Category: Great Outdoors

By State, Colorado, Colorado, Great Outdoors, Hidden History, Legends, Stories, & History

Did you know there is a giant “CU” on the Boulder Flatirons?

We all love gazing at the Flatirons in Boulder, Colorado. But did you know there is a giant “CU” etched into the Third Flatiron? I say etched because it has been treated with so many chemicals and mechanical devices over the years. That the letters are pretty much etched into the rock. There is even a faint “I” next to the “CU.” Spelling “ICU.” In this video, we tell the story of how those letters appeared and how to locate the damage. Continue reading Did you know there is a giant “CU” on the Boulder Flatirons?

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Best Fall Foliage Road Trip in Northern Colorado

Looking for the best fall foliage road trips? Well you will find it in Colorado. This video goes over our favorite fall colors in Colorado on the Peak to Peak Highway between Boulder, Colorado and Estes Park, Colorado. We will go over some facts, place to see and things to do along the way. So come along with us as we travel one of the best fall foliage roads in Colorado. Continue reading Best Fall Foliage Road Trip in Northern Colorado

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Lily Lake Hike & Area – Rocky Mountain National Park & Estes Park Colorado

A great family hike in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park is Lily Lake, just outside of Estes Park, Colorado. Lily Lake is inside the boundaries of RMNP. But you do not have to go through the national park entrance to access this beautiful alpine lake. And it is a hop skip and a jump from Estes Park, Colorado! This easy accessible hike is great and the views are specular. We will also talk about the wildlife and things to see at Lily Lake. We will also show you a hidden Seven Keys Lodge right next to Lily Lake. A lodge that most visitors miss. Continue reading Lily Lake Hike & Area – Rocky Mountain National Park & Estes Park Colorado

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Haunting Colorado Ghost Resort Left to Rot – Interlaken

Come along with us as we take a hike high in the Rocky Mountains just outside of Leadville, Colorado to a haunting abandoned ghost resort called Interlaken. The abandoned Interlaken Ghost Resort, is located on the south side of Twin Lakes and was considered one of Colorado’s most beautiful resort in the late 1800’s. But for nearly a century, the abandoned resort’s buildings were left to crumble and its access road was cut off by a rising lake. Leaving it alone and only accessible by trail or by boat. So come along with us as we hike along a stunning alpine lake to the Interlaken Ghost Resort just outside of Leadville, Colorado. Continue reading Haunting Colorado Ghost Resort Left to Rot – Interlaken

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By State, Great Outdoors, Hidden History, Historical, Legends, Stories, & History, Travel, Utah, Utah

Sego Canyon Ghost Town and Petroglyphs

Sego Canyon petroglyphs and Sego ghost town are a short drive from Hwy 70 in Utah. On our road trip to Moab, Utah, we took a short detour to Sego Ghost Town, Thompson Springs Living Ghost Town, and Sego Canyon Rock Art. Continue reading Sego Canyon Ghost Town and Petroglyphs

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By State, Great Outdoors, Travel, Utah, Utah

Moab, Utah Scenic Highway 128

Moab, Utah has spectacular scenic roads. Come on a road trip with us as we drive through Moab Scenery, Scenic Byway HWY 128 and drive along the Colorado River. We will drive along the red cliffs and Colorado River of Southern Utah as we make our way to Moab, Utah. We will take you from Highway I-70, down Byway 128, stop at The Red Cliffs Lodge, then onto the town of Moab. Along the way we will see eagles, campground, boaters, rock climbers and more. Continue reading Moab, Utah Scenic Highway 128

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By State, Great Outdoors, National & State Parks, Travel, Utah, Utah

Moab to Canyonlands Tour by Boat on the Colorado River

Seeing Moab, Utah from a boat tour on the Colorado River is an awe inspired experience thing to do. Come along with us on a road trip to Moab as we get on the water to take a jet boat tour of the Colorado River, Dead Horse Point, and Canyonlands. On the way we will stop for petroglyphs, other boaters, and the beautiful Moab scenery and red cliffs of Southern Utah. Continue reading Moab to Canyonlands Tour by Boat on the Colorado River

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Moab Utah Dinosaur Tracks and Rock Art

Visitors come to Moab, Utah for its distinctive red rock arches and canyons. Or maybe they come to Moab to enjoy the Colorado River or other outdoor activities. But Moab, Utah is also the home to some of the most diverse and beautiful rock art and dinosaur tracks in the world. And many are not hard to get to. Come a long with us as we show you just some of our favorite sites you can easily access from your car. Continue reading Moab Utah Dinosaur Tracks and Rock Art

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