Tripatini2024-03-29T08:24:16Zhttps://tripatini.com/group/colorado/forum/topics/feed/allWhy Denver's dining scene is unforgettablehttps://tripatini.com/group/colorado/forum/topics/why-denver-s-dining-scene-is-unforgettable2021-10-09T05:08:55.000Z2021-10-09T05:08:55.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><div class="xg_module_body"><div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><div class="xg_module_body"><div class="postbody"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><span><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9408223077?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9408223077?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center" width="750"/></a><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/4910215371" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em>Wally Gobetz</em></span></a></span></p>
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<p><span><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/denver-colorado-travel-attractions" target="_blank">There are a lot of things to love about <strong>Colorado</strong>'s capital and largest city</a>. Its setting alone is an awe-inspiring one, in the shadow of the soaring <strong>Rocky Mountains</strong> - your first time seeing the <strong>Mile-High City</strong> in the distance as you approach is one that you will never forget. And once you're here there's is also a lot to see and do, from attractions and culture to nightlife (a seemingly endless array of bars, pubs, clubs, and music venues) and sports (with local football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and hockey teams). <br/> <br/> <strong>Denver</strong> is also a paradise for foodies, with many, many dining options including a truly impressive menu of cuisines from the region and around the world, and at a wide range of price points.</span></p>
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</div></div>Dynamic Denver, a progressive, urbane gem of the USA's Westhttps://tripatini.com/group/colorado/forum/topics/dynamic-denver-a-progressive-urbane-gem-of-the-usa-s-west2021-06-23T04:24:54.000Z2021-06-23T04:24:54.000ZDavid Paul Appellhttps://tripatini.com/members/DavidPaulAppell16<div><div class="xg_module_body"><div class="postbody"><div class="xg_user_generated"><h6><a href="https://love2fly.iberia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/L2F-Feb-18-pic-USA-Colorado-Denver-skyline-shutterstock_664401268-640x427.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://love2fly.iberia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/L2F-Feb-18-pic-USA-Colorado-Denver-skyline-shutterstock_664401268-640x427.jpg?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center" width="750"/></a><em><a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/downtown-denver-colorado-skyscrapers-rocky-mountains-664401268?src=Tte_vqtO9g0RmMz261CZ_w-1-41" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Jeff Zehnder</span></a></em></h6>
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<p>The <strong>USA</strong>'s 19th largest city (pop. 693,000, metro area 3.1 million), and at 5,280 feet (1,609 meters) its highest-altitude, has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1859 as a gold-rush mining town. Sleepy at first, much of the "<strong>Mile-High City</strong>'s" growth didn't pick up steam until the 1890s, with the real boom not kicking in till after <strong>World War II</strong>. Today, this dynamic, high-tech bastion is a major business, cultural, and sports power which trends young and cosmopolitan without letting go of its outdoors-oriented lifestyle.</p>
<p><br/> Sitting on a rolling plain astride the <strong>South Platte River</strong> in north central <strong>Colorado</strong> just east of (not, as many assume, actually <em>in</em>) the <strong>Rocky Mountains</strong>, <strong>Denver</strong> has certainly not escaped many of the common urban ills of the early 21st century, but it does tend to be cleaner, more polite, and more progressive than many others in the <strong>United States</strong>.</p>
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</div></div>Cliff House at Pike's Peak in 'Sleeping with History at 7 of the USA's most Historic Hotels'https://tripatini.com/group/colorado/forum/topics/cliff-house-at-pike-s-peak-in-sleeping-with-history-at-7-of-the-u2021-03-01T05:23:25.000Z2021-03-01T05:23:25.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><br/><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8426693477?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center" width="750"/></p>
<p>How would you like to spend a night or more at a hotel once frequented by <strong>Clark Gable</strong>, <strong>Ingrid Berman</strong>, <strong>Marilyn Monroe</strong> and a long list of other Tinseltown luminaries? Or snuggle down under the sheets at a former stagecoach stop along the famous <strong>Chisolm Trail</strong> which played host to <strong>George Custer</strong>, the cavalry commander in the Civil and American Indian Wars, and <strong>Jesse James</strong>, who needs no introduction? If luxury and elegance are your preference, how about the <strong>Hotel Du Pont</strong> in <strong>Wilmington</strong>, <strong>Delaware</strong>, which opened in 1913, was built to rival the finest European lodgings of the time in stylishness and beauty?</p>
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<p>A hotel can be more, much more, than just a place to catch a good night’s sleep. Properties throughout the <strong>United States</strong> offer interesting stories of famous guests, accommodations that range from laid back to lavish, and opportunities to snooze with intriguing chapters of American history. At this stay-at-home time, they also provide a welcome escape for people seeking a change of scenery without having to travel far from where they live, or happen to be visiting, in the <strong>USA</strong>.</p>
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<p></p></div>Rockies Paragliding cited in 'In the USA this Fall, Combine Foliage with Adventure'https://tripatini.com/group/colorado/forum/topics/rockies-paragliding-cited-in-in-the-usa-this-fall-combine-foliage2020-10-09T12:32:04.000Z2020-10-09T12:32:04.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p></p>
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<p>Dan and Mary Stroudt oooh and aaah at the multicolored scenery below the hot air balloon in which they’re riding. The journey is very different for Mark and Marylee Sutherland as they help to paddle a rubber raft along a stretch of whitewater in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Betsy Goodman and Tom Cross are traveling at a slower pace, strolling across a glass-bottom observation deck.<br/> <br/> These disparate experiences may seem to have little in common, but they do. They provide opportunities to enjoy the annual fall foliage display of color in new and different ways.<br/><br/></p>
<p>“Leaf peepers” seeking to relish Mother Nature’s annual technicolor extravaganza have a variety of choices beyond driving along a traffic-clogged road. There are countless places around the United States to enjoy the changing foliage, and imaginative ways of doing so.</p>
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<p></p></div>Denver's Black American West Museum cited in '12 Top Destinations for African-Diaspora Travel'https://tripatini.com/group/colorado/forum/topics/denver-s-black-american-west-museum-cited-in-12-top-destinations-2020-02-20T08:13:41.000Z2020-02-20T08:13:41.000ZDavid Paul Appellhttps://tripatini.com/members/DavidPaulAppell16<div><h6><a href="http://love2fly.iberia.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/L2F-Feb-19-pic-African-diaspora-destinations-top-foto-hand-grain-field-iStock-672545286.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="http://love2fly.iberia.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/L2F-Feb-19-pic-African-diaspora-destinations-top-foto-hand-grain-field-iStock-672545286.jpg?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center" width="1254"/></a><em><a href="https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/african-woman-in-traditional-clothes-walking-with-her-hand-touching-field-of-barley-gm672545286-123303007" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a></em></h6>
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<p>Welcome to February! Since 1970, it's also been <strong>Black History Month</strong> in the <strong>USA</strong>, and since 1995 in <strong>Canada</strong>, as well (whereas it's observed in October in the <strong>United Kingdom</strong>, <strong>Ireland</strong>, and the <strong>Netherlands</strong>). And though the reason for the <strong>African diaspora</strong> was tragic and horrific - the brutal, centuries-long trafficking of human slaves - it has also enriched many parts of the world, and indeed, world culture as a whole. So what better way to kick <strong>BHM</strong> off than with a look at a dozen of the most fascinating destinations to experience the culture and contributions of the sons and daughters of <strong>Africa</strong> across the world?</p>
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<p></p></div>Horseback riding in Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preservehttps://tripatini.com/group/colorado/forum/topics/horseback-riding-in-great-sand-dunes-national-park-preserve2019-10-26T15:01:43.000Z2019-10-26T15:01:43.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><br/><br/><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3181317759?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center" width="750"/></p>
<p>Science continues to prove that being in nature has benefits for our mental health, this evidence boosting the popularity of holidays where we are able to reconnect with the world around us. To ensure you stay positive this year, riding holiday specialist Ranch Rider has created a top ten list of horseback escapes where you can maximise the feel-good potential of a week in the saddle - their selection based on location, available activities and the “nature factor” (experience and location were rated by Ranch Rider to give an overall score).<br/><br/><a href="https://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/horseback-riding-guest-ranches" target="_blank" rel="noopener">read post</a></p>
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<p></p></div>Colorado Cattle Company cited in 'Best USA Guest Ranches...'https://tripatini.com/group/colorado/forum/topics/colorado-cattle-company-cited-in-best-usa-guest-ranches2019-07-14T07:22:33.000Z2019-07-14T07:22:33.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1163119690?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1163119690?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center" width="750"/></a></p>
<p>If you're looking to step into the boots of a real cowboy on your riding holiday look no further than Ranch Rider, as the tour operator is run by keen equestrians and horse owners, their passion to help you get more out of your time in the saddle.<br/><br/></p>
<p>Tony Daly, managing director of Ranch Rider, comments, “Even though branding, roping and cattle work are available activities at most working ranches, there are always subtle key differences in the guest experience from one ranch to another. From the benefits of combining yoga with horse riding to learning to rope with rodeo legends, we’ve prepared a selection of ranch holidays where you can get to grips with being in the saddle in a way that feels tailor-made for you.”</p>
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<p><br/> For this is a world where “standing in line” (queuing) has been raised to a virtual art form, with a polite alternate interweaving of lift lines and a special one for singles. No chair ever goes up empty. In fact you might even be scolded if you leave a chair going up with an unoccupied seat. Regimented? A bit, but everything moves swiftly and efficiently because of it.</p>
<p><br/> There are more rules and regulations here, too, with piste police in evidence on many of the runs, and umpteen signs warning you not to leave the prepared trails. Ducking under the ropes can easily lead to a court appearance and even jail. There are rules for (not) drinking and skiing/snowboarding. Speeding through a designated slow area is strictly taboo, and could cost you your lift ticket.</p>
<p><br/> On the plus side, the level of service on the mountain in <strong>Rockies</strong> resorts is amazing. Although conditions in the <strong>Alps</strong> are improving, surly staff are not uncommon.</p>
<p><br/> Unlike Europe, the whole ski area and the resort, most of the hotels, ski schools, childcare and even restaurants are usually operated by a single company. There’s a co-ordinated effort to keep the customer happy.</p>
<p><br/> And though many of these resorts are relatively small compared to Europe, size doesn’t seem to matter when there’s so little queuing and the trails are so perfectly groomed. Then there are the little touches than enhance the holiday experience, such as free tissues and lift maps supplied at nearly all lift stations, and “mountain hosts” who show you around the trails – again, free of charge.</p>
<p><br/> Without further ado, here are my pick of six of the best resorts in the USA Rockies... <em><a href="https://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/winter-ski-snowboarding-resorts-usa-rocky-mountains" target="_blank" rel="noopener">keep reading</a></em></p>
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<p></p></div>Vail in 'Beyond Skiing/Snowboarding: 9 Winter Adrenaline Pumpers'https://tripatini.com/group/colorado/forum/topics/vail-in-beyond-skiing-snowboarding-9-winter-adrenaline-pumpers2018-12-09T13:37:42.000Z2018-12-09T13:37:42.000ZIberia Airlineshttps://tripatini.com/members/IberiaAirlines<div><div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><h6><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.campare.se/en_GB/activity/70039/zipline-black" target="_blank"><img src="http://love2fly.iberia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/L2F-Feb-18-pic-winter-sport-alternative-collage-600x600.jpg?width=600" class="align-center" width="600"/></a> <span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/athletic-man-red-coat-orange-helmet-92873536?src=k9-bVXummKu5yvjlo7M3mw-1" target="_blank"></a></em></span></h6>
<p><br/> When it comes to winter activities, <strong>skiing</strong> and <strong>snowboarding</strong> (and to a lesser extent ice skating) understandably get most of the attention. But these days an increasing number of people are experiencing awesome <strong>winter holidays</strong> without sliding down a mountain on one or two planks. So if you’re a non skier/snowboarder, travelling with one, or just want to add some extra zing to your mountain fling, check out these nine thrilling alternatives – some of them fit for all ages – others a whole lot more challenging!</p>
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</div></div>Breckenridge winter resort on a budgethttps://tripatini.com/group/colorado/forum/topics/breckenridge-winter-resort-on-a-budget2018-11-29T16:30:55.000Z2018-11-29T16:30:55.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/135521143?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/135521143?profile=original" class="align-center"/></a></em></span><br/> <br/> Since the early 1960s, the small, picture-postcard town of <strong>Breckenridge</strong> - about 90 minutes southwest of <strong>Denver</strong>, with affordable transport options including the <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.epicmountainexpress.com/" target="_self">Epic Mountain Express</a></strong> - has been a magnet for its skiing and winter sports. But although "<strong>Breck</strong>" like other winter resorts of the USA's <strong>Rocky Mountains</strong> can be notoriously pricey, it doesn't have to be!</p>
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<p><br/><span>With over 80 years combined experience in the saddle, the Ranch Rider team has its hoof to the ground when it comes to the best riding holidays. So, where to hit the trail in 2018? From new cultural cowgirl getaways to award winning horseback safaris, the specialist has rounded up a list of the best equine of this year..<br/></span></p>
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<p></p></div>The Broadmoar Resort, a culinary playground in the Rockieshttps://tripatini.com/group/colorado/forum/topics/the-broadmoar-resort-a-culinary-playground-in-the-rockies2017-12-30T08:58:29.000Z2017-12-30T08:58:29.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.gastrotraveling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BroadmoorEveningExterior-1024x683.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.gastrotraveling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BroadmoorEveningExterior-1024x683.jpg?width=1024" class="align-center" width="1024"/></a></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">Just 15 minutes from Colorado Springs Airport, one of the most convenient gateways to the Rocky Mountains was founded back in 1918 when real estate and gold mining baron<span> </span><a rel="nofollow" href="https://coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/spencer-penrose">Spencer Penrose</a><span> </span>opened<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.broadmoor.com/">The Broadmoor</a><span> </span>hotel to much fanfare. The location accommodated Penrose's dual goals of offering an otherworldly oasis in the Wild West and providing a launching point for more rugged leisure pursuits like speeding up hairpin turns on a dirt track to Pike's Peak in his Pierce Arrow<span> "</span>Yellow Devil" race car.</span></p>
<p><br/><span>Penrose tapped his vast fortune, much of it made in nearby Cripple Creek, to build The Broadmoor from the ground up. No expense was spared, with the main building designed by architectural firm Warren and Wetmore (designers of New York City's Grand Central Station), while the grounds were laid out by none other than Frederick Law Olmsted. Processed gold ore tailings were added to exterior cement inlays reflecting the sun's golden hue. Man made Cheyenne Lake, an enduring feature on the property to this day, was used for swimming, fishing, ice skating, and even water skiing but is now a serene focal point ringed by a walking path tying together the main buildings on the Broadmoor's 5,000-acre campus.</span></p>
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<p></p></div>Telluride shout-out in '10 Cutest Ski Towns'https://tripatini.com/group/colorado/forum/topics/telluride-shout-out-in-10-cutest-ski-towns2017-11-28T09:54:01.000Z2017-11-28T09:54:01.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><strong><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Saas-Fee_Dorf_Winter.jpg/800px-Saas-Fee_Dorf_Winter.jpg" alt="File:Saas-Fee Dorf Winter.jpg"/><br/></strong><em><strong><span class="font-size-1"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Saas-Fee_Dorf_Winter.jpg" target="_blank"></a></span></strong></em><br/>Most towns located up in the mountains tend to be picturesque both in spectacular setting (of course) and historic architecture. So choosing a top ten is not such and easy endeavor. But lets give it a shot...<br/><br/><br/><br/><a href="http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/ski-resort-towns" target="_blank">read post</a></p></div>Animas Forks & St. Elmo among USA's top Western 'ghost towns'https://tripatini.com/group/colorado/forum/topics/animas-forks-one-of-usa-s-top-western-ghost-towns2017-01-16T19:16:54.000Z2017-01-16T19:16:54.000ZDavid Paul Appellhttps://tripatini.com/members/DavidPaulAppell<div><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://love2fly.iberia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/L2F-Nov-15-pic-USA-ghost-towns-West-Bodie-California-Andrea-Visconti-shutterstock_171886883.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://love2fly.iberia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/L2F-Nov-15-pic-USA-ghost-towns-West-Bodie-California-Andrea-Visconti-shutterstock_171886883-640x427.jpg?width=640" width="640" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p><br/> Abandoned towns and villages can be found all over the world. But there’s something especially haunting and charismatic both about the remnants of settlements that photogenically preserve the look and feel of the 19th-century <strong>Wild West</strong>. Especially because we’ve all seen them in so many <strong>movie Westerns</strong>, they evoke a kind of romantic, <strong>Old West</strong> magic, akin to real-life theme parks. Which in some cases they have become, tarted up for tourists and/or as movie sets; others have been preserved but not tarted up. There are quite a few (and not all of them even in the West), but these seven especially evoke the rootin' tootin' past like nobody's business... <em><a href="http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/7-grooviest-ghost-towns-of-the-usa-s-old-west" target="_blank">keep reading</a></em></p></div>Colorado shout-out in 2016 North America dude rancheshttps://tripatini.com/group/colorado/forum/topics/colorado-2016-north-america-dude-ranches2016-02-23T13:05:44.000Z2016-02-23T13:05:44.000ZDavid Paul Appellhttps://tripatini.com/members/DavidPaulAppell<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106873225?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="250" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106873225?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="250" class="align-right"/></a>The mystique of <strong>North America</strong>'s <strong>Old West</strong> lives on at more than a hundred <strong>guest ranches</strong>, where visitors of all levels of riding experience can play cowboy (or cowgirl) for a week - or even just a weekend. They got a boost in popularity from a pair of <em><strong>City Slickers </strong></em>comedies in the 1990s, and the appearance of online clearinghouses allowed them to get the word out even further, with filters for various amenities and nearby attractions. The ranches are not just in places like <strong>Colorado</strong> and <strong>Saskatchewan</strong>, but also the likes of <strong>Florida</strong> and even <strong>New York State</strong>. make for an absolutely wonderful... <a href="http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/dude-guest-ranches-north-america" target="_blank">keep reading</a></p></div>Updaters Needed for Fodor's Travel Colorado Guidehttps://tripatini.com/group/colorado/forum/topics/updaters-needed-for-fodor-s-travel-colorado-guide2015-04-06T19:49:36.000Z2015-04-06T19:49:36.000ZLuke Epplinhttps://tripatini.com/members/LukeEpplin<div><p><span>Fodor's Travel is looking to refresh its pool of writers for its<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Colorado</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>guidebook<b>.</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Fodor's is a leading guidebook brand for American travelers with more than 300 titles covering most corners of the globe (<a href="http://www.fodors.com/" target="_blank" title="http://www.fodors.com/"><span>www.fodors.com</span></a>).</span></p>
<p><span>If you are working in<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Colorado</b>, or nearby region, or know any writers/fact-checkers who are currently stationed there, please be in touch. Feel free to pass this request on to friends, colleagues, and journalism listservs.</span></p>
<p><span>Please note that we hire journalists who have local expertise (i.e. writers who work in the specific region or live there at least part of the year). We're looking to make assignments by<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>mid-April</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and assignments are due back in<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>early June</b>. Topics include sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, the arts, sports, and shopping.<br/> <br/> If interested, please forward your resume and clips to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Luke Epplin</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>at<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><a href="mailto:rcameron@fodors.com"><span>lepplin@fodors.com</span></a></b>. Clips demonstrating experience writing restaurant, hotel, or site reviews are especially valuable. Please include a few lines about your topical expertise.</span></p></div>Now on our blog: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museums and others in America of its quilty ilkhttps://tripatini.com/group/colorado/forum/topics/now-on-our-blog-rocky-mountain-quilt-museums-and-others-in-americ2012-07-30T15:36:09.000Z2012-07-30T15:36:09.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><span>The resurgence of quilting and growth in quilt museums over the last five decades is due in part to the 1970s back-to-basic movement of the hippie generation that favored natural fabrics fueled by the spirit of the past rekindled by the enthusiasm of the US Bicentennial. Some see resurgence of quilting as a reaction to the high tech world. Quilts can be a window into the past and also move social issues forward such as the AIDS quilt project. Whatever your interests, there are quilt connections in nearly every location...</span><br/><br/><a href="http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/great-american-quilting-destinations" target="_blank">read full piece</a></p></div>Community Theaterhttps://tripatini.com/group/colorado/forum/topics/community-theater2010-09-08T02:44:46.000Z2010-09-08T02:44:46.000ZDoug Bardwellhttps://tripatini.com/members/DougBardwell<div>I recently spent a week in Grand County and had the opportunity to see a production of Carousel at the Rocky Mountain Repertory Theater in Grand Lake. It just blew me away! The actors/actresses were absolutely first rate and music from their small orchestra was just as good. What a wonderful experience. I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great evening's entertainment.<div><br/></div></div>