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The best wilderness experiences
Hiking the Colorado Trail: For some 500 miles, this trail winds from Denver to Durango, through some of the state's most spectacular and rugged terrain, crossing the Continental Divide, eight mountain ranges, and six wilderness areas. Just to... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
The beauty of a Colorado vacation is that there's truly something for everyone. Depending on where you choose to go, you can have an affordable and fun time, or you can spend a bit more and have a truly world-class experience. The more expens... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- The American Express travel agency, 555 17th St., Denver (tel. 303/383-5050), is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. It offers full member services and currency exchange. Area Codes -- Colorado uses four telepho... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
Start by contacting the Colorado Tourism Office, 1625 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202 (tel. 800/COLORADO; www.colorado.com), for a free copy of the official state vacation guide, which includes a state map and describes attractions, activities, an... Continue reading »
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When to go
Colorado has two main tourist seasons: warm and cold. Those who want to see the state's parks and other scenic wonders, by hiking, mountain biking, or rafting, will usually visit from May through October; those who prefer skiing, snowboarding... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
Below are some of the major annual events in Colorado. You'll find additional events on the Internet at www.colorado.com and www.coloradofestival.com, as well as on each city's website. We strongly recommend, however, that if a particular eve... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Those flying to Colorado will probably land at Denver International Airport or Colorado Springs Airport. Both offer car rentals and shuttle services to their city's hotels. Denver International Airport (DIA) is 23 miles northea... Continue reading »
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Escorted & package tours
Packages for the Independent Traveler Package tours are simply a way to buy the airfare, accommodations, and other elements of your trip (such as car rentals, airport transfers, and sometimes even activities) at the same time and often at... Continue reading »
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Health & insurance
Insurance The cost of travel insurance varies widely, depending on the cost and length of your trip, your age and health, and the type of trip you're taking, but expect to pay between 5% and 8% of the vacation itself. You can get estimates f... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Entry Requirements Passports -- For an up-to-date, country-by-country listing of passport requirements around the world, go to the "Foreign Entry Requirement" Web page of the U.S. State Department at http://travel.state.gov. International... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Car Cars are not really necessary for those visiting Denver, but for those going practically anywhere else in Colorado they're not only handy but in many cases essential. Colorado law requires all drivers to carry proof of insurance,... Continue reading »
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Money
Generally, Colorado is not particularly expensive, especially compared to destinations on the East and West coasts. You'll find a wide range of prices for lodging and dining, and admission to most attractions is less than $10 (it's sometimes... Continue reading »
Bedrock Travel Experiences
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Day 35 - Moab
Today I visited Arches NP which is just outside Moab. It was really hot today so I made sure that I took lots of water with me. The mai... Continue reading »
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A feast for the eyes in Eastern Utah
The drive from Green River to Blanding, Utah, gets two entries, because of the incredible transformation that takes place along the way.&... Continue reading »
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Arches National Park
Scott & I were off for the second leg of our adventure – our west coast road trip! We spent our first two days making our way to sout... Continue reading »
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Arches National Park
“The formation of the arches began 300 million years ago in the Pennsylvanian Period, when salt water from a nearby ocean flooded the are... Continue reading »
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Awestruck in Moab
The sakura bloom here first. I wonder why Japanese donors chose this little town to bestow arguably the most beautiful rite of Spring: ch... Continue reading »
