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 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
A favorite road of both locals and tourists, Trail Ridge Road is the highest paved road in North America. (Remind me to find out what road is higher in South America…) Trail Ridge Road is also known as Highway 34 for you sticklers. Trail Ridge elevation climbs quickly. It summits at 12,183 feet above sea … Read more
Whether you are a Colorado native, or a first-time Colorado visitor heading West into the mountains, this view of the mountains as you come over a rise on I-70 is iconic. Here a Colorado resident took a picture by Ariel F. Patz and labeled all of the mountain peaks you can see. “A lot of … Read more