How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Rocky Mountain National Park? The total driving time is 1 hour, 50 minutes. How far is Denver Colorado from the mountains? Rocky Mountain National Park: 1.5 Hours The entrance for Rocky Mountain National Park sits only 66 miles from the great […]
The entrance for Rocky Mountain National Park sits only 66 miles from the great city of Denver, and an hour and a half drive is a small price to pay for one of the most beautiful parks in the country. Can you see the Rocky Mountains from downtown Denver? One […]
The most prominent mountains close to Denver are Pikes Peak to the northwest, Mount Evans directly to the west and Longs Peak southwest of the city. Mount Bierstadt and Torreys Peak are both fairly prominent, as well, and Grays Peak is the highest peak in the Front Range. Where are […]
Get your camera ready for these top picture-worthy spots in Rocky Mountain National Park. Bear Lake. Dream Lake. Sprague Lake. Alberta Falls. Gore Range Overlook (Trail Ridge Road) Moraine Park. What state has the best view of the Rocky Mountains? The Most Beautiful Rocky Mountain Towns in the United States […]
The Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway The route winds 55 miles in and out of national forest lands through some of the state’s most striking mountain landscapes and is very easily accessible from Boulder and Denver. Is Boulder Colorado surrounded by mountains? Boulder is located at the base […]
Colorado Springs is a bigger city with more diversity, so where you live in the city is important for good schools. Fort Collins also has good schools. Is Fort Collins a large city? Fort Collins is the fourth largest city in the State of Colorado, with an estimated population of […]
Colorado Springs is just the place! The city ranked #3 overall in ValuePenguin’s national list of most health-conscious cities. Colorado had three cities in the top 20 overall. Denver ranked #8 and Aurora ranked #19. What is the healthiest city in Colorado? Boulder City in Colorado. • Rating 4.04 out […]
Humidity and Wind Colorado Springs has some comfortably humid months, and slightly dry months in the opposite season. The least humid month is June (30.4% relative humidity), and the most humid month is February (48.2%). Wind in Colorado Springs is usually moderate. Is Colorado Springs humid or dry? dryColorado Springs […]
Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 20°F to 84°F and is rarely below 4°F or above 92°F. What are the winters like in Colorado Springs? The temperature tends to fluctuate between 28 and 61 degrees fahrenheit, with very little snow till Spring. The beautiful thing […]
Fort Collins Named a Best Place to Travel in 2019 by Forbes. Recently Fort Collins was named one of the 14 Best Places to Travel in 2019 by Forbes. What is so special about Fort Collins Colorado? This is what Fort Collins is known for. This is why Fort Collins […]
Located west of Colorado Springs, the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine (previously referred to as the Cresson Mine) is the all-time highest producing and only remaining active large-scale gold mining operation in the state. Do you need a permit to pan for gold in Colorado? The BLM allows gold […]
Colorado Springs is known as Olympic City USA for good reason. The city is home to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, two dozen national governing bodies and Colorado’s top new attraction, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Is Colorado Springs Olympic […]
Colorado Springs history is unusual compared to how the rest of the west was won. Founded in 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer, the quaint town began a resort area nicknamed “Little London” because of its popularity with English tourists. What was Colorado Springs original name? Matt Mayberry is the […]
Panhandling has not been restricted in Denver since 2015, when the city rolled back ordinances that had prohibited the solicitation of handouts near ATMs, on restaurant patios, inside trains and buses, and after dark. Is begging illegal in Colorado? makes it a crime to ‘loiter for the purpose of begging. […]
Yes you can visit both Garden of the Gods Park and Pikes Peak in one day. The trip up Pikes Peak via the Cog Railway or the Pikes Peak highway takes approx. 3 hours round trip. How long should you spend at Garden of the Gods? Plan on at least […]