As we crest La Bohada hill headed north from Albuquerque, it is almost sunset. The sky turns lazy shades of rosy pink and dusty orange as I catch my first glimpse of the Sangre de Cristos and the sun has…
There are so many options for kids and teens come summer. It really does not matter what they love to do, what they want to learn or how they hope to spend their vacation: There is a camp that will…
Is all that glitters gold? Here at Yellow Scene, we say all that glitters earns gold. In this year’s Best of the West, we are shining a light on all our top shops, restaurants, businesses, people and places in Boulder…
Day Spa (E. County) Sunflower Day Spa, Longmont You can’t help but relax in Sunflower’s sunny atmosphere. Their professionals help you achieve outstanding skin care and total relaxation. Really, we just need three words: pamper, pamper, pamper. Day Spa (Boulder)…
Best place to get a razor cut De Maj Salon & Spa, Erie De Maj is Erie’s little island for stylistas. Here, the cuts are stellar and the stylists are ninjas when it comes to the razor cut. It’s nice…
Bike Shop (E. County) Bike N Hike, Longmont Thirty years of bicycle-peddling experience sets this Longmont storefront apart, assuring you’ll get the right bike for you. Plus, the staff makes sure that after the sale is done, your bike still…
Best grown-up shopping experience Fuzzy Antler, Louisville This beautiful downtown shop is bursting with antique European furnishings and décor—like the home of a packrat with great taste. There’s lots to be discovered here, so take your time. Best kiddo shopping…
Golf Course Indian Peak Golf Course, Lafayette Come and see why Golf Digest magazine gave this course 4.5 stars. Indian Peak includes 18 holes, six lakes and mass amounts of fun for the golf lover. Colorado Ski Resort Winter Park…
Best hotel to make you feel hipper than you are Aloft, Broomfield When you walk in to the lobby and bar of Aloft—filled with bright colors, contemporary design and cool lounging spots—you immediately feel that you should have worn something…
Best For When You Want The Best Frasca, Boulder Here, dinner is a symphony that at times feels light and airy and then hits you like a wave of heart-pounding percussion. Frasca’s ever-changing menu includes plates of perfectly sliced prosciutto,…