The raging success of the 80s nostalgia-steeped Netflix series Stranger Things is proof that the 1980s are still viewed as the height of American pop culture by countless people. If you have been searching for a place to get a major 80s fix, consider visiting Fifty-Two 80’s—A Denver consignment store filled to the brim with…
In the 1970s, a Renaissance man named Andre Ulrych decided that he wanted to build a house in the mountains of Aspen that would reflect his innermost self. Prior to building his very specialized dream home, Andre Ulrych devoted a few years to indulging in various popular mind-expanding substances, including magic mushrooms. Ulrych’s psychedelic trips…
Most people are unaware that there is a castle in Colorado. Cano’s Castle—as the leaning, mostly aluminum structure is known—is unlike any medieval castle that you will see in France or Italy. Cano’s Castle was constructed by a reclusive military veteran named Dominic Espinoza. “Cano” is Dominic’s nickname. Cano’s Castle features an impressive hodgepodge of…
If you’re a fan of scenic hikes with big payoffs, Hanging Lake in Glenwood Springs, Colorado is the spot for you. After a short but steep trek, emerald green Hanging Lake seemingly defies gravity and juts out from the of side of a towering mountain. Snow runoff cascades into Hanging Lake over natural pillars of…
If you’re passionate about hiking, then Colorado‘s East Paso county is the perfect place for you. Paint Mines Interpretive Park is located just a mile south of the town of Calhan and 30 miles east of Colorado Springs. It offers four miles of trails rising to elevations of 500ft. However, what sets these trails apart…
Mesa Verde National Park is home to several ancient sandstone structures which once served as the dwellings of an ancient 13th to 14th-century civilisation. These people were known as the ‘Anasazi’ which was a Navajo term that roughly translates to ‘ancient enemy’. These rectangular structures span in height and size and some are placed precariously…
Whether it’s the hectic feeling of the big city, or the silent beauty of nature, the charm of America makes the country a perfect destination for anyone. However, some of the biggest treasures of it aren’t in plain sight. The Georgetown Loop Railroad is a landmark, that shows the outstanding industrial American evolution, while offering…
It’s a story that has been told time and again – someone drops out of school at 15 with claims that they won’t amount to anything following them out of the door, only to end up spectacularly defying their doubters. What did that someone go on to become? A famous writer, perhaps? A pop star?…
