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Boulder Brooke on Fall River

Discover Boulder Brook on Fall River, your ideal base in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Surrounded by majestic peaks, thick pine forests, and wide-open skies, you’ll find a landscape filled with natural beauty and local wildlife. It's the perfect atmosphere for unwinding and enjoying your well-deserved vacation.

Complete relaxation awaits at Boulder Brook on Fall River. Picture yourself unwinding by the flowing river, soaking in the outdoor hot tub under a blanket of stars, or reading a great book wrapped in comfort on your private deck. Whether you’re curled by the fireplace during a snowstorm or lulled to sleep by the water's soft murmur, this is your cabin in the woods. Welcome home to peace and quiet.

Dinosaur Preserves and Fossil Beds

The Colorado region is rich with fossil beds, especially with dinosaur preserves, bones, and tracks, in areas like Dinosaur Ridge, the Royal Gorge Region, Dinosaur National Monument, and Florissant Fossil Beds. If you have a paleontologist enthusiast in your group, visiting one or two of these preserves will make your trip to Colorado much more memorable. Upon review of these locations, you will discover that often they are nearby or on the way to where you are going.

Hotspots for Viewing Dinosaur Preserves, Tracks, and Fossils:

Dinosaur Ridge

The closest outdoor dinosaur preserve is a museum just 20 minutes west of Denver! Dinosaur Ridge is just off of I-70 as you start heading up the pass from Denver, and that's on the way to many places. This location is a paleontologist's top-rated site. You can view more than 250 fossil tracks on Dinosaur Ridge. There are several tour options, such as a guided or a self-guided walking tour. The self-guided walk across Dinosaur Ridge is a fascinating 1.1-mile walk with interpretive signs at key places. Guided public tour buses are available, and a popular way to see Dinosaur Ridge. For the ultimate experience, you can join a small walking tour group with a local geologist.

Dinosaur National Monument - Dinosaur Preserve

This National Monument is more out of the way. It resides in the northwest corner of Colorado and lies between the confluence of the Green and Yampa rivers. And what a spectacular place to visit! From Steamboat Springs, it’s about a two-hour, very scenic drive west. This area was inhabited for a long time, going back at least ten thousand years, and is where some of the most well-known fossilized skeletons of dinosaurs have been found. Visiting the Monument will take you back to the Jurassic era. It’s a working dinosaur quarry and is still rich with fossils today. You will see ongoing excavations, and you can join a guided walking tour. There is also an on-site museum with a gift shop.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Florissant is about a 45-minute drive west of Colorado Springs on Highway 24. The Florissant Fossil Beds are considered one of the world's richest and most diverse fossil deposits. For example, you can view a 14-foot-wide petrified redwood stump, and thousands of detailed fossils of plants and insects that reveal a very different prehistoric Colorado.

Dinosaur Preserves Scenic Byway

Once you have explored the Florissant Fossil Beds, take Highway 9 south to Canon City or the Royal Gorge Region for more amazing fossils and dinosaur preserves. The drive from Florissant to Canon City is just over an hour, but is incredibly scenic. The Royal Gorge Region is full of recreation opportunities in addition to its rich geological history. While there, check out the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, or consider a scenic train ride through the gorge. You can also go whitewater rafting, take an off-road tour of the area, hike, or mountain bike.

The Royal Gorge Region

This area has several fossil sites, parks, and the Gorge Regional History Museum. This museum has an outstanding collection of dinosaur fossils, bones, and a complete Stegosaurus replica skeleton. Consider driving Skyline Drive, west of Cañon City, which has dinosaur tracks and fossils viewable right from the road, and more via a short walk. There are even more dinosaur preserves in this region. Learn about all the different places in the Royal Gorge Region to view dinosaur preserves.

Garden Park Fossil Area
Indian Springs Trace Fossil Site
Skyline Drive Trackway Site

Exploring Colorado Dinosaur Preserves and Fossil Beds

Colorado never fails to amaze its visitors, and its rich prehistoric fossils, dinosaur preserves, and parks are another natural wonder waiting to be explored. Visiting these various preserves is not only educational but also an exciting way to imagine times gone by. Colorado is one of the few places that offers various ways to enjoy your vacation time. From sightseeing, outdoor opportunities, and educational experiences, such as exploring these fossil beds, all of which are often located near or on your way to another destination. We invite you to explore these special places, gain a new understanding of prehistory, and enrich your Colorado vacation.

by Kathleen Fitzsimmons

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Aspen Winds on Fall River

Aspen Winds on Fall River has 16 riverfront cabins in Estes Park, Colorado. Our condos have either a private balcony or deck with outdoor seating overlooking Fall River and beautiful mountain views. With entrances separated by a breezeway, some of our units are easily paired for guests traveling together. Accessible units are available. Two additional units, not on the river but with complete access to the river, are located on the Aspen Winds property. All condos and suites are furnished with everything to make your stay comfortable and memorable. Amenities provided in each unit include:

Complimentary Netflix Movies
Free Wi-Fi
LCD Flat Screen TV
Blu-ray DVD
Cooking and Dining Utensils
Telephone with Free Long Distance
Hair Dryer
Iron and Ironing Board
Daily Housekeeping

River Front Cabins in Estes Park

Units with full kitchens include full size electric range/oven, full size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, electric skillet, crock pot, coffee maker and coffee.

Units with kitchenettes include microwave, counter-height refrigerator, toaster, electric skillet, crock pot, coffee maker and coffee.

Aspen Winds on Fall River amenities available to all guests:

Outdoor grills in the picnic pavilion area
Swings along the river bank DVD library and board games in the office
Computer and printer for guest use in the office

For the comfort and safety of all our guests, pets are not permitted. As in all of Colorado, smoking is not permitted in the units. We can not accommodate large family reunions or groups.

Check-in time 2:00PM
Check-out time 10:00AM

Winter in Colorado

When you think of winter in Colorado, you probably imagine grand ski slopes, big halfpipes, and fabulous ski towns. Well, that’s all true and something any real connoisseur should experience; however, Colorado has much more going on than just skiing and riding.

For those in your group who don’t ski or ride, check out this extended list of things to do for the non-skier.
For the group on a budget. Check out these budget-friendly options; these resorts provide the same Colorado experience but at a more affordable price.

Winter in Colorado’s Resort Towns

Colorado’s resort towns are winter wonderlands and add to the winter vacation experience. Join in on the slopeside apres ski scene; it’s a fun social opportunity with your friends and a chance to meet new ones. Base areas also access ski lodges, shopping, dining, transportation, and more. If you’re with a group, event centers are available to host whatever you have in mind. A big day on the slopes will make you tired and sore. Plenty of spas are just around the corner and offer various services.

Vacationing in a Colorado resort town is a fun experience for everyone. Resort towns have become experts at facilitating the tourist crowd. Downtown areas are full of boutique shops, art galleries, restaurants, pubs, cafes, event venues, and more. Wandering around a Colorado resort town is a must-do for any visitor.

Some of the Best

Winter in Colorado produces some of the best skiing and riding in the world. In fact, there are 25 world-class ski resorts and many smaller ones. Colorado's ski areas span the state, covering more than 40,000 acres of terrain beginning at the sky-scraping Continental Divide and unfolding north, south, east, and west deep into the Centennial State's majestic mountain ranges. Colorado's ski slopes and terrain parks have been expertly designed to cater to beginners through expert-level skiers and riders. Resorts will have ski and ride schools to help bring along any level of athlete. Clinics and special programs are also available. You will find that handicapped people are catered to, as well as the new and growing uphill crowd. If you have a young family, childcare services and ski/ride programs for kids are available to help make the family experience most enjoyable.

Ski and Ride Gear

Don't worry about the gear if you’re new to the sport. There are so many sports shops that you might even accidentally walk into one. If you’re unsure which shop will best accommodate your group, start by asking the concierge or the booking agent who helped set up your trip. In addition to getting set up with the best gear, you’re looking for services such as convenient ski storage or slopeside access to your gear, transportation to the slopes, and help with your gear if necessary. If you have brought your own gear, find a ski shop or a slopeside locker service so you don’t have to carry all that cumbersome gear around. Shops are great to partner with as they can get your gear tuned and ready to go.

Guest Ranches - Destination Resorts

Tucked away in more remote locations are Colorado resorts that are commonly referred to as Guest Ranches. Winter in Colorado transitions activities at these ranches, and they take on new reasons to visit. Below are a few standouts.

Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort and Spa is a perfect example of this type of destination. Located in northern Colorado. This destination ranch has 120km of groomed trails, with a complete pro-shop, lessons, gear, snowshoes, and dogs are welcome. The lodge is exquisite, complete with dining facilities and a spa.

Grand Lake Nordic Center is also located in northern Colorado. This destination resort has 35km of groomed Nordic trails, a tubing hill, an on-site restaurant, and a summer golf course, and it is dog-friendly. They don’t provide lodging, but there’s plenty of that nearby.

Vista Verde Guest Ranch, just north of Steamboat Springs in Clark, Colorado, is a luxury destination resort and spa with year-round attractions. During winter in Colorado they offer:

15km of groomed cross-country trails for both classic and skate skiing.
Guided snowshoeing.
A snowtubing hill.
Backcountry ski tours with guides and equipment available.
Fat biking or winter mountain biking.
Horseback riding goes year-round as they have an incredible indoor facility.
Hop on board a sleigh ride before an exquisite dinner.
Explore the National Forest via snowmobile tours.

These are just a few examples of resort destinations that truly remove you from the hustle of daily life. There are more throughout Colorado, you will just have to poke around to find the destination resort that meets your needs.

Natural Hot Spring Resorts Open Year-round

Most of Colorado’s natural hot spring resorts are open year-round. The natural spring water is always hot, and experiencing its benefits is often more soothing in the winter than summer. These resorts vary in their accommodations, but many offer onsite lodging, dining, and spa services.

The popular Glenwood Springs Hot Springs and Spa between Aspen and Vail is an icon of relaxation and rejuvenation. The resort is home to the world's largest hot springs pool, a full-service athletic club, a gift shop, a grill, and a 107-room lodge. They offer specials such as the wellness package, ski swim stay, the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park package, and more. The Shoshone Chutes adventure river ride keeps kids of all ages engaged. This is a perfect destination resort for the whole family.

Iron Mountain Hot Springs, also located in Glenwood Springs, overlooks the Colorado River. This resort emphasizes smaller (total of 16) geothermal pools, ranging in temperature, and a single freshwater pool to cool off in. The resort includes a bathhouse and two Cafés. There is no lodging onsite, but there are plenty of choices nearby. The emphasis is on the adult experience at this resort.

Indian Hot Springs, located in Idaho Springs just off of I-70, is the closest natural hot spring to Denver. Consider making an overnight stay at this resort and spa. They have rooms and cabins with kitchens. There is no onsite dining, but there are lots to choose from nearby. They do offer spa services to complement your relaxing stay.

Explore Colorado's natural hot springs via our Hot Springs Guide. There are many to choose from, and each one is unique in what they offer.

Snowmobile and winter buggy tours. These tours are a popular way to really “get out there” and explore the winterscape.
A winter scenic train ride. This is another spectacular way to experience Colorado’s more remote mountain vistas and learn about days gone by.
Sleigh rides. Authentic horse-drawn sleigh rides are found throughout Colorado. A dinner experience accompanies most.
Ice fishing. Lakes are all over Colorado, and ice fishing is a great way to enjoy them in the winter. Local shops will set you up with all the gear and guides can be hired too.
Tubing and sledding hills. Colorado has some exceptional sledding/tubing hills worth a visit for some big fun.
Winter Events. Events are ongoing in Colorado, and winter has a whole set of highlights.

With convenient non-stop flights to Denver and some of the regional airports in Colorado, getting to your favorite resort is easy. Once landed, ground transportation will take you to your destination doorstep. Going to Winter Park? Take the “Winter Train” via DIA’s A-Line Train that connects in Union Station, and go straight to Winter Park!

Summit County Transportation

If you’re basing your winter in Colorado vacation from the Summit County area which means you could be staying in any of the following resort towns:

Silverthorne
Frisco
Dillon
Breckenridge
Copper Mnt

The FREE Summit Stage bus can get you around the entire Summit County area. That means you can easily access four world-class ski and ride resorts (Breck, Keystone, A-Basin, Copper Mnt). Download the app and stay up to date with the time and place of this bus line.

Alpenglo Adventure Tours is another fantastic transportation service in the Summit County area. This company specializes in door-to-door tour service for scenic trains, brews booze and bud tours, and the Zephyr train.

Blaxplanation Presents-Honoring Clara Brown: Film Screening and Discussion

Blaxplanation

Event Website – Date: 11/15/2024 6pm

Event Address

1200 North Broadway
Denver, CO. 80203

Blaxplanation will premiere the Colorado screening of a multi-award-winning movie, Gabriel’s Daughter: The Life and Legacy of Clara Brown. Lori Brown Mirabal, Co-Producer, sang the leading role at the historic Central City Opera House, and Movie Director/Co-Producer Sharon Shepard-Levine will participate in a post-film discussion with audience members.

About the Film

Gabriel’s Daughter the Life and Legacy of Clara Brown tells the true story of an African American pioneer by integrating the perspective of a world-premiere American opera about her life. Newly freed from enslavement, Clara walked along-side a wagon-train as a laundress and cook from Kentucky to the gold mines of Colorado. However, Clara was seeking a treasure beyond gold, she longed to find her only surviving daughter Eliza Jane, sold away from her at an auction.

An award-winning ensemble helps recount Clara’s journey, as the film travels from a New Jersey recording studio, with opera highlight performances, to historic Colorado locations where Clara earned great wealth and was inducted into the Colorado Pioneer Society. The storytelling is enhanced with candid interviews from the cast who, in examining Clara’s life, grapple with past and present societal interconnections.

British Invasion & Beyond

FREE SHOW!! Enjoy a right proper musical tour as Denver Rock Orchestra showcases the best bangers from across the pond. From The Beatles to Adele, let’s celebrate Britain’s finest! Denver Rock Orchestra is a 501c3 nonprofit full orchestra that brings the high art of the orchestral sonic experience to your favorite rock and pop tunes.

Violet Chachki in Denver on September 4th at the Oriental Theater

The time has come!

Join us for an unforgettable Eleganza Chic & Sleek Drag Night at the Oriental Theater in Denver, Colorado, on September 4th, 2024!

This fabulous event features the renowned Violet Chachki, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7 after her successful international tours, in a magical drag show. If you missed Denver Pride, this is your chance to experience the glitz, burlesque and glamour!

Local drag queens Andrea Staxxx and Alyssa Love, along with the sensational Bella Diva World Dance Group, will also be gracing the stage.

Expect an iconic evening filled with surprises, high fashion, and glamourous performances.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet Violet Chachki with our limited VIP Meet and Greet tickets. This 18+ show promises an evening of elegance and excitement.

Get your tickets today to witness the magic!

https://tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/435738

Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk

In addition to being an acceptance & awareness event, the Step Up for Down Syndrome (SUDS) walk is the largest CELEBRATION of our friends with Down syndrome in Colorado! It is also the largest fundraiser for the Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association per year – and is the key event that sustains the mission of our organization from year to year.

Donations will stay local to benefit the family and education programs, resources, community groups, community events, and advocacy initiatives that RMDSA has offered for more than 40 years.

Invicta Fighting Championships 56 Maia vs Cantuaria

Fresh off one of the most successful events in Invicta Fighting Championships history, the phoenix is rising to a Mile High once more. The world’s premier combat sports organization for women touches down at the Stockyards Event Center in Denver on Friday, Aug. 9 with another star-studded lineup.

The Adventure Company

Founded in Breckenridge, CO in 1987, The Adventure Company has perfected the top-quality rafting experience. We offer Colorado’s best raft trips, with world-class whitewater and spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery.

With the best value, competitive pricing, experienced guides, and unique features – we can help ensure a safe, comfortable, efficient, and fun rafting experience. Join us and Make Your Life an Adventure Today!

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Boulder Brooke on Fall River

Dinosaur Preserves, Tracks, and Fossils

Hotspots for Viewing Dinosaur Preserves, Tracks, and Fossils:

Dinosaur Ridge

Dinosaur National Monument - Dinosaur Preserve

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Dinosaur Preserves Scenic Byway

The Royal Gorge Region

Exploring Colorado Dinosaur Preserves and Fossil Beds

Aspen Winds on Fall River

River Front Cabins in Estes Park

Aspen Winds on Fall River amenities available to all guests:

Winter in Colorado

Winter in Colorado’s Resort Towns

Winter in Colorado’s Resort Towns

Skiing and Riding in Colorado

Some of the Best

Ski and Ride Gear

Nordic Centers, Cross-Country Skiing

Ski Touring Centers (snowshoeing)

Destination Resorts in the Winter

Guest Ranches - Destination Resorts

Colorado’s Hot Springs in the Winter

Winter at Colorado's Natural Hot Springs

Natural Hot Spring Resorts Open Year-round

Other Popular Winter in Colorado Activities

Winter in Colorado Getting Around

Summit County Transportation

Blaxplanation

Event Address

About the Film

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