KUDOS April 2019 Travel Issue

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK TOUR
On this tour, guests depart in the morning to Estes Park, a
picturesque town in northern Colorado known as the base of Rocky
Mountain National Park, with Aspire Tours. The small group tours
depart from Denver’s Union Station and take guests to experience
some of Colorado’s stunning mountain landscapes. Throughout the
multiple stops, guests will have the opportunity for optional hikes or
to just enjoy extra time snapping photographs of the views. Wildlife
sightings are expected but never guaranteed.
Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AERIAL TOUR
If you prefer a different view of the national park, consider a day
spent soaring above the clouds in a small plane. Bluebird Aviation
will take up to three people on a dreamlike aerial tour over the
Continental Divide and metro areas. Depending on the time of
year, it’s possible to see fall colors cascading down the slopes, fresh
snow on 14,000-foot mountain peaks or the optical phenomena like
round rainbows known as “glories.” Mountain tours typically fly
over Rollins Pass, Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre,
Blackhawk/Central City, Grand Lake, Moffat Tunnel, the Indian
Peaks Wilderness area and also offers views of Longs Peak.
Mountain tours take place when the winds are light, typically in the
mornings and evenings.
Rocky Mountain National Park
GEORGETOWN LOOP RAILROAD
Journey back in time with a ride on one of
Colorado's great narrow gauge railroads, the
Georgetown Loop Railraod. Be astounded by the
Devil's Gate High Bridge, Rocky Mountain views
and the engineering marvel that is the
Georgetown Loop. Reserve a seat in the historic
Presidential/Waldorf Car. This car is the ultimate
VIP section. Guests have a dedicated attendant,
who offers special holiday drinks and snacks.
Georgetown Loop Railroad
MT. EVANS SCENIC BYWAY
The Mount Evans Scenic Byway, just 60 miles
west of Denver, is the highest paved road in North
America. A day trip to the top is a journey that
snakes and climbs through nearly 9,000 feet of
elevation gain, from the high plains of Denver
through five climate zones to the 14,264-foot
summit of Mount Evans, one of 54 peaks in
Colorado that soar to 14,000 feet and above – the
famous “fourteeners.”
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