Tag: Travel
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For Valentine’s Day, a love letter to Colorado’s great outdoors
Dearest Colorado, It is Valentine’s Day, a day to profess my love for thee. But where to begin? Where our love story begins, of course, almost 10 years ago. I was wandering in a way that some of your earliest settlers had wandered across the country. Except they came by wagon, and I in an…
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Five stranded on closed mountain pass after Uber driver insisted on following incorrect GPS route
A recent Uber trip in Summit County will likely become something four unfortunate passengers will laugh about years down the road. That said, it must have been very frustrating at the time it all went down. According to a report from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, four riders and their Uber driver became stranded on…
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Dangerous winds overturn semis, close highways, and prompt ‘blowing dust’ warning in Colorado
Winds have been gusting on Friday in Colorado, and they’ve been causing problems when it comes to traveling around the state, particularly on the Eastern Plains. A 12:14 p.m. update from Colorado State Patrol noted that I-70 was under a ‘high wind restriction’ from Deer Trail to the Kansas state line after multiple vehicles overturned.…
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3 historic mining towns to visit in Colorado in 2026
Given that the state of Colorado was founded in 1876 – 100 years after the United States of America, hence its nickname as the Centennial State – 2026 will be the state’s sesquicentennial celebration. This 150-year anniversary is the perfect time to visit some of the places that helped to build Colorado into what it’s…
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102 places to go and things to do in Colorado in 2026
There’s no shortage of things to do around the state of Colorado thanks to its countless mountain towns, thousands of peaks, and many parks. Looking for some travel inspiration? Here’s a list of 101 things to add to your Colorado bucket list: Note from the author: As always, make sure you’re practicing the principles of…
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Colorado drivers ranked ‘3rd-best’ nationwide, but not all cities alike
A report released earlier this month by LendingTree sought to determine where the best and worst drivers were located in the United States. Sure to be a shock to local residents, Coloradans landed among the best of the best. The report utilized auto insurance inquiries from January 1 through September 30 to produce a final…
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Denver airport train to terminal resumes Wednesday afternoon after smoke in construction area
The train to the terminal at Denver International Airport was resuming service to the terminal after it was suspended for smoke, airport officials said Wednesday. The airport first posted on social media just before noon saying that the train was currently not serving the main terminal due to a smoke alarm, and that travelers would…
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How long does it take to acclimate to Colorado’s high elevation?
With an average elevation of about 6,800 feet above sea level, Colorado has the highest mean elevation in the country. As locals know too well, that elevation can have an impact on daily life, especially apparent when out-of-staters come to town for a visit. A key reason why this elevation tends to impact tourists to…
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One writer reflects on the joys — and stresses — of traveling with a baby
The first time my daughter laughed, my husband and I had just finished plates of tacos in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Zara was touching my face as we watched the ocean waves roll into Medano Beach, and a soft, short giggle emerged. Then another. Her eyes held a look of pure joy. She was just…
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Looking to survive winter driving in Colorado? Pack these 27 items in your trunk
Winter driving in Colorado can come with a bit of risk, as slick and snowy roads might mean getting stuck in traffic for hours at a time or even getting stranded. One piece of travel preparation that can ultimately be life-saving in a worst-case scenario involves packing a vehicle with cold weather survival gear –…