Colorado Things

[Buried 0]

I'll be in CO in about two weeks and probably have a monday-wednesday or thursday time period to fill. Any one have any recommendations on where I should go or what to see or do?

Where is my fizzy-lifting drink?

[kelel01 1]

Um . . . find me and Eener an apartment.

Just kidding. And no, I'm no help whatsoever. Just here to be a PITA.

[Zep 0]

Go to El Cap an wish about what things could be.

Gone fishing

[eeneR 3]

Um...I would use up toooo much bandwith and HH would be mad.....

GO TO THE MOUTAINS if you can

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eeneR
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[airtwardo 7]

Um . . . find me and Eener an apartment.


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Should have said something EARLIER!

I just rented out our house near Denver...

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[eeneR 3]

DOH!

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eeneR
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[CanuckInUSA 0]

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Go to El Cap an wish about what things could be.

Wrong state!!!

Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

[CanuckInUSA 0]

The DZ (Mile-Hi in Longmont) is open 7 days a week this time of year. Since I'm now an unemployed bum (with some savings) I'll likely be there jumping on one of those days. Of course we could take the time and find eeneR and Kelel01 a place to live.

Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

[Miami 0]

Garden of the Gods
Pikes peak (cog railway or drive)
Mile Hi Skydiving Center (6 or 7 days a week)
6 flags in Denver
Cripple Creek

Thats all I can think of...hope this helps...

Miami

[eeneR 3]

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Of course we could take the time and find eeneR and Kelel01 a place to live.

Hey Steve...be careful...I might just take you up on that offer when the time comes

She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway."
eeneR
TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto

[Spizzzarko 0]

Garden of the Gods
Pikes peak (cog railway or drive)
Mile Hi Skydiving Center (6 or 7 days a week)
6 flags in Denver
Cripple Creek


You forgot:
Grant's Awsome Garage!

[dgm458 0]

If you like scenic drives and if you'll be in the right areas...

Hwy 50 west out of Pueblo to Hwy 69; turn south to Hwy 96 in Westcliffe; go east to Hwy 165 which goes back to I-25 in Colorado City.

On 165 there is a place called Bishop's Castle about 20 miles west of I-25. It's a homemade castle and it's still a work in progress. It's currently about 5-6 stories tall and admission is free but the guy likes donations!

Also on 165-I've seen bear everytime I've ever travelled this road. This trip takes about 4 hours.

Another good trip is to go up the highway that runs on the east side of the rockies from I-70 (west of Denver) up to Estes Park. There are lots of elk to be seen there this time of year. You could make this drive and come back down another state hwy to jump at Mile High.

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[RkyMtnHigh 0]

hmmm...I just left there after 20 yrs. What to do this time of year..well jumping is decent usually. You can rock climb, go to Vail and fish, ride a mountain bike outside Grand Junction or better yet, visit Moab,Utah right on the border! Durango is also fun! You can head down towards the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and go a little east and do some Soaring and Gliding over Pikes Peak which is only $40 and a day of fun! If I recall, it's High Flights Soaring Club. So much more...but too early to think of it all right now..PM or call me and I'll make sure you stay busy for your two weeks out there

And previous person with "Bishops' Castle" ..well that's south near Pueblo off I25 and heading towards Canon City...and Royal Gorge....and there's a dz on your way there too..."Skydive the Rockies"

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[Zep 0]

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Go to El Cap an wish about what things could be.

Wrong state!!!

I know, I just wanted to see I you lot knew




Truthful version, I keep thinking it's in the Rockies IE: CO

Gone fishing

[Buried 0]

Garden of the Gods and Bishop's Castle is really worth visiting?
I don't want to be around too many tourist things.. but that may be hard

edit- that's some warning

Where is my fizzy-lifting drink?

[GQ_jumper 4]

Coors brewery
New Belgium Brewing Company
Budweiser has a plant too don't forget

colorado springs in particular:
The Ritz
Tequillas
Jose Muldoons
V Bar
Rum Bays
Wild Cats
Southside Johny's
Coaches
need I say more?

History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid.
--Dwight D. Eisenhower

[marcandalysse 0]

Its a big state, and you don't mention WHERE in colorado you will be. only a few days to drive around?

You could stick to driving around the foothills around whatever city you are at.
If near Denver, then check out Boulder. one very cool town, fun to walk around Pearl Street and drive up Flagstaff Mountain for a great view. If you drive west on Canyon/Arapaho Roads into the mountains, you will have a great drive up to Gold Hill and other old mining towns. Makes a big loop and you end up in Boulder again or Estes Park (Rocky Mtn Natl Park)

marc

[Buried 0]

I'll be initially around denver, but can easily drive anywhere and can stay overnight

Where is my fizzy-lifting drink?

[wingnut 0]

here is garden of the gods in colorado springs, i used to live just off 30th st. on bijou...


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[flyangel2 2]

Head up to the mountains on I-70. Vail, Aspen, Cooper Mountains. Pick your place where you want to stay. If you are into the history of things, make sure you stop at the rest stops along the way on I-70 once you go over Vail pass and learn how that highway was built. You can also take or rent a bike and hit the paved bike trails from the rest stops and see some great sites.

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey

[GQ_jumper 4]

st. mary's glacier, you'll see the signs on i-70 headin east towards all the big rich mountain towns. its a nice little hike and if you carry skiis or a borad up there its a fun little run down straight to a lake.

History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid.
--Dwight D. Eisenhower

[Amazon 7]

I may need to bring my Samurai to CO and see how fast it lands....up there in that rareified air.

[gravitational 0]

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I may need to bring my Samurai to CO and see how fast it lands....up there in that rareified air.

Bring your running shoes...Trust me...If you're really courageous, do it on a really hot no wind day.

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Michael

[MGSkyFlyer 0]

Drink some 90 Shiling


mmmm yummy

[gravitational 0]

Most importantly though, stay hydrated. The air is dry even in Denver. If you head up to the high country, take it easy as altitude sickness is a real thing. I've been out here for a month now living at jump altitude of my former DZ and the stairs are still kicking my ass.

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Michael