Red Rocks Amphitheater is an outdoor concert venue situated in a rock structure in Morrison, Colorado (only 20 miles from Denver). The venue is naturally formed of red rocks and hosts approximately 10,000 people. It’s known for being one of the most stunning outdoor concert venues in the world. But ever wonder why?
Here are 10 reasons why Red Rocks Amphitheater is the best venue in the country.
Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop is a 6.7-mile loop trail located near Morrison, Colorado that offers the chance to see wildlife, castle ruins, lookout towers, abandoned plans for a summer white house, and great views of Denver. The trail offers a number of activity options and is open all year (weather permitting). The trailhead is nestled in the small community called Morrison in the foothills just about 30 minutes from Denver.
This little-know reservoir in Dillon, Colorado provides picturesque views to behold. Known as the Dillion Reservoir, or Lake Dillon, this reservoir has a rich history. The Dillon damn was built in 1963 creating a reservoir to combat drought conditions of the ’50s. The town of Dillon was moved to the east when the dam was built. The snowmelt from the Rocky Mountains fills the reservoir with chilly water, ranging from 43 degrees in the winter to 63 degrees in the summer.
Location
The town of Dillon is only about 70 miles west of Denver, in the Rocky Mountain Range. This little town is the gateway to all the ski resorts. This scenic drive is easily driven in a little over an hour and it is definitely worth it to visit. Behold the crystal clear waters and the scenic views.
Clean Drinking Water
The Roberts tunnel took 18 years to build and transports water from the reservoir under the mountain, across the Continental Divide and down to the South Platte River to supply crystal clear drinking water for about 1/3 of the Denver population.
Check out this picturesque winter scene captured by drone. This was quite difficult to capture as you can see there is snow and ice on the lake and the temperatures were dropping. The drone battery did not last long and we almost lot the drone over the lake.
Train travel doesn’t usually have the hype and glam of other forms of travel. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy flying all over the world. But for me, there is something nostalgic and beautiful about train travel. I love to feel the click clack click clack rocking of the train cars. And to listen to the train whistle blowing low and strong across the plains. Time seems to slow down, and life just doesn’t have the hustle-bustle that is normally there. It is soothing for the soul.