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Friday 26 January 2018

Top Ten Colorado commercial office markets

January 26, 2018 0 Comments

Top Ten Colorado commercial office markets

Lovely-Colorado has an amazing array of office space and commercial real estate available to companies in need of commercial space. Despite the current recession, the #Colorado office market is still running strong with many options for perspective tenants to choose from. Given these circumstances, the time has never been better for tenants to get the best possible leasing deals on their next Colorado Office Space.

The commercial office market in Colorado can be broken down into ten major submarkets, they are as follows:

1. The #Denver Tech Center Office Space - Originally home to many cable and satellite technology companies, the Denver Tech Center now caters to businesses of all kinds in 122 multi-tenant and single-occupied office buildings totaling just less than 12 million square feet of office space.

2. Central Business District (Downtown Denver) - The CBD is the heart of Denver's business community and home to countless Headquarters and regional offices. In the Mid 70's, Denver saw a boom in commercial development due to the exploration of oil and gas in the west and is still home to many of the companies that helped develop it during that era. Denver has experienced quite a bit of expansion in recent years helping to diversify its commercial offerings to accommodate just about any space requirements an organization may have.

3. Colorado Springs Commercial Real Estate - Colorado Springs is the second largest metro area in Colorado with an estimated population of 400,000 residents, it is also home to the U.S Air Force Academy and a few military bases. The area is quite beautiful and offers just about any outdoor recreational opportunity one can imagine, making it a desirable location to any person or organization looking for commercial or industrial space in Colorado. If your company deals with government contracts or targets outdoor enthusiasts, Colorado Springs would be an ideal place to invest in your next Colorado Office Space.
Colorado Springs Commercial Real Estate


4. Aurora Office Space - Aurora is a suburb located on the south-east side of metro Denver, combined the two cities are considered the seventeenth or eighteenth largest city in the United States. Aurora is also the second largest city in the metro area, so it is easy to understand why they have an extensive inventory of commercial properties available.

5. Boulder Commercial Space - Boulder, Co has always been considered its own market, often referred to by locals as "The People's Republic of Boulder". This market is resilient and is known for its highly educated work force. The city also prides itself as a progressive, environmentally conscious community, which makes investing in Green and Alternative Technologies highly desirable to any organization thinking about making Boulder their next headquarters.

6. Broomfield/Interlocken Office Space - Broomfield has experienced quite a bit of expansion in the last two decades boasting millions of square feet of commercial space including retail and industrial space. Situated half-way between Denver and Boulder and nestled just along the Flatirons of the Colorado Front Range, Broomfield offers an endless assortment of professional and personal amenities to any perspective business owner.

7. Inverness Commercial Real Estate - Located just south-east of Denver, this submarket is utilized by many companies looking for the work/live environment with many residential and retail offerings available. Access to public transportation is another strong attribute that makes this market very attractive to businesses considering relocating to Colorado.

8. Denver West Office Space - This submarket can be a little confusing to people that are not from Denver, due to the convergence of three different Colorado Cities called Denver West. Portions of Golden, Lakewood, and Denver meet just east of the foothills and provide an excellent venue for any organization requiring immediate access to the mountains. Applewood Technology Center is home to many progressive Tech Firms which reside in this Colorado submarket.

9. Lakewood Office Market - Located just west of Denver, Lakewood is one of the larger cities in the metro area. With convenient access to many of Colorado's major highway arteries, transportation in and out of this market is very easy and highly desirable to all that lease space in this city. Parts of this market are also considered the Denver West Market so when you are looking for office space be sure to learn the difference between the two.

10. Northern Colorado Commercial Real Estate - The northern portion of Colorado is less populated then the central area; however there are two cities in Northern Colorado with commercial offerings to consider. Fort Collins and Greeley are the largest cities in Northern Colorado and are able to provide just about any commercial real estate necessity you may have. The area is home to two of the larger Universities in the state, Colorado State University and University of Northern #Colorado, providing an ample amount of educated workers to choose from.
Northern Colorado Commercial Real Estate

Best of Colorado Fly Fishing Hotspots

January 26, 2018 0 Comments

Best of Colorado Fly Fishing Hotspots

Best of Colorado Fly Fishing Hotspots

Colorado fly fishing is an adventure that you won't want to pass up on your next vacation. Colorado fly fishing offers something for every angler. Mountain streams, river basins, lakes, and reservoirs fill the need of any fly fisherman.

Where to Fly Fish in Colorado:

Colorado offers fly fisherman miles of world class fly fishing streams where the waters are managed by the Colorado Department of Wildlife to guarantee you the populations of large trout that you are looking for.

You may be a crackerjack fly fishing angler and know all the hot spots for fly fishing in Colorado or you may be new to the state and need some expert guidance. When you get your Colorado fishing license, be sure to pick up your free copy of Colorado Fishing Season Information & Wildlife Property Discovery booklet or go to any of the local Colorado Division Wildlife offices and pick up the Colorado fishing map.

Colorado fly fishing is divided into five regions: Northeast Region; Northwest Region; Southeast Region; Southwest Region; and the Denver Metro Region. You can choose many fine Colorado fly fishing spots in any of these prime fly fishing regions. Your Colorado fly fishing experience can be divided into fishing the roaring streams and majestic rivers to fly fishing the many mountain lakes and large reservoirs.

Fly Fish the Northwestern Region of Colorado


The Northwest region of Colorado offers fly anglers a variety of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs to choose from. From the Yampa River and its tributary, the Elk river in the north to the prime Colorado fly fishing rivers of the southern part of this region, the Northwest region of Colorado is noted for fly fishing.

Colorado fly fishing is at its finest from Meeker and the White River to the grand Colorado River running through central Colorado from the high mountains. Fly fisherman will delight in the trophies they find fishing this region's rivers. Most notably, the Green river, Blue river, Roaring Fork River, and the Crystal River provide anglers with the fly fishing adventure they are looking for.

Colorado fly fishing is found on the lakes and reservoirs of the region too. Grand lake and Grandby Reservoir are found on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park and are both noted for their fishing. Steamboat Lake is in the north of this region and is a picturesque place for the fly fisherman to angle. Other reservoirs include Williams Fork Reservoir, Willow Creek Reservoir, Stagecoach Reservoir, and Wolford Reservoir to name just a few.

Wherever you are looking for a fly fishing adventure, Colorado offers excellent fly fishing conditions and opportunities. Colorado fly fishing is constantly improved by the efforts of the fifteen Colorado Division of Wildlife hatcheries. The Colorado Division of Wildlife stocks over 4.3 million 10-inch fish a year, in addition to 43 million warm-water species and 11 million cold-water species. Catch and release fishing is popular and if you don't plan to eat the fish you've caught, please help conserve Colorado's precious fly fishing resource by returning the fish to the water.

What to fly fish for in Colorado:

The natural beauty of the Colorado fly fishing spots is distracting even to the most seasoned angler. But distractions notwithstanding, and the proper fly fishing equipment, fly fishing anglers and enthusiasts are more than able to hook trout species like browns, bookies, and the rainbow trout in the rivers and streams that fly fisherman prefer. Fly fisherman may also stumble upon grayling and cutthroats too.

The other species that can be found here in Colorado's fly fishing lakes and reservoirs are Walleye, Wipers, Yellow Perch, Crappie Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Tiger Muskies, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed. Colorado fly fishing provides any angler with an experience of a lifetime.

Various lures and worms work best during the spring runoff when the waters are high and streams running fast. Flies usually work best during late July, August and September. Watch for what's hatching in the area where you're fly fishing. This is the indication of which fly fishing flies will work best. Mayflies, caddis flies, midges, and stone flies predominate in this fly fishing area.

Colorado fly fishing is world class and you will find some of the best fly fishing in North America. There is no excuse not to pick up your fly fishing rod and tackle and set out on a leisurely Colorado fly fishing vacation of a lifetime.

Thursday 25 January 2018

Wednesday 24 January 2018

USA-Colorado-Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad-Autumn-Misc.

January 24, 2018 0 Comments
USA Colorado Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Autumn Misc
Colorado Railroad-Autumn-Misc

USA-Colorado-Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad-Autumn-Misc

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a 3 ft narrow gauge heritage railroad running between Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado. The line runs for 64 miles over 10,015 ft Cumbres Pass and through Toltec Gorge, from which it takes its name.

Climb aboard our National Historic Landmark for a 64-mile day trip you’ll never forget. Our coal-fired steam engine carries you through steep mountain canyons, high desert, and lush meadows as you zig zag between the Colorado and New Mexico border. Open your eyes to spectacular and rare Western scenery which can only be viewed from our train’s unique route. Ride in the Victorian elegance of our deluxe parlor car or choose the budget-friendly coach car. Either way, a delicious buffet lunch is included. Trains depart daily from Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado, from late May’s blooming wildflowers through the gold leaves of October. A luxury motor coach chauffeurs you back to your starting point at the end of the ride. Let’s fire up your adventure.

Monday 22 January 2018

Amazing Colors, Maroon Bells Colorado, Sunrise, Aspen on Great Atmosphere

January 22, 2018 0 Comments
Amazing Colors, Maroon Bells Colorado, Sunrise, Aspen on Great Atmosphere
Amazing Colors, Maroon Bells Colorado, Sunrise, Aspen on Great Atmosphere
Amazing Colors, Maroon Bells Colorado, Sunrise, Aspen on Great Atmosphere
Maroon Bells at Sunrise, Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, Colorado. ​The 14,000-foot Maroon Bells, near Aspen, remain one of the enduring icons of American landscape photography. Even at sunrise, the shores of Maroon Lake are lined with hopeful photographers from across the country and around the world.

Rocky Mountains Colorado

January 22, 2018 0 Comments
Rocky Mountains Colorado
Rocky Mountains Colorado
Rocky Mountains Colorado
Rocky Mountains Colorado
  • The Rocky Mountains are a western region of the United States of America, and offer skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and road and mountain biking, hiking, camping, kayaking, horse-back riding, and white water rafting in the summer. Rocky Mountains, by name the Rockies, mountain range forming the cordilleran backbone of the great upland system that dominates the western North American continent. Generally, the ranges included in the Rockies stretch from northern Alberta and British Columbia southward to New Mexico, a distance of some 3,000 miles (4,800 km). In places the system is 300 or more miles wide. Limits are mostly arbitrary, especially in the far northwest, where mountain systems such as the Brooks Range of Alaska are sometimes included. The Rockies are bordered on the east by the Great Plains and on the west by the Interior Plateau and Coast Mountains of Canada and the Columbia Plateau and Basin and Range Province of the United States.

Thursday 18 January 2018

Colorado Rockies Baseball Team Coors Field

January 18, 2018 0 Comments
Colorado Rockies Baseball Team Coors Field
Colorado Rockies Baseball team Coors Field
Colorado Rockies Baseball team Coors Field

Colorado Rockies Baseball team

The Colorado Rockies are an American professional baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League West division. Wikipedia
  • Location: Colorado, United States
  • Arena/Stadium: Coors Field
  • NL Pennants (1): 2007

Coors Field 

Coors Field is a baseball park located in downtown Denver, Colorado. It is the home field of the Colorado Rockies, the city's Major League Baseball franchise. Wikipedia
  • Address: 2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
  • Capacity: 50,398
Did you know: Coors Field is the fifth-largest baseball park by capacity (50,445) in the world. wikipedia.org

Wednesday 17 January 2018

FIRST DATE Garner Galleria Theatre Denver, CO 80204

January 17, 2018 0 Comments
FIRST DATE Garner Galleria Theatre Denver, CO 80204
FIRST DATE Garner Galleria Theatre Denver, CO 80204
FIRST DATE Garner Galleria Theatre Denver, CO 80204

FIRST DATE Garner Galleria Theatre Denver, CO 80204

JANUARY 17, 2018 - APRIL 22, 2018

When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner when other restaurant patrons transform into supportive best friends, manipulative exes and protective parents.

EVENT CATEGORY: Dance/Theater

BINGO AT THE GLENWOOD SPRINGS ELKS LODGE

January 17, 2018 0 Comments
BINGO AT THE GLENWOOD SPRINGS ELKS LODGE
Brilliant fall foliage surrounding Aspen
Brilliant fall foliage surrounding Aspen

Glenwood tram
Glenwood tram
BINGO AT THE GLENWOOD SPRINGS ELKS LODGE


JANUARY 18, 2018 - DECEMBER 27, 2018 

Family Bingo Night every Thursday at the Glenwood Springs Elks Lodge. Early game starts at 6:00PM, Main Game starts at 7:00PM


AMTRAK'S WINTER PARK EXPRESS SKI TRAIN

January 17, 2018 0 Comments
AMTRAK'S WINTER PARK EXPRESS SKI TRAIN
Amtrak's Winter Park Express - The Ski Train
Amtrak's Winter Park Express - The Ski Train

AMTRAK'S WINTER PARK EXPRESS SKI TRAIN

JANUARY 17, 2018 - MARCH 25, 2018

Formerly known as the Ski Train, Amtrak has reintroduced its route between Denver's Union Station and Winter Park Resort for skiers and boarders looking for a relaxed ride to the slopes in 2018.
Running Saturdays and Sundays, January 5–March 25, 2018, plus every first Friday of the season: January 5, February 2 and March 2.
The trip takes only two hours. Early-bird pricing is $29 one way on select departures. All other tickets are $39, $49 and $59.
Winter Park Express schedule:
- Depart Union station at 7am
- Arrive to Winter Park at 9am
- Depart Winter Park at 4:30pm
- Arrive to Union station at 6:40pm

MILE HIGH HOLIDAYS

January 17, 2018 0 Comments
MILE HIGH HOLIDAYS
MILE HIGH HOLIDAYS
MILE HIGH HOLIDAYS 

MILE HIGH HOLIDAYS

Denver comes to life during the holiday season, with millions of twinkling lights, festive parades, seasonal performances, special events and much more. Plan your unforgettable holiday getaway.

GAY SKI WEEK On Aspen Mountain

January 17, 2018 0 Comments
GAY SKI WEEK On Aspen Mountain
GAY SKI WEEK On Aspen Mountain
GAY SKI WEEK On Aspen Mountain
GAY SKI WEEK


JANUARY 17, 2018 - JANUARY 21, 2018
Aspen Gay Ski Week is the premier gay and lesbian winter travel and vacation event in Colorado. Aspen Gay Ski Week is a week long LGBTQ winter event held in January each year. We have plenty to for everyone..even if you don't ski or board. We have daily skiing/boarding on one of the four mountains in the area with guides for all abilities. We also have daily apres ski parties, dinners, comedy, film, boutique & art walk, nightly parties, snow shoeing, sleigh rides, yogo & spa days...and much much more.

    • EVENT CATEGORY: Dance/Theater, Music/Concert, Nature/Outdoors
    • SUITABLE FOR AGES: Adults (18+)




      Tuesday 16 January 2018

      Yellow Road Ohio Pass, Colorado

      January 16, 2018 0 Comments
      Yellow Road Ohio Pass, Colorado
      Yellow Road Ohio Pass, Colorado
      Ohio Pass, Colorado

      • Ohio Pass is a Mount Axtell gap in Gunnison County, Colorado, located one mile southeast of Kebler Pass. The Colorado Department of Transportation refers to the traversing road as Gunnison County Road 730. Wikipedia
      • Topo map: USGS Mount Axtell
      • Elevation: 10,065 ft (3,068 m)

      Ohio Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 0,080 feet (3.072 m) above the sea level, located in the Gunnison National Forest, in Colorado, USA.

      The road over the pass is called Colorado Road 730, but also known as Gunnison County Road (GCR) 730 and Ohio Creek Road (former SH 341). The first eight miles are paved, the remainder gravel/dirt. It’s appropriate for automobiles except for extremely low clearance vehicles. Large RVs and boat trailers are not advised on the narrow portion near the top of the pass.

      Monday 15 January 2018

      San Juan Mountains Colorado

      January 15, 2018 0 Comments
      San Juan Mountains Colorado
      San Juan Mountains Colorado
      San Juan Mountains Colorado

      The San Juan Mountains are a high and rugged mountain range in the Rocky Mountains in southwestern Colorado and northwestern New Mexico. The area is highly mineralized and figured in the gold and silver mining industry of early Colorado. Wikipedia

      • Highest point: Uncompahgre Peak
      • Country: United States of America
      • Parent range: Rocky Mountains


      Passes: Red Mountain Pass, Dallas Divide, Wolf Creek Pass, Imogene Pass, Molas Pass, Coal Bank Pass

      Colorado fall colors, San Juan Mountains, Colorado

      January 15, 2018 0 Comments
      Colorado fall colors, San Juan Mountains, Colorado
      San Juan Mountains, Colorado
      The San Juan Mountains are a high and rugged mountain range in the Rocky Mountains in southwestern Colorado and northwestern New Mexico. The area is highly mineralized and figured in the gold and silver mining industry of early Colorado. Wikipedia

      • Highest point: Uncompahgre Peak
      • Country: United States of America
      • Parent range: Rocky Mountains


      Passes: Red Mountain Pass, Dallas Divide, Wolf Creek Pass, Imogene Pass, Molas Pass, Coal Bank Pass

      Roxborough State Park Denver Colorado

      January 15, 2018 0 Comments
      Roxborough State Park Denver Colorado
      Roxborough State Park Denver Colorado
      Roxborough State Park Denver Colorado

      Roxborough State Park is a state park of Colorado, United States, known for dramatic red sandstone formations. Located in Douglas County 20 miles south of Denver, Colorado, the 3,339-acre park was established in 1975. Wikipedia

      • Address: 4751 Roxborough Dr, Littleton, CO 80125
      • Area: 5.217 mi²
      • Hours: Open today · 8AM–5PM
      • Martin Luther King Jr. Day might affect these hours
      • Established: 1975

      Friday 12 January 2018

      Colorado Springs Golf

      January 12, 2018 0 Comments

      Colorado Springs Golf

      Colorado Springs Golf


      Hikes are fine, but a better way to exercise and enjoy the mountain scenery of Colorado Springs is to play golf. In a city dubbed the "Newport of the Rockies" there are scenic golf courses at all prices. While rates at Broadmoor Golf Club, the top public course in Colorado, top out north of $200, at nearby Cheyenne Shadows, on the grounds of Fort Carson, a prime-time round can be had for a small fraction of that. There are a wide range of challenges in Colorado Springs, as well. The long and short of it: Antler Creek Golf Course is the second-longest track in the nation at 8,058 yards. By contrast, the Lee Trevino-designed Appletree Golf Club measures 6,407 yards. Sightseers can take Cog Railway to the top of Pikes Peak, or they can view the majestic mountain from below as they play the Golf Club at Bear Dance or the jaw-dropping 27 holes as Kissing Camels Golf Course, open to customers of the Garden of the Gods Lodge. Other publics in the area are Pine Creek Golf Course, Gleneagle Golf Club and Monument Hill Country Club. Solid courses in Colorado Springs include the 27 holes at Patty Jewett Golf Course and Cherokee Ridge Golf Club.

      Yes, this does happen. Snow - Durango Colorado

      January 12, 2018 0 Comments
      Yes, this does happen. Snow - Durango Colorado
      Durango Colorado

      • The City of Durango is the county seat and the most populous municipality of La Plata County, Colorado, United States.
      • Durango is a small city in southwestern Colorado, near the New Mexico border. The 19th-century Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad steam train passes mountains and canyons. In the city center, its affiliated Railroad Museum displays restored locomotives, aircraft and a baggage car converted into a movie theater. Nearby, the Powerhouse Science Center offers interactive exhibits in a former power plant.
      • Elevation: 1,985 m
      • ZIP codes: 81301-81303
      • Weather: 8°C, Wind NW at 23 km/h, 34% Humidity

      The Full Wolf Moon Rising over the Dillon Pinnacles Blue Mesa Lake, Colorado

      January 12, 2018 0 Comments
      The Full Wolf Moon Rising over the Dillon Pinnacles Blue Mesa Lake, Colorado
      The Full Wolf Moon Rising over the Dillon Pinnacles Blue Mesa Lake, Colorado

      At 800 square miles, northwest Colorado’s Grand Mesa is one of the largest flat-top mountains in the world, and its landscape sets it apart from much of the rest of Colorado — that so many lakes can be found so close together is a bit of an anomaly in this high-altitude state.

      Blue Mesa Lake, Colorado

      • Within the Grand Mesa National Forest are 300 lakes and reservoirs, a network of shorelines and waterside retreats that keeps fishers, boaters, hikers and campers satisfied. The Grand Mesa is particularly popular with anglers seeking fish tales among the area’s seven trout species.
      • The mesa’s 10,000-foot altitude means cooler temps in the summer. Because it’s below timberline, there’s plenty of trees and green vistas around its lakes. Many of the 300 lakes can be reached by RVs and four-wheel-drive, but some can only be accessed by a quiet hike or horseback ride.
      • Tour the mesa along the Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway. The full drive takes about an hour, but the byway’s spur off CO 65 to Land’s End is worth taking on an extra half an hour. Perched at the edge of the mesa, the view into the Grand Valley can’t be beat.
      • Within the mesa’s borders is a choose-your-own-comfort-level span of amenities — from luxurious lodges to backcountry campsites with no amenities at all — perfect for every sort of outdoors person. 
      • Towns around the mesa, like Grand Junction, Delta, Paonia, Cedaredge and Hotchkiss, are good places to emerge for food and services.
      • A FEW GRAND MESA LAKES TO CONSIDER:
      • The Mesa Lakes area is one of the more popular locales. With eight heavily stocked reservoirs and plenty of drive-up space and campgrounds, it’s a great spot for a quick weekend trip. Jumbo Reservoir offers campgrounds, restrooms, picnic tables and a small store.
      • Dig a little deeper into the Grand Mesa to Bull Creek Basin’s backcountry setting. The only way to get to these lakes is via four-wheel-drive, ATV, horseback or foot. The upper portions of Bull Creek offer easy fishing and good pools.
      • The Granby Reservoir area is heaven for four-wheelers, with plenty of obstacles and narrow corridors to keep the journey interesting. Its natural Clear Lake is renowned for its easiness at spotting cutthroat trout.
      • Folks with large campers and RVs often make their way to Ward, Alexander, Hotel Twin and Baron lakes, where there are plenty of large campgrounds, cabins, tackle shops and boat-launching areas.
      • The Trickle Park area has a mix of developed and undeveloped campsites with car and four-wheel-drive access. For a bit of solitude, seek out the Military Park and Stell reservoirs, which don’t see as many fishers as the other lakes in the area.



      Wednesday 10 January 2018

      The Aspen, Autumn in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado

      January 10, 2018 0 Comments
      The Aspen, Autumn in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado
      The Aspen, Autumn in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado

      Aspen, in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, is a ski resort town and year-round destination for outdoor recreation. It's also known for high-end restaurants and boutiques, and landmarks like the Wheeler Opera House, built in 1889 during the area’s silver mining boom. The Wheeler-Stallard House is a local history museum set in a 19th-century, Queen Anne–style home, while the Aspen Art Museum displays contemporary artworks.

      • Elevation: 2,438 m
      • Weather: -1°C, Wind N at 14 km/h, 97% Humidity
      • ZIP Code: 81611, 81612 (PO Boxes)
      • Local time: Wednesday 7:16 PM
      • Population: 6,871 (2016)

      Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

      January 10, 2018 0 Comments
      Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
      Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

      Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado spans the Continental Divide and encompasses protected mountains, forests and alpine tundra. It's known for the Trail Ridge Road and the Old Fall River Road, drives that pass aspen trees and rivers. The Keyhole Route, a climb crossing vertical rock faces, leads up Longs Peak, the park’s tallest mountain. A trail surrounding Bear Lake offers views of the peaks.

      • Address: Colorado, USA
      • Established: January 26, 1915


      Did you know: With the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, the U.S. government acquired the land now known as Rocky Mountain National Park

      Tuesday 9 January 2018

      The Roads of Autumn, c, Colorado

      January 09, 2018 0 Comments
      The Roads of Autumn, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
      The Roads of Autumn, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

      The Roads of Autumn, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

      Rocky Mountain National Park has the highest paved roads in any national park in the United

      States, with Trail Ridge Road cresting at 12,183 feet. Be prepared for strong winds and

      rapid weather changes.

      1) Trail Ridge Road

      Trail Ridge Road


      • Closed to motorized vehicles, bicycles, and leashed pets
      • April 1, 2018: Opens to bicycles and leashed pets
      • Late May, 2018: Opens to motorized vehicles, weather permitting

      Trail Ridge Road Status Line: 970 586-1222

      This recorded message has the most up-to-date information on whether Trail Ridge Road is

      open or closed and is available 24 hours per day.

      Extreme weather can change the status of Trail Ridge Road at any time—be ready to adjust

      your travel plans if needed, and always check the weather before you start your drive.

      • There are no shoulders and few guardrails.
      • Trail Ridge Road is not plowed between 4 pm and 7 am.
      • Length: 77.2 km
      • Constructed: 1932
      • Tourist routes: Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road
      • West end: Grand Lake
      • East end: Estes Park


      Did you know: It's the highest continuous paved road in the United States, reaching an elevation of 12,183 feet.

      2) Old Fall River Road

      Old Fall River Road


      • Closed to motorized vehicles, bicycles, and leashed pets
      • The road is one-way only from Endovalley Picnic Area to above treeline at Fall River Pass.
      • Vehicles over 25 feet or pulling trailers are prohibited.
      • Nearest city: Estes Park
      • Added to NRHP: 20 July 1987


      While safe to drive for most passenger vehicles, Old Fall River Road has a dirt surface and 

      is winding and narrow.

      3) U.S. Route 34

      U.S. Route 34

      • Highway in the United States of America U.S. Route 34 is an east–west United States highway that runs for 1,122 miles from north-central Colorado to the western suburbs of Chicago. Wikipedia
      • Length: 1,806 km
      • Constructed: 1926
      • West end: US 40 at Granby, CO
      • East end: IL 43 at Berwyn, IL

      4) U.S. Route 36 in Colorado

      U.S. Route 36 in Colorado

      Route in Colorado


      • U.S. Route 36 is a major east–west route in the U.S. state of Colorado, extending from Rocky Mountain National Park to the Kansas state line. Wikipedia
      • Length: 374 km
      • Constructed: 1926
      • East end: US-36 at Kansas state line
      • West end: US 34 near Estes Park
      • Existed: 1926 – present

      5) U.S. Route 36

      U.S. Route 36

      Highway


      • U.S. Route 36 is an east–west United States highway that travels approximately 1,414 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado to Uhrichsville, Ohio. Wikipedia
      • Length: 2,276 km
      • Constructed: 1926
      • West end: US 34 in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
      • Existed: 1926 – present

      6)Going-to-the-Sun Road

      Going-to-the-Sun Road

      Road in Montana


      • Going-to-the-Sun Road is a scenic mountain road in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States, in Glacier National Park in Montana. Wikipedia
      • Length: 80 km
      • Constructed: 15 July 1933
      • Area: 143 ha
      • Nearest city: West Glacier
      • Added to NRHP: 16 June 1983

      Did you know: The road is the first to have been registered in all of the following categories: National Historic Place, National Historic Landmark and Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

      Rocky Mountain Autumn, Colorado

      January 09, 2018 0 Comments
      Rocky Mountain Autumn, Colorado
      Rocky Mountain Autumn, Colorado

      Rocky Mountain National Park’s 415 square miles encompass and protect spectacular mountain environments. Enjoy Trail Ridge Road – which crests at over 12,000 feet including many overlooks to experience the sub alpine and alpine worlds – along with over 300 miles of hiking trails, wildflowers, wildlife, starry nights, and fun times. In a world of superlatives, Rocky is on top!

      • Address: Colorado, USA
      • Established: January 26, 1915

      Saturday 6 January 2018

      Animas River at Durango and Silverton railroad crossing just north of confluence with Lime Creek

      January 06, 2018 0 Comments
      Animas River at Durango and Silverton railroad crossing just north of confluence with Lime Creek
      Animas River at Durango and Silverton railroad crossing just north of confluence with Lime Creek
      Animas River at Durango and Silverton railroad crossing just north of confluence with Lime Creek

      The Animas River Flowing from high up in the San Juan Mountains the Animas River has become legendary for its scenic beauty, raging white water and world class fishing.
      Animas River (on-EE-moss) (Río de las Ánimas, in Spanish) is a 126-mile-long (203 km) river in the western United States, a tributary of the San Juan River, part of the Colorado River System.
      The Animas-La Plata Water Project was completed in 2015. The project pumps water over a low pass to fill a reservoir, Lake Nighthorse, in Ridges Basin to satisfy Southern Ute tribal water rights claims associated with the Colorado Ute Settlement Act amendments of 2000.
      Animas River at Durango and Silverton railroad crossing just north of confluence with Lime Creek
      • Country United States
      • States Colorado, New Mexico
      • Tributaries
       - left Cunningham Creek, Elk Creek, Needle Creek, Canyon Creek, Florida River
       - right Mineral Creek, Mineral Creek, Lime Creek, Hermosa Creek, Junction Creek, Lightner Creek
      • Source Confluence of North Fork Animas River and West Fork Animas River


      Friday 5 January 2018

      In the valley - wildflowers in full bloom, Gilpin Peak, San Juan Mountains, Colorado

      January 05, 2018 0 Comments
      In the valley - wildflowers in full bloom, Gilpin Peak, San Juan Mountains, Colorado
      Gilpin Peak, San Juan Mountains, Colorado

      Gilpin Peak is a high mountain summit in the Sneffels Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. Wikipedia

      • Elevation: 4,176 m
      • Prominence: 220 m
      • Mountain range: San Juan Mountains
      • Parent peak: Mount Sneffels
      • Parent ranges: San Juan Mountains, Sneffels Range

      Thursday 4 January 2018

      The Royal Gorge Bridge Colorado (Suspension bridge in the Fremont County, Colorado)

      January 04, 2018 0 Comments
      The Royal Gorge Bridge Colorado (Suspension bridge in the Fremont County, Colorado)
      The Royal Gorge Bridge Colorado (Suspension bridge in the Fremont County, Colorado)

      The Royal Gorge Bridge is a tourist attraction near Cañon City, Colorado within Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, a 360-acre amusement park located along the edge of the Royal Gorge around both ends of the bridge. Wikipedia

      • Address: 4218 Co Rd 3A, Cañon City, CO 81212, USA
      • Height: 321 m
      • Clearance below: 291 m
      • Total length: 384 m
      • Location: Fremont County, Colorado


      Did you know: Built in 1929, it stretches 1,270 feet across and soars 956 feet above the Arkansas. colorado.com

      Reflections of a perfect summer day on Little Molas Lake in the Colorado Rockies, CO Douglas

      January 04, 2018 0 Comments
      Reflections of a perfect summer day on Little Molas Lake in the Colorado Rockies, CO Douglas

      Molas Lake Campground was granted to the Town of Silverton in 1925 from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.  The 137-acre campground sits along the Million Dollar Highway (US 550) in the central San Juan Mountains; the most spectacular peaks in the Colorado Rockies.  The Campground is adjacent to the largest wilderness area in the state of Colorado, the Weminuche Wilderness.

      Molas Lake Campground provides visitors with unforgettable scenery, a stocked 25-acre lake, National Forest access via the Colorado Trail, and dark, starry skies free from light-pollution. The campground and day-use amenities were completely renovated in 2008. There are more than 50 campsites serving tent-campers, small RV's and pop-ups, and a few sites over 1,500 square feet to serve even the largest RV's. The park has one water pump, several clean and new vault-style restrooms, showers, and a dump-station for RV's. 

      Wednesday 3 January 2018

      Kissing Camels in Garden of the Gods, c, Colorado

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      Photograph of Kissing Camels in Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado
      Kissing Camels in Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado

      Garden of the Gods is a public park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, US. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1971. Wikipedia

      • Address: 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
      • Hours: Closed now 
      • Area: 1,367 acres (5.53 km2)
      • Established: 1909
      • Did you know: The Garden of the Gods Park is a rich ecological resource. wikipedia.org

      Little Colorado River - Grand Canyon

      January 03, 2018 0 Comments
      You may be Impressed And Confused At The Same Time, Little Colorado River - Grand Canyon
      Little Colorado River - Grand Canyon

      The Little Colorado River is a tributary of the Colorado River in the U.S. state of Arizona, providing the principal drainage from the Painted Desert region. Together with its major tributary, the Puerco River, it drains an area of about 26,500 square miles (69,000 km2) in eastern Arizona and western New Mexico. Although it stretches almost 340 miles (550 km), only the headwaters and the lowermost reaches flow year-round. Between St. Johns and Cameron, most of the river is a wide, braided wash, only containing water after heavy snowmelt or flash flooding.

      • Country United States
      • States Arizona, New Mexico
      • Region Apache County
      • Part of Colorado River
      • Tributaries
      •  - left Silver Creek
      •  - right Zuni River, Puerco River
      • Primary source West Fork Little Colorado River
      •  - location Mount Baldy, White Mountains
      •  - elevation 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
      • Secondary source East Fork Little Colorado River

      Zapata Falls Colorado

      January 03, 2018 0 Comments
      Zapata Falls Colorado
      Zapata Falls Colorado

      Zapata Falls is a waterfall located in the San Luis Valley near the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains on Bureau of Land Management land adjacent to Rio Grande National Forest and south of Great ... Wikipedia

      • Height: 9.14 m
      • Number of drops: 1
      • Watercourse: South Zapata Creek

      Tuesday 2 January 2018

      Bear Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

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      Bear Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
      Bear Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

      Bear Lake is a natural freshwater lake on the Utah-Idaho border in the Western United States. About 109 square miles in size, it is split about equally between the two states; its Utah portion comprises ... Wikipedia

      • Area: 282.3 km²
      • Surface elevation: 1,806 m
      • Max. depth: 208 ft (63 m)
      • Location: Bear Lake County, Idaho; Rich County, Utah, U.S.



      Did you know: Bear Lake has a maximum depth of 208 feet. utah.gov

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