Head down I-25 to Walsenburg, and make your way to Manassa. This tiny town, established by Mormons in the 19th century, was the birthplace of William Harrison “Jack” Dempsey.
A summer vacation would not be complete without a trip through Rocky Mountain National Park, and this trip is an ode to the luscious wilderness in the central Rockies.
Set out early, at least before noon, and prepare for a five-hour drive. It’s pretty though, for the most part, but beware of cops around the Fairplay area (I speak from experience).
For this adults-only road trip, your first stop is Fort Collins, where you’ll check into the Armstrong Hotel, a cool boutique hotel that hovers above Old Town coffee shops, restaurants and stores.
This kitschy jaunt takes you deep into the vast expanse and featureless tabletop of middle America. If you’re a short-attention-span type, take a pass.
When Megan Bucholz of Local Table Tours in Boulder asked if I wanted to come on her inaugural coffee and pastry tour of Boulder, how could I possibly say no?