Forum: Rockies

Hi everyone, I'm not in Kansas anymore, friends......but I was!! I left NYC sometime Wednesday morning on a 3 day planned drive to visit my family in Colorado Springs. It's my first time in Colorado, a state that I've always wanted to visit...

We post both snow summary data and activity information for the Taos area on our blog: http://www.TalkAboutTaosTourism.blogspot.com . This week suggests a bright spring break season for North Central NM ski areas with snows up to 3 feet in 5 days. ...

I thought I would occasionally post some of my favorite places to be in Utah. December there are two places. First I don't ski, (I have been, but never kept it up), so my favorite snow activity is to drive up Big Cottonwood canyon to "the...

The list below is totally my own opinion based on growing up and living here most of my life. I did not contact any government agency, travel bureau, opinion poll. These are not necessarily the most visited, the most promoted, or the most well...

Hi there, I'm looking into an organized trip that goes to Yellowstone... Has anyone ever traveled with the company Tauck before? They have a bunch of trips that include touring Yellowstone, and they are partnered with filmmaker Ken Burns. I've...

My Fiance and I are currently planning our honeymoon. We are looking at Colorado and wanted to know what the best places would be for March. We want to be able to ski and be in a place where we can walk to anything we will need(we don't want to...

Sadly, Salt Lake City is not known for its marvelous cuisine. But, if you want to avoid the standard McDonalds fare, we do have a few very good restaurants. I'll mention a few, one post at a time. Hopefully, Wannabe will also have some...

Hello everyone! Next month we're planning on a roadtrip across some US National Parks. Here is our route: We're starting in DFW, and we're planning to go to Rocky Mountain NP, Grand Teton NP, Yellowstone NP, Glacier NP, Banff NP, Jasper NP,...

My daughter and I are traveling to Denver in August, and need some suggestions on where to stay (preferably close to downtown, but that's flexible). Budget is a concern, but so is cleanliness and safety. My head is spinning trying to go to all the...

Any suggestions or info on rental cabins in Durango Co or Bayfield Co area?

Hi, I live very near GNP & if anyone would like any info, please let me know This is a beautiful place to see. Kirbi

Anyone have any ideas about Colorado Springs for next May or June? It is our 20 year anniversary next June. My husband hunted in Colorado a couple of years ago and he loved it and wants to go back. It will be a surprise trip for a long...

Some people don't realize how many cool places are in Colorado, especially in Pikes Peak Region. The region itself consists of Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Old Colorado City, Woodland Park, Cripple Creak, Canon CIty and Tri-Lakes. I have few...

Hi there… I will be driving from Jacksonville, FL to Portland, OR at the beginning of Sept. I am going to give myself 7 days to get out there and have figured that traveling about 600-650 miles a day would get me there in 5 (about 3000 miles). ...

Hello! My husband and I are planning to take a trip to Yellowstone in the summer of 2009. We live in Denver and are planning to drive. We would like to stay about 5 days. I've been there many times before (as a child), but my husband has...

Need suggestions on where to stay to be close to town. Most I find are 4-8 miles from town. I.e. Teton Village

I am doing some work with Lexus Magazine and they have a great article featuring a road trip along the San Juan Skyway. I have spent some time in Colorado and love the scenery. I think this trip would be breathtaking in the fall but wouldn't...

Hello, I am visiting Boise ID in July '09 and then plan to travel on to Ottawa. Rather than take a plane (or two) can anyone suggest a more interesting route? I don't fancy driving all that way and I'd like to take a train for some of the journey,...

Someone gives you directions: “From Eleventh East, drive west on South Temple to Seventh East. Turn left and go south on Seventh to Thirty-ninth South, and then west on Thirty-ninth South to 398 East.” You start driving and soon you’ll either...

I just got back from two wonderful weeks in Colorado which included some of the adventures writin' in my trip report headnote. I stayed in Sedalia, CO, in a home exchange home. I can recommend the following restaurants in nearby Castle Rock: ...

Heading to San Jose from Chicago, with a 14 ft. Uhaul towing a car. Two drivers, but still a little nervous. Any advice? We are willing to go south if we have to, to avoid incredibly steep inclines or dangerous areas. Leaving soon, please advise....

I ski pretty regularly in Breckenridge but I'm coming to CB to visit some friends who are going to be there. I can usually get good deals in Break from one of the resort property management companies (East West Lodging and Four Seasons...

Hello, I am planning an event for a group of 40-80 people and I would like to know if anyone had any good recommendations for places to go. We are looking for a spituality retreat away out in the wilderness country or small towns. Basically...

I found this IQ game and got to level 10 so far. Anybody get higher? http://www.bnbstar.com/travelgame.asp

Anyone know any restaurants open for Thanksgiving Day? (preferably a buffet) Thx:) :)