Breckenridge, CO
Welcome to Breckenridge Breckenridge, Colorado, has grown from a rough-hewn mining town to a year-round destination. With beautiful views, unique attractions and shopping, and world-class ski resorts, Breckenridge welcomes visitors with 300 days of sunshine, inspirational views and incredible opportunities to play in the mountains.
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Welcome to Boulder Boulder, Colorado, has been dubbed “the city nestled between the mountains and reality.” Tucked into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, a lively cultural scene and incredible outdoor attractions make it hard to find an area of Boulder that isn’t intriguing. The fantastic climate, wide-open spaces, scenic mountains, and plethora of parks…
Read MoreRocky Mountain High
As one of the most visited national parks in America and also one of the highest, Rocky Mountain National Park guarantees an elevated experience for lover’s of the outdoors. Come and spend a chunk of time at Estes Park for there is much to see and do there and in this nearby national park that…
Read MoreOld School Cool: Ski Maps
With Jack Frost peeping around the corner, I have one thing on the brain; mountains. Though I don’t consider myself an athlete, I do have an affinity for, you guessed it, ski maps. And, oh, how far they’ve come…as mountains have grown over time, so have the maps. Ski maps today have come a long…
Read MoreOld West Meets New
Like many interesting and enjoyable places in the American west, Boulder has a nice blend of old and new west and this comes across in cultural events that take place there. Whether it is a little café offering live bluegrass or jazz music, a boutique art gallery or a playhouse, there is an abundant assortment…
Read MoreMore Must-See Boulder
Most enjoy the young, happening vibe that reigns supreme in Boulder. In addition to this old mining town being a bastion for young professionals, it’s also greatly populated year-round with students. The University of Colorado’s main campus was established here in 1875. It officially opened in 1877 and for many years CU Boulder has been…
Read MoreIntroducing Discovery Map of Colorado Springs, a new family-run visitor guide that joins 120+ Discovery Maps across North America
DATELINE: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO and WAITSFIELD, VT – Discovery Map International, the leading provider of colorful, hand-drawn maps of top destination cities and towns throughout North America, is pleased to announce its expansion into the Colorado Springs market via a new franchise agreement with local residents Nicholas and Sharon Boyd. The inaugural Discovery Map of…
Read MoreEstes Park, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
Imagine life in the Rocky Mountains around the mid 1800s or even a little later. It was pretty darn rugged. And when travelers set out–mostly to do some trapping or to move from one place to the next for other reasons–it could be very rough going. There were very few established places of lodging outside…
Read MoreHit the Streets of Durango
Back in the day, every mining town of Colorado built a landmark hotel. That’s how they flaunted their riches and lodged the visiting bankers and financiers looking to invest in the mines. Fortunately many of those hotels remain today and Durango’s “grande dame,” the Strater Hotel, ranks as one of the most elegant. Go here…
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