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Great Sand Dunes National Monument & Preserve
National Park
Category: Mosca National Park in Colorado
Description of this Colorado Attraction: Please click "In Depth" at right for the Great Sand Dunes expanded home page, containing detailed park information, photographs, news, and links.
Nestled in southern Colorado, North America's tallest dunes rise over 750 feet high against the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The wind-shaped dunes glow beneath the rugged backdrop of the mountains. This geologic wonderland, containing over 30 square miles of massive dunes, became a national monument in 1932. With the passage of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Act, resources now also include alpine lakes and tundra, six peaks over 13,000' in elevation, ancient spruce and pine forests, large stands of aspen and cottonwood, grasslands, and wetlands--all habitat for diverse wildlife and plant species.
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Mesa Verde National Park
National Park
Category: Mancos National Park near Durango, Colorado
Description of this Durango area Attraction: Mesa Verde, Spanish for "green table", offers an unparalleled opportunity to see and experience a unique cultural and physical landscape. The culture represented at Mesa Verde reflects more than 700 years of history. From approximately A.D. 600 through A.D. 1300 people lived and flourished in communities throughout the area, eventually building elaborate stone villages in the sheltered alcoves of the canyon walls. Today most people call these sheltered villages "cliff dwellings". The cliff dwellings represent the last 75 to 100 years of occupation at Mesa Verde. In the late 1200s within the span of one or two generations, they left their homes and moved away.
The archeological sites found in Mesa Verde are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States. Mesa Verde National Park offers visitors a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people. Scientists study the ancient dwellings of Mesa Verde, in part, by making comparisons between the Ancestral Pueblo people and their contemporary indigenous descendants who still live in the Southwest today. Twenty-four Native American tribes in the southwest have an ancestral affiliation with the sites at Mesa Verde.
To fully enjoy Mesa Verde National Park, plan to spend a day or two exploring its world-class archeological sites as well as its beautiful landscape. The entrance to the park is 9 miles east of Cortez and 35 miles west of Durango in Southwestern Colorado on US Highway 160.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
Category: Grand Lake National Park near Boulder, Colorado
Description of this Boulder area Attraction: Established on January 26, 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park is a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. With elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Long's Peak, a visitor to the park has opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures.
Elk, mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, black bears, coyotes, cougars, eagles, hawks and scores of smaller animals delight wildlife-watchers of all ages. Wildflower-lovers are never disappointed in June and July when the meadows and hillsides are splashed with botanical color. Autumn visitors can relax among the golden aspens or enjoy the rowdier antics of the elk rut (mating season).
359 miles of trail offer endless opportunities to hikers, backpackers and horseback riders. Fly fishers, bird-watchers and photographers discover the splendor that they traveled so far to find. During the winter, snowshoers and cross-country skiers revel in the white-blanketed tranquility of meadows and forests.
60 peaks rising above 12,000 feet challenge intrepid hikers and climbers. Anyone visiting between Memorial Day and late autumn can see many of these peaks eye-to-eye by driving over Trail Ridge Road. Topping out at 12,183 feet, this is the highest, continuous, paved road in the United States.
Front-country and backcountry campers have hundreds of campsites to choose from. Civilization and its amenities are available in the towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake which flank the park on the east and west sides respectively. Ranger-led activities are an entertaining way to learn more about your surroundings. Plan some time to acclimate to the high altitude and come find your adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park.
BEAR LAKE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION! Access to Bear Lake by shuttle bus only during construction. Call 970-586-1206 for more information.
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Royal Gorge Bridge & Park and Bighorn Mountaintop Lodge
World's highest suspension bridge and much more!
Category: Canon City Theme Park near Colorado Springs, Colorado
Description of this Colorado Springs area Attraction: The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park—
The Definition of Fun for Families!
Sure, we're known as a classic family fun park, but now there's even more to do with 21 rides, shows and attractions here on our 360 amazing acres. You'll need a full day to take it all in and find yourself coming back again and again. From our famous world wonder, (the crown jewel of the park) the world's highest Suspension Bridge floating 1,053 feet above the rushing Arkansas River to a suspenseful, thrilling glide across the majestic gorge in the cabin of the world's longest single-span Aerial Tram, every adventure is full of wonder!
And if you want an even bigger thrill, there's our new Royal Rush Skycoaster®—the highest in the world—perched at the edge of the gorge waiting to fling you over the canyon and back! Or take a slow spine-tingling dive down on the world's steepest Incline Railway that shuttles you to the very bottom of the gorge. Your senses will come alive with these great adventures and you'll find them all in a setting that's the real Colorado.
Nature lovers will want to visit Wapiti Western Wildlife Park® where you can marvel at magnificent animals in their natural surroundings. Or, you can enjoy a fascinating multi-media presentation in the Plaza Theatre. With shopping, great food and live entertainment throughout the park, we've thought of it all to help you make the most of your experience here at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park. It's truly a one-of-a-kind place of amusement, adventure and fun for people of all ages!
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Tattered Cover Book Stores
Locally owned bookstores, coffee shops, and newsstands.
Category: Denver Culture in Colorado
Description of this Denver Attraction: The bookstore of your dreams with three distinctly different stores in the greater Denver area. We are big but homegrown and still locally-owned. Long considered a Colorado landmark, the Tattered Cover is a great place to hide out, consume coffee or tea, sandwiches and pastries, read the paper, browse the books, and just enjoy the company of all those amazing writers, whose ideas have found a home on our shelves. Staffed by real booklovers of every genre, the personal service here is legend. We have a world class newsstand in each of our stores and autographings nearly every evening with big name authors and emerging talent. With books, games, greeting cards, calendars, literary curios, t-shirts, book bags, and much more, the Tattered Cover is more than the sum of it's parts, it's a home away from home for readers! An Independent Bookstores for Independent Minds.
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The Center for Empowered Living and Learning
The CELL is an educational exhibit that addresses terrorism
Category: Denver Museum in Colorado
Description of this Denver Attraction: The Center for Empowered Living and Learning (The CELL) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan institution dedicated to educating, empowering and engaging individuals and organizations to help combat terrorism. Its exhibit, Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere: Understanding the Threat of Terrorism, is a dynamic, interactive experience with content developed by world-renowned experts, that provides visitors with an in-depth understanding of the history of terrorism, the methods terrorists employ and the extent to which terrorism impacts societies around the world. Through the exhibit, along with an array of educational programs, The CELL will advance and disseminate information about terrorism and empower citizens to become active in their communities to help shape a better, safer world.
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21st Annual Enduro, Apr 14, 2010
Skiers and riders take laps on the Pali chair for 10 hours
Category: Keystone Sports event in Colorado
Description of this Keystone Event: Only A-Basin would bring you an endurance race of this caliber. Skiers and riders take laps on the Pali chair from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. without stopping. 71 runs is the record. All proceeds from the event benefit a local charity.
Registration Date: Past Participants - March 17, 2010
New participants - April 1, 2010
Teams can register through our Guest Service department Monday - Sunday. The Guest Service building is located in the base area of the ski area. Payment is due at time of registration. Unfortunately we are unable to save spots for a team.
Cost:$150 per team. (Due at time of registration)
Only 30 teams will be allowed to compete, please register early to secure your place. All competitors do receive a competitor only T-Shirt, drinks and snacks throughout the day and free entry to the Apres Ski Party at the Snake River Saloon.
New: All competitors will be wearing race bibs that will be worn over clothing.
Apres Ski Party: All competitors, friends and family are invited to the Snake River Saloon for an Apres Ski Party. Competitors will have free entry and friends are family are welcomed for $15. Entry fee includes dinner, free beer while the first keg lasts, raffle ticket and live entertainment.
History of the Enduro
This is the 21st year for the Enduro. Prior to the Enduro event being organized, locals would challenge each other to see how many runs they could get in a day. Bragging rights would then ensue. The first Enduro was organized by TJ "The Juice" and Dan "Ro-Dan" Johnson in memory of "Turbo." Turbo has a run named after him, which can be seen from the Pali chair lift. The first Enduro was 12 hours long and the most runs anybody got was 71. In 2008, Jamie Ober and Ollie Holmes achieved the same amount of runs in 10 hours.
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7th Annual Huck, Rock'N Roll at Arapahoe Basin, May 01, 2010
The Treeline Terrain Park will host an amateur competition
Category: Keystone Sports event in Colorado
Description of this Keystone Event: After the other parks have put away the rails and dozed the jumps the Treeline Terrain Park will be ready to host an amateur slopestyle competition for snowboarders and freeskiers who aren’t quite ready to call it quits.
The Treeline Terrain Park will be closed to the public for the duration of the competition and will open after the competition has ended.
Details: Competitors will individually take two runs on the course and show judges tricks on rails, boxes and jumps.
Registration: A-Frame 1st floor 8am - 9:30am. Please sign up during this time.
Competition Time: Competition will take place at 10am at the top of the Treeline Terrain Park. A list of rules will be given to each competitor at registration. Course will be open for viewing from 9am - 9:45am.
Catagories: Males ski, male snowboard, female ski, female snowboard, juniors
Cost: $10 per person
Prizes: snowboards, skis, goggles, hoodies and much more. Each competitor will be given a goodie bag at the end of the competition.
Awards: Awards will take place in the base area after the competition.
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8th Annual Marmot Grind, Apr 24, 2010
The Marmot Grind is an uphill, downhill adventure race
Category: Keystone Sports event in Colorado
Description of this Keystone Event: The Marmot Grind is an uphill, downhill adventure race designed to introduce new participants to backcountry skiing as well as challenge the veteran skier. Races are modeled after European randonee events with competitors beginning on foot and running to clip into their skis. Athletes skin uphill on a challenging course and race down to the finish. Race category vertical is approximately 4,500 ft, recreational 2,000ft.
Recreation Course: Begin in the base area and ascend up High Noon. Continue past Norway chiar lift and up Grizzly Road. Ascend to the top of the Pallavicini chair lift. Move along ridgeline towards Snow Plume Refuge. Continue up to the North Pole Gate. Hike over to the summit of North Pole and then ski down North Pole and lower East Wall. Circle around the Avalancher and follow the flags up a minor hill and then come down through Chisholm Trail through Sundance and back to High Noon to the base area, covering approximately 2,000 vertical feet.
Race Course: This course will travel up High Noon following the recreation course. At the top of the Pallavicini lift, the race level course will cut off to the west to the Pallavicini run. Skins will be removed and the racers will race down Pallavicini to Pali Wog. From there the racers will skin up to the Snow Plume Refuge, traverse slightly and descend 1,000 feet into Montezume Bowl (condition dependent). They will skin up Montezuma Bowl to the top of North Pole. Ski down North Pole to the traverse, cross the traverse and boot pack up Willies Wide (conditions dependent). The racers will ski down Willie's back to the base area, a total of approximately 4,500 feet certical. Course is subject to change due to conditions.
Cost: Recreational - $tbd registration fee
Race - $tbd registration fee
Start Time: To Be Announced
How to Register: Competitors may register on the second floor of the A-frame on the day.
Prizes: Race Division - Male and Female - To Be Announced
Rec Division - Male and Female - To Be Announced
Apre's Ski Party: All competitors will be invited to attend the Apre's ski party in the base area after the race. The party will consist of raffle and award ceremony. More information to come.
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