My Second Ghost Town: Caribou, Colorado, near Boulder
My second ghost town! Photos and some history of the stone ruins at Caribou, Colorado, a former silver mine in the Rocky Mountains about five miles from Nederland in Boulder County.
Rocky Mountains
Berthoud, Colorado
Small-town Berthoud, Colorado, north of Denver, has antique and thrift shops, plus Arbor Day and December Snowfest annual celebrations.
Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, CO
Great family-friendly FREE park: Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, CO. Beautiful red sandstone "fins" jut skyward next to the Rocky Mountains. Makes a good daytrip from Denver.
Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame, Vail
A well-done ski and snowboard museum at Vail's Transporation Center, part of Vail Village. Excellent displays of snowsport history, this free family and kid-friendly museum is worth a stop and a few dollars in the donation box.
Vail Village Ski Area in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado
A visit to charming, alpine Vail Village at the base of the ski slopes in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Snowy photos and cozy shops and restaurants included!