How to Visit Mesa Verde National Park (1-Day Itinerary + Where to Stay and Eat)

Cliff Palace cliff dwelling

Mesa Verde National Park is one of those “Wow!” locations in the West. It’s one of the most unique national parks in the country because it protects the remains of the Ancestral Puebloan civilization, including the cliff dwellings they built over 700 years ago. Mesa Verde is a perfect one-day park. The thing to do […]

PERFECT One Day Itinerary for Ouray, Colorado (+ Where to Eat)

overlook of Ouray, Colorado

Ouray is a small mountain town nestled in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, known as the Switzerland of America. Founded in the 1870s as a mining town, Ouray has remained true to its origins as a historic, Victorian-style community. Now, more commonly known for its outdoor recreation activities, Ouray is busy year-round with people […]

9 Best Things To Do in Durango, Colorado (+ Where to Eat)

couple in front of Durango and Silverton train

Durango, Colorado, is a lively mountain town nestled in the San Juan Mountains of the state’s southwest corner. Established in 1881 by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company, Durango is known for its Old West charm and outdoor adventure. Durango offers historic streets lined with galleries, breweries, and restaurants alongside easy access to outdoor […]

How to Spend One Day in Grand Lake, Colorado

water, clouds, blue sky, lake, dock, paddleboards, canoes

Grand Lake is the lesser-known gateway town on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. Just a small percentage of the people visiting make it to this charming lake town, but it’s a nice change of pace from the crowds of Estes Park, where most people stay. It’s what Estes Park was like 30 […]