All of the best things to do off the course in Colorado.
Colorado’s exceptional waters invite golfers to land a fly as skillfully as they would an approach shot. Kim D. McHugh Colorado's exceptional waters invite golfers to land a fly as skillfully as they would an approach shot. These private clubs offer exclusive access to some of the best golf and fishing spots: The Club at … Read more
Colorado’s exceptional waters invite golfers to land a fly as skillfully as they would an approach shot. Kim D. McHugh In the movie A River Runs Through It the fly-fishing scenes are so cinematically intoxicating they alone could inspire one either to take up the sport or spawn more frequent outings for those anglers already … Read more
Over a dozen vacations in one destination – Durango Colorado Anne Klein | Durango Area Tourism Durango, CO – Fresh powder blankets the mountains in Southwestern Colorado for Durango’s magical winter featuring over a Dozen Vacations in One Destination! In addition to skiing and winter sports, our charming Colorado mountain town boasts a vibrant arts … Read more
Fly Spririt Airlines Denver to Phoenix Trish Hendrickson Spirit Airlines Denver to Phoenix direct flight will begin November 7th! Spirit Airlines announces that it will begin operations at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on October 24. This news comes on the heels of US Airways, possibly merging to form New American, increasing the presence of … Read more
The draw and beauty of Telluride Golf Club Jon Rizzi | Photos © By Dick Durrance II Tucked into a box canyon in the San Juans, the most beautiful dead-end in America regularly draws music lovers, movie buffs, multiple-home owners—and more and more golfers. Hole No. 17 Reaching the gold tee of the par-3 17th … Read more
Colorado Avidgolfer Activities//Dining Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping. Happiness awaits in Vail’s two base villages, Lionshead and Vail Village, where attractive, pedestrian-friendly outdoor shopping areas lead to hundreds of shops, boutiques, restaurants, galleries and more. Men and women can find unique apparel, jewelry, sporting goods, kid stuff, … Read more
Colorado AvidGolfer GOLF//WHERE TO PLAY Ten. The number suggests perfection, which is appropriate for Red Sky Golf Club in Wolcott. Its Fazio course turned 10 last year, and the Norman layout celebrates its 10th birthday this year. Members and guests alternate play on the two spectacular mountain designs. The Norman made both Golf’s and Golf … Read more
Colorado AvidGolfer Altitude Adjustments Summit County’s five courses all perch around 9,000 feet, with one 9,863-foot tee box at Copper Creek touted as the highest in North America. That’s at least one club difference from what you’d play on Front Range. Also, a higher lofted driver can get you more yards off the tee, and … Read more
Colorado AvidGolfer GOLF//WHERE TO PLAY Ski Country USA isn’t quite Tee Country USA—yet. However, Steamboat’s golf offerings reveal the best of the area’s peaks (the rollicking Rollingstone Ranch), valleys (the ranchlike Haymaker), and refinement (the private Catamount). In Grand County, to the east, lie forested fairways that have survived beetle-kill, some becoming more “linkslike” in … Read more
Colorado AvidGolfer Golf // Where to Play National Recognition Award-winning course architect Jim Engh’s masterpiece at Redlands Mesa put the Grand Junction region on the world’s golf radar, drawing attention to a stunning high-desert landscape that incorporates large rock outcroppings and multiple elevation changes (nine of the holes play downhill from elevated tees). In 2001, … Read more
