Telluride is tucked away - perfect for a mini-getaway! Trust me, I’ve calculated the travel miles to every 14er, every trail worth seeing and every rustic cabin village within reasonable driving distance for a weekend away from Denver. But this trip is worth making a weekend out for:

The 2007 Beaver Creek Colorado-Eagle River Ride is set for Sunday, July 29. It is a one-day 100 mile, 100 km or 42 mile bicycle ride bicycle ride throughout Eagle County, Colorado. The ride takes cyclists through the Eagle River Valley up the rural setting of Highway 131 and along the Colorado River. Most importantly….

Yes, winter is THAT GOOD in Colorado. But summer ain’t bad either. Don’t know where you guys are from, but it’s much better than Florida (I grew up there). You’ve got cooler temps where the elevation is higher. And, the dry weather keeps the humidity bearable. But the thing that keeps office workers across the country calling in for more vacation time is… the HUGE list of things to do! Do you dare tease yourself with this list?