Feb 7, 2012

Bighorn Steakhouse

Keystone, CO Restaurant

By Lisa T. Bergren

After a long, hard day of skiing or playing at Keystone, there’s nothing like coming back for a quick shower and then heading out for a casually elegant dinner at Bighorn Steakhouse, in the Keystone Lodge, overlooking Keystone Lake. When you make reservations (970.496.4386), ask for one of the tables by the window. You can watch the ice skaters and hockey players, as well as see the mountains beyond. Continue reading

Feb 1, 2012

Unique Keystone, CO

Fun Things to Do, Beyond Skiing

By Lisa T. Bergren

After a while, it takes a bit to differentiate between ski resorts. A vital element, of course, is the number and variety of slopes the slopes and lifts, but the vibe and what we term “extracurriculars”—what a resort offers, beyond skiing—also contribute to a resort’s vibe. Continue reading

Oct 7, 2011

Maroon Bells, Colorado

Moment of Peace Video

Autumn was in full color in Colorado as this “moment of peace” video was captured. Enjoy. Continue reading

Oct 6, 2011

Devil’s Head Peak Trail

Douglas County, Colorado

By Lisa T. Bergren  

Looking for a fabulous family hike along the Front Range? If you’ve ever driven along Hwy. 85 through Sedalia, you’ve likely seen the unique ridge of Devil’s Peak, rising like a craggy-backed dinosaur in the sea…and after winding your way through an almost-surreal maze of ATV and motorcycle trails and campsites, there’s a terrific hiking trail to be discovered. Continue reading

Sep 23, 2011

Marble, Colorado

Mountain Town Built on Stone

By Lisa T. Bergren  

If you’re in the beautiful valley of Redstone, Colorado (or Carbondale, Aspen, or Glenwood Springs), and you’re looking for an excursion, consider a drive into the quaint village of Marble, and up the mountain toward the quarry. Continue reading

Feb 13, 2011

How to Check Your Kid Into Ski School…

Without Losing Your Mind

By Lisa T. Bergren

2 WEEKS + BEFORE ARRIVAL

• Reserve in advance; call or online
• Full day the first day; consider subsequent partial days that you can cancel if you wish (check out cancellation policy); usually you can cancel, but you can’t get a kid into a full class. Continue reading

Dec 5, 2010

Skyline Drive

Canon City, Colorado

By Lisa T. Bergren

We’ve whipped past it twenty or more times along Highway 50, but this fall, a friend made us promise to take a brief rabbit trail over the remarkable Skyline Drive, just outside of Canon City. Continue reading

Nov 9, 2010

Castlewood Canyon Hike

Black Forest, Colorado

By Lisa T. Bergren

Five miles south of Franktown on Hwy 83, is a gem of a state park, Castlewood Canyon. Castlewood offers several trails perfect for families out for an afternoon of hiking and exploring in 2300 acres of protected Black Forest land. Continue reading

Oct 28, 2010

Ghost of a Mining Town

Independence, Colorado

By Lisa T. Bergren

This site, just three miles from Independence Pass, was the first community in the Roaring Fork Valley. It was established July 4, 1879 (thus the name) when miners in the Beldon camp struck gold, and thrived for years as a mining camp, stagecoach and layover stop for all those who traveled over Hunter’s Pass, which later was renamed Independence Pass, after the town. Continue reading