July 2, 2016: A summer visit to the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail
Colorful flower blossoms captured in early summer in the thin air of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Colorado
Riding the Southwest Chief from Chicago to LA
Riding the Southwest Chief from Chicago to LA give you the chance to see a lot of the country without having to drive.
National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Leadville, Colorado (Where Gumbo was #168)
Gumbo was visiting the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum in Leadville, Colorado. A great place to visit if you like geology or the history of mining.
May 10, 2016. Moose, Piney Lake
After we'd completed a hike, a duo of moose decided to join us near the shore of Piney Lake, Colorado.
May 7, 2016. Garden of the Gods
A sunset photo of the unusual and beautiful sandstone rock formations in Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods.
Denver gets closer to airport with new rail line
Denver's new 23-mile rail line will cut travel time to the airport to 40 minutes, and a $9 rail fare instead of a $70 cab ride.
March 23, 2016: St. Patrick's Day Parade - Denver, CO
At the largest St. Patrick's Day parade west of the Mississippi, Samantha enjoys both the parade, and the thousands of spectators.
January 2, 2016: Cabin, Colorado
A small rustic cabin in Colorado...
December 2, 2015: Wagon at Piney Lake
A classic and almost timeless scene from the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Gumbo's Pic of the Day, November 11, 2015: Four Corners Monument
Out in the middle of nowhere is the Four Corners Monument. This is the only location in the United States where four states, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah, meet in a single spot. Thus, visitors can stand in four states at one...
Spotted on the Road: Checker Cab, Leadville, Colorado
It had been a number of years since I'd seen a Checker cab. The last place I expected to find one was in the small mountain town of Leadville, Colorado. Leadville is situated over 10,000 ft above sea level, the town having morphed...
Airlines add new routes, expanded service
This week has seen a number of airlines announcing new service and expanded capacity on routes foreign and domestic.
Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 28, 2015: Maroon Bells, Colorado
These beautiful mountains, part of the Colorado Rockies, are the Maroon Bells which are located in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, near Aspen. They're among the most photographed peaks in Colorado -- and among the most...
Buffalo Bill Cody's Grave, Lookout Mountain, Golden, Colorado
William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody (February 26, 1846 – January 10, 1917) was an American scout, bison hunter, and showman. He was born in Le Clair, a small town in the Iowa Territory (now the U.S. state of Iowa), but he grew up for...
John Denver Sanctuary, Aspen
Many of you remember folksy singer, Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr , better known by his stage name, John Denver . John was a talented and very successful singer, songwriter and actor who made his home in Aspen,...