The California Zephyr begins its climb from Denver to Winter Park. Photo credit: Jill Dutton Sometimes the mountains call to you. When they do, one way to experience their majesty is a train ride from Denver to Grand Junction, stopping in Winter Park and Glenwood Springs on the way. Departing Denver on Amtrak’s California…
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Notes from the Train: The Good, the Bad, the Glorious
Trips are rarely all good or all bad; yet, it’s the blending of these moments that creates a journey. Below are a few notes on the good, the glorious, and the not-so-good (seeing a derailed train, dragging luggage through a blizzard) during my trip through Colorado by rail. March 6: Arrival at Winter Park Arrived…
You Won’t Want to Miss These 4 Great Places to Eat in Winter Park
Winter Park is known for outstanding outdoor adventures–skiing, snow cats, snowmobiling, and more–but the food is the unsung hero.
Want Less Fear, More Joy? Take the Next Step
I stepped off the train into a blizzard. As I stood there trying to figure out where to go, I heard the conductor’s cry of All Aboard!, and knew I would soon be left to fend for myself. Yet fear never entered my consciousness. Instead, fully immersed in the moment and its requirements, I took the next step.
A Lesson in Breeding Mason Bees
It was a vibrant spring morning as Eliza, the owner of Best Kept Secret B&B in Glenwood Springs, CO, brought out containers filled with bamboo canes. Burrowed inside these canes were Mason bees, ready to be released from their cocoons. Kept in the refrigerator all winter to protect them from predators, and so the bees wouldn’t accidentally get…
An Amazing View on the California Zephyr
The California Zephyr passes through areas of Colorado that are only accessible by rail. Here’s a peek at the view. Read more about Colorado by rail: You Won’t Want to Miss These 4 Great Places to Eat in Winter Park My New Favorite Travel Accessory Want Less Fear, More Joy? Take the Next Step A Lesson in…
Colorado by Rail (Itinerary)
Two days until I depart for Colorado. I’ll take the long way there and leave Kansas City Union Station Sunday morning heading East to arrive in Galesburg, Il. in the afternoon. Then I’ll catch the California Zephyr heading West on one of the most stunning routes in the U.S. to arrive in Winter Park the…
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