http://www.justtravelcolorado.com/articles/Colorado-Attractions_Summary.html Most of the time, when we think about Colorado, Aspen and winter sports come to our minds. Nevertheless, Colorado has much more to offer. You will also have the opportunity to travel to the past when visiting Ashcroft Ghost Town, learn more about tea in the facilities of Celestial Seasonings, or experience the wonders of life in Denver Botanic Gardens. The following articles have relevant information about these and other attractions. Thus, before you travel to Colorado, it is a good idea to read them. en-us http://www.justtravelcolorado.com/articles/Travel-Colorado_7088.html Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:35:23 CST If you come to Colorado, do not forget to visit the Fort Garland Museum 25 miles east of Alamosa off U.S. Highway 160. This fort, located in southern Colorado, was built in 1858 by command of the legendary frontiersman Kit Carson. The fort had a garrison of more than one hundred men and was used to protect the earliest settlers of the San Luis Valley. In addition to visiting the museum, you can take a walk through the parade ground of the stronghold and see the adobe constructions featuring re-creations of Carson’s quarters during the commander’s time. Fort Garland not only is rich in military history, but also in culture and art, so the museum features the culture and art of the people from the Hispanic community in southern Colorado.

Fort Garland Museum has many exhibitions throughout the year, including “Buffalo Soldiers West” a permanent exhibition that explains the opportunities that black soldiers found in the military and the reasons for the controversy that arose during the Plains Indian Wars from 1866 to 1891. Additionally, you can enjoy the “Four Careers of Kit Carson”, another exhibition that follows the various careers of the legendary character, who was commandant of Fort Garland from 1866 to 1867.
http://www.justtravelcolorado.com/articles/Travel-Colorado_7086.html Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:34:22 CST
Make your dreams come true with a hot air balloon ride along spectacular mountains of Colorado. This place offers panoramic views of Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Mosquito Range, the Continental Divide, Sawatch Mountains, and much more. Indeed, the amount of green zones is so extensive that it is difficult to appreciate each point of the rocky mountains of Colorado in detail.

Through a hot air balloon flight, tourists are able to be in contact Colorado native wildlife. Besides this, there are other outdoor historical attractions and recreational activities to do and see. In particular, horseback riding, hiking, golfing, biking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, boating, relaxing in the hot springs, and taking a train ride are some of the activities that people may enjoy during their trip for Colorado mountains. All these activities are generally included in special vacation packages.

A travel to the mountainous land of Colorado can be the perfect setting for celebrating anniversaries, family reunions, marriage proposals, company parties, and birthdays. This type of flight package includes an hour balloon ride with instrumental music accompanied with continental breakfast and champagne toast. Depending on what you would like to have in the party, you can make arrangements to include, for example, roses and special birthday or anniversary cake, and, of course, reasonable pricing. Figure out what is the best package that adjust better to your needs and preferences and decide to spend a great time in Colorado.
http://www.justtravelcolorado.com/articles/Travel-Colorado_7082.html Thu, 30 Mar 2006 12:57:05 CST El Pueblo was founded on the Arkansas River back in 1842. The Arkansas River divided the United States from Mexico, and El Pueblo served as an important cultural crossroads for the Southwest. It was inhabited by Anglo, African-American, and French traders and trappers. Also, many Mexican settlers and their children and wives found a place within El Pueblo, as well as several Cherokee, Iroquois, Delaware, and Plains Indians. All these occupants farmed, ranched, and traded inside the settlement and nearby the combination trading post. The post and its living quarters were made mainly of adobe, constructed around a protected interior plaza.

Today, El Pueblo History Museum is a gathering place where you can learn about El Plueblo’s diverse past and present. In the Museum you have the chance to admire the history and traditions of the different cultural and ethnic groups that lived in El Pueblo. You can appreciate the Pueblo History Gallery that focuses on the early history of the region, showcasing art, relics, and photographs that represent the people and events that gave shape to the area in the early twentieth century. Also, you may take a tour through the International Hall and see the flags that represent the country of origin of the immigrant groups that settled in the region. Outer tours, exhibits, and other activities are also available throughout the year.
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When looking for scuba diving centers, Flatirons Scuba is the best center in Colorado. It is an adequate place for learning how to dive and for those willing to expand their knowledge to other areas like technical diving. In the depths of the sea, divers are able to explore the world of marine species, and thus appreciate the greatness of our oceans with the diversity of animals that form part of our ecosystem.

If you are interested in taking technical diving programs, Flatirons Scuba is the leader in this field because it has the most competitive and prepared professionals to give you a strict but secure learning environment. They are also well-qualified due to their extensive experience and training along different technical agencies, so the best of knowledge is provided in the classes to students.

The adventure of learning Scuba Diving is an experience that may last only two weekends to get a certification and enjoy diving in different destinations worldwide. The main advantages of taking a course is that it is imparted once a month at various places, that all indispensable equipment is provided for you and that you have to dive in a swimming pool with a PADI Certified Instructor. In spite of these elements, you should have a positive attitude toward the course, bring a swimsuit and towel, and, finally, check the schedule. Do not wait until the last minute to enroll in a scuba diving program and learn what you really like to do in your spare time!
http://www.justtravelcolorado.com/articles/Travel-Colorado_7075.html Thu, 30 Mar 2006 12:50:24 CST
Like representations of humorous situations and daily human activities, plays make people laugh, cry, and experience feelings of anguish, fear, pain, desperation, and uncertainty. However, the main goal of such shows is to entertain the public. If you are looking for a place to see a stage performance, you should go to The Colorado Shakespeare Festival.

Due to its famous recognition, this festival attracts thousands of people from everywhere in the region. The use of a colorful brochures containing important information about the Shakespeare Festival leads people to understand how the show is presented. Basically, the content of the plays is based on lively stories, thanks to the role of actors and producers behind the scenes.

The most important point of performances is to bring charming and wonderful plays such as Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, and Othello by Shakespeare to life, by means of talented personnel rehearsing a lot of times their roles and necessary equipment to create special effects and good quality of sound.

Another significant characteristic is that plays are staged at the Mary Rippon Theatre offering rustic stone benches having beautiful Flatirons as a backdrop. In this way, people are more likely to have picnic lunches and enjoy a free concert on the campus. Before anything else, book your space in advance. If your main fascination is going to the theatre, you should not miss buying a ticket for the next show. 
http://www.justtravelcolorado.com/articles/Travel-Colorado_7073.html Thu, 30 Mar 2006 12:40:44 CST If you travel to Denver, Colorado, you can pay a visit to a different and characteristic museum. The Byers-Evans House Museum is one of the most magnificent historic residences of Denver. It was constructed in 1883 by Rocky Mountain News founding Editor William Byers, but later it was put to sale and bought in 1889 by the family of William Grey Evans, a Denver Tramway Company officer. The residence was restored to the period between 1912 and 1924.

The Museum offers visitors guided tours all through the elegant house, where you can admire the beautiful original furnishings of the Evans family. In addition, you can watch a short film and learn about Denver, the careers of the Byers and Evans families, and how these pioneer people built this city. Many other activities are held at the Museum, including folk and traditional music concerts, lunch tours, short stories staged at the Byers-Evans Library, as well as school and educational tours.

The Byers-Evans House Museum’s Store offers gifts and books for visitors of all ages. You can find a good collection of Van Briggle art pottery crafted in Colorado Springs in addition to all sorts of interesting gifts. The store is open Tuesday through Sunday and from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
http://www.justtravelcolorado.com/articles/Travel-Colorado_7068.html Thu, 30 Mar 2006 12:37:32 CST
Visiting T-Lazy-7 the Ranch is a wonderful experience to enjoy with your family and friends. Surrounded by a series of mountains, huge trees and plants, you appreciate the wonders of nature to make you feel relaxed and content.

Once you arrive there, you cannot avoid admiring the overwhelming landscape around you, wherein comfortable and equipped cabins will be your home during your trip. It is known that Maroon Bells are concurrent areas around the world, and that there are different rides to this place from the ranch.

If you have no idea how the environment here is, for sure, people in charge of this attraction will guarantee you all the comfort and hospitality desired for visitors. The scenery T-Lazy-7 will provide you with fantastic views, guided trail rides along the mountain wildlife, and a wide variety of horse rides for both novices and experienced riders. The length of such rides varies from hours to a couple of days, especially in the summer and fall.

In order to have a successful ride, it is recommended that riders are above 7 years old. In addition, alcoholic beverages, open-toed shoes as well as double riding are prohibited for they may put some lives at risk. Therefore, it is important to respect all the restrictions and conditions to have a secure ride. Remember to make a reservation at T-Lazy-7 because of limited quota. http://www.justtravelcolorado.com/articles/Travel-Colorado_7062.html Wed, 29 Mar 2006 05:00:17 CST Colorado History Museum is a place to step back in time and discover the past. It is a place that brings to your imagination covered wagons, Indian buffalo hunts, Buffalo fur trappers, mining in the Rocky Mountains, and life in a Denver of another time. Experience the different aspects of Colorado from its first inhabitants to its pioneer descendants. The Colorado History Museum is full with incredible collections, historic photographs, artifacts, detailed dioramas, and all kind of relics. You may also find special galleries with changing exhibits about the culture and life in the American West.

This museum was built in 1977, and it holds a large compilation of historic and prehistoric documents and objects. The building also serves as the headquarters for the Colorado Historical Society, and presents exhibitions and educational programs. Additionally, you can find inside the museum other interesting institutions such as the Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation, the Stephen H. Hart Library, as well as membership services. And do not forget the magnificent Colorado History Museum Store, in which you can find a complete selection of books about Colorado and the American West, in addition to an exclusive collection of Indian handicraft and Colorado art.
http://www.justtravelcolorado.com/articles/Travel-Colorado_7054.html Wed, 29 Mar 2006 03:20:41 CST The Florissant Fossil Beds National Museum is an enchanting mountain valley 35 miles west of Colorado Springs, in Colorado. This beautiful place holds fabulous remnants of the prehistoric life of our planet, such as extremely detailed fossils of plants and ancient insects as well as huge fossils of redwoods.

About 35 million years ago, the wrath of the mountains covered within their skin the then-lush valley and turned to stone the redwood trees that used to grow there. After some time, a lake started to form in the valley, and the thousands of plant and insect fossils found their final resting place among the fine-grained sediments at the bottom of the lake. These residues that lie below the water preserved the delicate fossils’ details by compacting into layers of shale. Today, the Florissant Fossil Beds are famous around the world, and since 1969 are part of the National Park System of the United States as the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.

Do not miss the chance to come to Colorado and visit the Fossil Beds. Experience nature through the programs, activities, and exhibits in the park, including walks during the summer season, books, and brochures with information about fossils.
http://www.justtravelcolorado.com/articles/Travel-Colorado_7003.html Wed, 29 Mar 2006 03:17:47 CST
In the United States, the Maroon Bells, surrounded by National Forest Lands, are the most overwhelming peaks wherein many pictures circulate around the world. When visiting this place, you can discover the glacial valley. Besides, the field of wildflowers, and mirrors images of the Maroon Bells are reflected in the Maroon Lake’s waters. It is completely amazing to see a landscape like this.

The access to Maroon Bells is limited by car; however, bus tours every daily during summer time are available. Also, it is possible to get there by bikes, skateboards, hikes, rollerblades, and all those non-motorized means of transportation.

If you do not know what the appropriate way is to get to Maroon Bells from Aspen,  Snowmass or Downvalley, taking a bus is the easiest option to arrive there. You just have to take the Castle/Maroon bus going to Highlands where there you purchase tickets for the bus tour to Maroon Bells. Although it is not permitted the use of cars by the road, a Golden Access Pass makes it possible to drive to Maroon Creek Road at anytime for half cost of the car pass fee.

Before adventuring in a trip full of adrenaline and emotion, be sure what the schedules are for buses and cars because it is very important to know these details in advance. Remember to bring a camera because there are lots to admire at the top of the mountain.