Author: Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer

In the heart of Colorado, there is a place where cowboys roam and an endless wind whistles through high prairies. It’s a place where the past is always present and a quiet way of life is cherished by locals.

In many ways, Breckenridge has it all. Adorable Victorian buildings line its bustling streets, every saloon door is a gateway to bygone times, and a top-rated ski resort overlooks this quintessential Colorado village. Given the town’s charm and its proximity to Denver, it’s little wonder that so many people, from Texas to France to Fort Collins, have claimed Breckenridge as their own.

There’s an authenticity here if you know where to look. Maybe it’s the celebrity status of some of the town’s guests. Maybe it’s the rich ski history or the sheer size of skiable terrain. Whatever the reason, there’s a mystique about Vail. But there’s more to Vail than rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous, eating $17 hamburgers and sipping $15 glasses of wine. It’s also home to unexpectedly friendly locals and a tranquil atmosphere that’s present all year long. With proper planning and the right attitude, a relaxing, delicious and beautiful vacation awaits you. Getting Around The community...

It’s a playground for the rich and famous in the Tetons and so much more, making it worth the trek to Northwest Wyoming.

This remote mountain town offers eclectic dining choices, a picturesque downtown and nearby world-class skiing to those willing to venture deep within the Centennial State. Covered in snow, Crested Butte is arguably Colorado’s most picturesque town in the winter, but with rushing rivers in springtime, abundant wildflowers in the summer and rainbows in the fall, this place is postcard-pretty at any time of year. Coloradans often name Crested Butte as their favorite mountain town and it’s not just because of the scenery. The remote town located 30 minutes from Gunnison, gives the visitor a genuine sense of being in...

The Equality State has three southern destinations that should be on any Northern Coloradan’s must-see list.

Two of Colorado’s most charming mountain towns are located on the east and west entrances of Rocky Mountain National Park. The 48 miles between Estes Park on the east and Grand Lake on the west is one of the most beautiful drives in the world. Only open in the summer, Trail Ridge Road has been called the “highway to the sky,” and only a trip down this iconic road will reveal why.

By Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer The Mile High City is a great weekend getaway. Book a room at one of the new boutique hotels for a unique experience. Denver is more popular than ever and that means that while people are moving to the Mile High City in droves, they are also visiting en masse. To keep up with demand, over the last five years, new properties have been popping up all over downtown Denver with more slated to open this year. An interior design trend within these hotels has been to procure local art in order to tell a story,...