"CodyVella" (codyvella)
09/10/2016 at 01:10 • Filed to: None
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"CodyVella" (codyvella)
09/10/2016 at 01:10 • Filed to: None | 2
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I work for United Airlines (Boo, I know) now because they pay more money than the Nordics I worked for before. A byproduct of that is I get to fly for free. Denver is one of the places they fly direct to from Toronto, and the lady wants to go there in mid-October and do some hiking because trees changing colour and whatnot. Anyways, when we land in DEN we’re going to rent a car and we’re looking to get a lodge somewhere. I know NOTHING about Colorado. But this lodge stuck out to me because I dig old things that remind me of being a kid.
http://blackhawkestespark.com/
So in this general area, where are some good places to hike, what are some good/interesting places to visit? Also, where would you recommend staying? We’re going for three days (a Friday-Sunday).
RyanFrew
> CodyVella
09/10/2016 at 01:22 |
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Try plugging your route into Roadtrippers.com
slipperysallylikespenguins
> CodyVella
09/10/2016 at 01:34 |
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Right up by Estes Park is Rocky Mountain National Park. You can’t go wrong with a hike in there. Also a pretty entertaining drive through the mountains across the park. Estes Park is a cool little mountain town. The Stanley Hotel is in town as well. It served as the inspiration for the hotel in “The Shining” and was a filming location for “Dumb & Dumber”. Also is haunted. Blackhawk is a cool little casino town west of Denver. Then there is Mount Evans or Pikes Peak if you want to drive to 14000ft. Tons of stuff to do, have fun.
smobgirl
> CodyVella
09/10/2016 at 01:40 |
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You'll be past fall colors by then but you can probably still find some good hiking. I'm sure you'll get some info before I can think of useful advice but I'm stranded at LAX now (thanks, American) and I'm too tired to think.
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smobgirl
> slipperysallylikespenguins
09/10/2016 at 01:41 |
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Top of Evans is closed already. But the cog railway on Pikes is always open, weather permitting!
RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
> CodyVella
09/10/2016 at 01:44 |
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Air is seriously thin in Denver ... I easily got winded walking around, and the wife passed out after half a drink. Be careful while hiking.
TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
> CodyVella
09/10/2016 at 03:03 |
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Its legal in colorado so
xsnowpig
> CodyVella
09/10/2016 at 07:49 |
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http://www.coloradocraftbrews.com/colorado-brewe…
and we brew beer that’s not just Coors Light.
E92M3
> CodyVella
09/10/2016 at 10:14 |
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You could spend the whole 3 days in Estes Park, and not go wrong. Trail Ridge Road will likely be closed by then. There’s a Shelby museum in Boulder, if you want to do something car related.