Sue Rodman 
Our entire family loves Breckenridge, Colorado, the historic mountain town 90 minutes outside of Denver. Our first visit was in the summertime, but we came back to experience Breckenridge Ski Resort and all the things to do in Breckenridge in winter — and we had just as much fun. Here’s everything we love about Breckenridge ski resort, plus 25 more things to do in Breck in the winter!
Are you thinking affordable ski resorts in Colorado, or anywhere for that matter, is an oxymoron? True, skiing isn’t a cheap vacation, but it is my youngest’s favorite sport, and with two short years until he leaves me for college, I want to indulge his passion, preferably without spending his college fund. That mission led to this post! Ready to learn what I learned? Here are three affordable ski resorts in Colorado that we know you’ll love.
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When the snow melts in Colorado ski country, it’s time to hang up the skis and get out the mountain bike. In Breckenridge mountain biking is as popular in the summer as skiing is in the winter. But just like … Read More
One of our favorite summertime things to do in Breckenridge was hiking. In the winter, you can still visit many of the trails with snowshoes. There are tons of places to go, but here are our favorite five Breckenridge, Colorado hikes. … Read More
Breckenridge Alpine Slide and Epic Discovery Center should definitely be on the top of your places to visit list! Before we tell you about the coaster, let’s talk about the fun at Epic Discovery, a collection of summer outdoor adventures … Read More
One glorious summer we spent a month in Breckenridge Colorado. It was the vacation of a lifetime and we really got to know the town, including the best Breckenridge restaurants, and more importantly, the best Breckenridge happy hour to offer … Read More
Salida Colorado is in the heart of the Rockies, located along the Arkansas River. It has the distinction of having the largest historic district in the state, which intrigued me. So without further adieu, here are more than 26 things to do in Salida, Colorado, some from our most recent trip, others on my bucket list.
Buena Vista CO is located at the base of Colorado’s Collegiate peaks, along the Arkansas River. It’s a perfect central Colorado base for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, plus they have great restaurants, charming shops and you’ll find tons of … Read More
It was either going to be my best idea ever for a mother-son weekend, or a complete failure. That’s the way I thought about my decision to by-pass the big Colorado ski resorts on I-70 for the lesser-known Monarch Ski Resort in central Colorado along the Continental Divide.
There are eight Wyoming ski resorts, but only two are destinations, the others are mostly geared toward locals. You’ve probably heard of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, but I’m guessing you don’t know the others. Here’s the scoop on all of them, especially the destination resort regulars would rather keep to themselves.
I have a little secret. Morro Bay, CA was probably my favorite place on our recent trip to central California. And we packed a lot of awesomeness into a single week, so this is a pretty bold statement. You are … Read More
Keystone Ski Resort is THE place for family skiing. I knew that. Keystone’s famous Kids Ski Free Program makes it an attractive choice for families, and then there are all the Kidtopia events. But would the skiing be any good in April? Here’s what you need to know about spring skiing at Keystone Ski Resort – both the good and the bad.
The Broadmoor Resort, located in Colorado Springs, has been on my bucket list since the owner, Philip Anschutz purchased its sister resort The Cloister at Sea Island along the Georgia coast in 2016. My husband and I used a milestone … Read More
Sometimes you take a trip you’ll never forget: Breckenridge, Colorado. Local transplants will tell you they came for the skiing, but they stayed for the many things to do in Breckenridge in summer.