One of Cripple Creek's most interesting spots to visit is the historic Outlaws & Lawmen Museum, which offers a glimpse into the shadier side of the World’s Greatest Gold Camp. The original jail cells are
One of the instant towns sparked by the gold rush lies just beyond Pike's Peak. Cripple Creek was one of the most successful boomtowns of the late 19th century, producing $500 million in gold --more
We thought Denver would be a bit... rockier than what we found it to be, but since it isn't, we got our rocky mountain fix with a drive through Rocky Mountain National Park and made
After coming up from Albuquerque to explore the Ludlow Ghost Town, then driving to Colorado Springs, then conquering Sweaty Topless Dude Trail (more commonly known as Manitou Incline), nothing would have been more relaxing than
Not far from the the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado lies the former glory of Ironton, a town that began in 1883, where workers from nearby mines would setup tents after a long day of
With our short time in Telluride, we wanted to fit in a short but scenic hike amongst our ghost town exploring adventures. Someone was kind enough to give me directions to a well kept secret
Every Labor Day weekend (which coincides with our wedding anniversary weekend), tradition dictates we pile into our "adventure-mobile" and hit the road. We had so much fun last year in Colorado, that we decided to go
