Experience Colorado's Cowboy Heritage and Western Ways
(firmenpresse) - DENVER, CO -- (Marketwired) -- 03/18/15 -- is steeped in the legacy of the Wild West -- a rugged and romantic history of grand adventure, exploration and settlement. Today, the state's western heritage is engrained in elements of daily life from modern cuisine to adventure excursions, colorful historical characters, ranching, rodeos and craftsmen. Whether in the saddle or with boots on the ground, unplug, explore and experience a bit of Colorado's heritage and .
Across the state more than 30 offer the grit and adventure of the old west mingled with modern charm and comfort. If your vacation time is limited, several ranches offer "dude ranch lite" stays of 3 to 5 days.
The rugged ways of the old west resulted in some crafty trades and traditions: try blacksmithing at in Morrison, leather working at , or taste chuck wagon and Dutch oven cooking at Doc Jones' Cookoff. Admire a leather-craft from world-renowned saddlemaker, . Learn to paint or master your technique in a horse painting class at .
Visit historic schoolhouses and rail yards at the and the , originally a blacksmith shop. Outside La Junta, visit , a reconstructed 1840s adobe fur trading post on the mountain branch of the Santa Fe Trail. In Denver, visit to experience early life in Colorado.
Colorado- carries on its roots with long-time retailers across the state. Discover cowboy hats constructed on vintage equipment using centuries-old, hands-on craftsmanship techniques with Master Hatter Nate Funmaker at 's in Mancos.
If your love of horses involves multi-day in the backcountry, experience Colorado on horseback like the early explorers. members' many years of experience will enhance the safety and enjoyment of your outdoor experience.
Colorado's Western spirit is reincarnated at across the state. From the to the to in Pueblo and every rural in between tradition transpires through activities like bull riding, steer wrestling and livestock competitions. Many, like the or , are more than 100 years old.
Hard working ranch dogs are a cowboy's loyal companions. Attend the in Steamboat or the Meeker and witness the skills of some of the top cattle and sheep dogs hard at work moving and protecting ranch animals.
Coloradans love an excuse to celebrate, especially if it means flashing back to the Old West. Enjoy chuck wagon dinners at the , tunes and tales at Cowboy Poetry Festivals across the state, the in Pueblo, in Golden, or gunshots, saloon girls and ragtime music at the in Durango
Rugged terrain, steam locomotives, and dramatic scenery were just some of the things that drew film makers to the Centennial State to shoot Westerns like: "City Slickers" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid". The Rochester Hotel in Durango pays tribute to the movies filmed in Southwestern Colorado with an extensive collection of and rooms inspired by movies shot in the area.
A visit to isn't complete without experiencing the Old West; the history is so intertwined with the present in Colorado that a visit to the past is a seamless addition to modern-day travel.
Colorado is a four-season destination offering unparalleled adventure and recreation, a thriving arts scene, a rich cultural heritage, flavorful cuisine, and renowned ski resorts. Breathtaking scenic landscape boasts natural hot springs, headwaters of seven major rivers, peaceful lakes, 11 national parks/monuments, and 58 mountains that top 14,000 feet. . Colorado .
Anne Klein
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Datum: 18.03.2015 - 19:39 Uhr
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