Georgetown loop bridge

Georgetown Loop Train Ride Colorado

When it comes to requests from out-of-town visitors to Denver the top of the list is always, “to see the mountains.” The trick is that seeing the mountains can mean a lot of different things. Catch the top of the right building, or the top of the right hill, and you can see the mountains … Read more

Mount Evans Colorado

Mount Evans is one of Colorado’s many 14ers, mountains with peaks above 14,000 ft. Mount Evans’ elevation is 14,271 feet at the top making it the 14th tallest 14er for those of you who like their word play. In addition, Mount Evans also has the distinction of being the highest paved road in North America. … Read more

Mount Evans Road Elevation Sign

How To See the Mountains From Denver

The Rocky Mountains are one of the best places to visit in Denver for anyone planning a trip to Denver, even though, technically, the mountains aren’t really in Denver. Denver does sit at an elevation of 5,280 feet, and yet, it technically sits in a valley in an area gently sloping away from the foothills, … Read more

Estes Park Denver Day Trip

When most people think of Colorado, they think of mountains. The Rocky Mountains are visible from Downtown Denver and provide a handy navigational guide (they’re west). Although Denver sits along the front range and its weather is dominated by the mountains, the city isn’t really in the mountains. Many Denver visitors enjoy a trip into … Read more