Tag: colorado
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7 Colorado golf courses that will test your mettle without taking all of your money
Golf in Colorado comes with many perks. Consistent sunshine, stunning views and abundant wildlife are three that quickly come to mind. There’s the increased distance on every shot, with balls traveling up to 15% farther than at sea level. And there are the dramatic elevation changes enjoyed from many a mountain tee box. Golf season…
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TEST 7 Colorado golf courses that will test your mettle without taking all of your money
Golf in Colorado comes with many perks. Consistent sunshine, stunning views and abundant wildlife are three that quickly come to mind. There’s the increased distance on every shot, with balls traveling up to 15% farther than at sea level. And there are the dramatic elevation changes enjoyed from many a mountain tee box. Golf season…
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9 reimagined motels around Colorado receive second life
By Daliah SingerSpecial to The Gazette Forget the old, stodgy motels of the last century. These roadside destinations are being reimagined as boutique, yet still affordable, accommodations. Here are nine of our favorites across Colorado. ALL INN HOTEL, DENVER The four-story property at the corner of East Colfax Avenue and Milwaukee Street has been reinvented…
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Reflecting on the past and present of Colorado wellness
Hardship would greet Colorado’s early visitors — the likes of John Frémont, a famed explorer whose party was often outmatched by the harsh elements and treacherous terrain. In the early 1840s, tired and hungry in the stormy mountains west of modern-day Colorado Springs, it seemed the next morning was not promised. And yet the morning was…
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High in the sky: Rare air awaits atop state’s tallest peaks
No 14,000-foot peak could be called easy. As we heard once from Colorado Fourteeners Initiative executive director Lloyd Athearn: “Understand that these are extremely high mountains, and even doing some of the ‘easiest’ fourteeners involves a lot of physical ability.” Some are more forgiving, however — often called “beginner” peaks. Breaking in this summer? Here…
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Savvy Senior: How to use AI safely and protect yourself from scams
By Jim MillerSpecial to The Gazette Dear Savvy Senior, I keep hearing about AI in the news and how it’s being used in scams. I’m not very tech savvy and find it confusing. What should I know to protect myself? — Cautious Senior Dear Cautious, You’re not alone. Many older adults are asking the same…
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Year-round gardening: It’s not too late for zinnias
By Fredricka BogardusColorado Master Gardener Zinnias might be at the end of the alphabet, but if you are looking to fill some bare spots in the garden, they should be at the top of your list. Annual zinnias (Zinnia elegans) are widely available, both as seed and plants. They come in a rainbow of colors…
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Trail Talk: Answer the call to Colorado’s great outdoors
By Susan DaviesSpecial to The Gazette If you bike, hike, snowboard or ski, it’s likely you’ve suffered a hard fall at least once. Your response probably matched mine: you wriggled your fingers and toes, made sure they still moved and breathed a sigh of relief that everything still works. In March, I endured a day…
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Inside the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America as grand opening approaches
Joe Arrigo’s vision is now only days away from becoming reality. Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America will open its doors June 12 in the heart of downtown Pueblo. I have been reporting on the museum’s progress for months, since before the Colorado Economic Development Commission granted final approval for the project. So Arrigo,…
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Savvy Senior: I have a will; do I also need a trust?
By Jim MillerSpecial to The Gazette Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I were recently talking about updating our will and wondered if we should also set up a trust. How do we know if we need one? — Planning Ahead Dear Planning, That’s an excellent question. A will is one of the most important tools in…