Warm Weather Getaways Near Boulder, Colorado When winter blankets Boulder in snow, sometimes the best cure for the cold is a quick escape to warmer climates. Luckily, there are several destinations within a reasonable drive or short flight where you can trade the chill for sunshine and blue skies. Here are five warm-weather getaways close […]

  Here’s how my favorite AMTRAK ZEPHYR conductor told it as we passed through a tiny Colorado town. The tiny town of No Name sits up on a bluff on the North side of the rail line, perhaps 500 yards above the tracks if memory serves me. And it doesn’t. Don’t rely on my memory […]

  The Rail Line Splits at Dotsero, with a Track Turning North To Salt Lake City. We KNOW that I am a huge fan of the Amtrak ZEPHYR ride from Denver , past Boulder to Grand Junction. As we approach Glenwood Springs from Denver, and before we go through the AMAZING red rocked Glenwood Canyon […]

The state of Colorado is best known for it’s breathtaking mountains and the ski towns that surround them. With dozens of destinations within a close proximity to Boulder, the summer is the perfect time to drive out and explore these unique cities while the sun is out and the crowds are low. Each Colorado mountain […]

1. The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs The Broadmoor is already a legendary hotel, and the fact that it’s dog friendly only makes it that much sweeter. The Broadmoor provides beds, bowls, and treats for your furry friend, as well as the Pitty Pat Pet Club, named after Julie Penrose’s poodle. The Pitty Pat Pet Club […]