know and what do you got? The basics of cross country skiing. These thoughts ran thorough my head throughout the day, and luckily didn't fall out when I fell down. I know, I didn't think it was possible to fall cross-country skiing, otherwise I would have padded myself up with pillows!

The beauty of cross country skiing is that it can be picked up in a day,
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4/26/11 - Carri Wilbanks
Colorado Midland Railroad
My wheels were chugga chugga choo choo'ing as I rolled into the Colorado Midland Railroad. The model railroad that is housed in the basement of Union Station has a history dating back to 1933. The "original" Colorado Midland Railroad was found abandoned in 1920. Since the railroad has gained traction with modern additions and restoring the old.
The rails keep running solely on passion. Members meet regularly to work make improvements to the rails and even bring in some of their own toys to add on. More...



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