Articles for tag: Mt. St. Helens, Rose Festival, Royal Gorge, Train Trip

Karla News

Scenic Train Tours in the USA

Train tours are a wonderful way to see some beautiful scenery in a relatively stress-free environment. You can recline in your spacious, comfortable seat and let the ever-changing landscapes roll by, while the rhythmic sound of the train’s wheels melts away your worries. Best of all, train vacations leave all the planning, driving, meals and ...

Karla News

Top 5 Colorado Back Roads

There are many ways to see Colorado, and many spectacular roads to travel. I by no means have even come close to exploring the entire state, and probably will never get the chance to travel all the roads, but I have made a hobby, or maybe even a habit, of trying my best to do ...

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Take a Ride at Elitch Gardens or Lakeside This Summer in Colorado

Elitch Gardens Location: 299 Walnut Street Rides: 45 Total including 2 water rides and 7 roller coasters Admission prices: Approx. $40 or more for a day pass and $55 for a season pass Fun facts: Elitch Gardens was originally built in 1890 at Tennyson and 38th Back when Elitch Gardens was at its original location, ...

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Holiday Trains in Colorado

Santa trains, holiday trains and even “The Polar Express” are Xmas excursions offered on the historic railroads of Colorado. The festive trains travel through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Inside the trains, passengers are delighted by visits with Santa and warming refreshment. Following are some of the Holiday trains in Colorado. ...

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Cool Facts About Colorado

Cool Colorado Facts as of 2007 4 National Parks (Mesa Verde, Rocky Mountain, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Great Sand Dunes) 8 national monuments and national recreation areas 15 national forests and national grasslands 21 Scenic and historic byways 40 State parks 58 Peaks over 14,000 feet high 300 Average days of sunshine each year ...

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The Omelette Parlor of Colorado Springs

Having a passion for omelets, it was inevitable that I discover The Omelet Parlor in Colorado Springs. It had come highly recommended when I threw the question out on my Facebook page, “Where can I find a great place to eat breakfast with great omelets?” A few restaurant suggestions were made, but I was most ...