Think Before You Move
Thinking about moving to Colorado? It’s a great place to live as anyone will tell you but you may come up against a few challenges you hadn’t thought of before the move. Here are a few things to look into and find out about before you put down that down payment
Isolation: Many parts of Colorado are far away from city resources so you may be tasked with finding a way to secure water and (more…)
Vacationing at Colorado’s Finest Ski Resorts
Vacationing at Colorado’s finest ski resorts is an exhilarating experience on the slopes. It is the perfect combination of location and alpine elegance at its best.
The Bluesky in Breckenridge exemplifies a ski resort at its finest. Inside this majestic resort lies hot tubs, gamerooms, a pool and fitness room enjoying the comfort and personal service. The Bluesky Breckenridge has unbelievable lodging perfect for the traveling adventurer adjacent to the Snowflake lift. This hotel is not just a hotel; it is a fabulous experience at the finest level. (more…)
The Real Estate and Housing Market in Colorado
The real estate and housing market in Colorado had strong sales over the summer. This was particularly true for the higher end markets. The mid-level markets also did fairly well. Both June and July proved to be great months. Since Colorado only had a modest spring, the strong sales came as a bit of a surprise.
Colorado has a reasonably strong economy, which seems to be playing an important role in their market. They are showing signs of stability when it comes to prices. However, this does not mean that Colorado’s housing (more…)
Finding Your New Home in Colorado
When looking for a new home in Colorado, there are so many possibilities. In the Northwest region of the state is the city of Grand Junction which is east of the Grand Mesa. With spectacular views from the vantage points of Rimrock Drive. In recent years the Grand Valley Wineries have produced a variety of wines. Also located here in this region is the town of Aspen where many of the rich and famous have their winter homes. But in general, Aspen has been highly rated as a skiing destination from beginners (more…)
Planning Your Next Trip to Colorado
The crisp clean air saturates your body with a renewed spirit. You open your eyes and realize, “Hey, I’m not dreaming, I did just climb one of Colorado’s fourteeners.”
Every corner of this action packed state has something to offer. You can delight in summer activities of hiking and camping to winter skiing and snowboarding. If you prefer to take in the mountain landscape on four legs instead of two, saddle up and head out for an old fashion horseback ride. And if exploring your (more…)
Top Ten Things to do in Colorado
Colorado is full of interesting and entertaining things to do. Here is a list of 10 things to do while visiting Colorado.
1. Explore ancient ruins
Colorado’s history is rich in culture. Visit the remains of ancient pueblos to see how people lived in Colorado years ago.
2. Go camping
Spend time in the great outdoors, http://outdoorsinc.com/ by creating memories out in the open country.
3. Find a dinosaur
Search the Colorado landscape for remnants from these long lost beasts.
4. Winter sports
Colorado’s winter sports are one of its main draws. Ski, snowboard, or snowshoe (more…)
Dude Ranches
When it comes to thinking about Colorado, the mind can easily wander to days of the old west when cattle ranching and wrangling was the norm. If you want to experience a little bit of that nostalgia yourself when visiting the state you might want to start investigating some options now so you’ll be ready to ride in the spring thaw. Many ranches offer an all-inclusive vacation that includes civilized delights such as wine cellars, delicious meals and relaxing massage treatments in addition to the authentic experience. Some ranches are open year round (like the Sylvan Dale ranch) since the 3200-acre ranch offers winter activities that include horseback riding, hiking, fishing, and more. But others like the Vista Verde Guest Ranch don’t open until early June (partially due to its elevation of 7800 feet). There are tons of options to choose from running through the alphabet and ending with the Zapata Ranch located on 103,000 acres where guests can ride and learn about the ranch’s 2500 head of bison. If you’re interested in learning more about where your wrangling vacation might be spent we suggest you contact the Colorado Dude and Guest Ranch Association at 1.866.942.3472. Saddle up!
Ten Fun Facts About Colorado
It’s always fun to plan a vacation especially if it’s to stunningly beautiful Colorado. But if you find yourself wanting to espouse some not-commonly-known facts about your latest destination of choice we provide the following items for you to use how you will (and we’re hoping they inspire you to visit the state as soon as possible)!
- Stephen King’s novel The Shining was said to be inspired by the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, a Colorado tradition since 1909.
- Colorado is home to Coors Beer so it should be little wonder that it is also home to more microbreweries per capita than any other state.
- If you’ve heard of the famed herbal tea-maker Celestial Seasonings then you should know that Boulder is home to its factory (on Sleepytime Drive, nonetheless).
- The highest suspension bridge in the world is located in the state. The Royal Gorge Bridge spans the Arkansas River and has a height of 1,053 feet.
- Colorado has a large expanse of open land; in fact, more than one-third of the state’s land is Federal Public Land.
- The city of Denver has the largest city park system in the country and showcases 205 parks in its city limits and 20,000 acres of parkland in its nearby mountains.
- You know Denver is called the “mile high city,” but if you want to truly experience one mile above sea level all you have to do is stand on the thirteenth step of the state capital building which was designed to be precisely (more…)
Christmas Tree Fun
There’s no doubt about it living in Colorado affords you some of the best Christmas tree selection opportunities of just about anywhere else in the country. But before you head out to your favorite Christmas tree farm to select “the chosen one,” here are some tips and pointers to make sure your trip is as enjoyable as possible. When heading out, try to make it a day trip for the whole family if possible, and remember to bring snacks and liquids, or plan (route) a stop along the way for a meal. This is a big day, so make a true “event” of it if possible. Remember to wear old clothes since you don’t want to have to worry about tearing or staining (from sap) clothes that you don’t want damaged. Also remember to (more…)
Love Hiking and Horses? Try Ride & Tie
I always say that when living in Colorado you enjoy one of two outdoor activities: snow skiing or horseback riding. This site will cover a lot about snow skiing, but I wouldn’t be paying homage to “all things Colorado” if I didn’t include a section on one of the most incredibly fun things to do for horse enthusiasts as well. And that’s Ride & Tie.So, what exactly is this Ride & Tie thing, you ask. To borrow from the Association’s definition, it is an endurance race, run on trails and cross-country, generally 20 to 40 miles or more in length, involving teams of one horse/two humans, competing against 10 to 50 other like teams. The humans alternate riding the horse a mile or so, tying it to a tree, and taking off running, while the other human catches up to the horse, unties it and rides past the other human, and so on. The human teammates are mixed or matched pairs: young, old, female, male, fast and not-so-fast, all racing the same course. They work closely with (more…)