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The Denver Traveler

Archive for the ‘Travel Tips - General Information’ Category

July 29th, 2008

Tuesday’s Traveler’s Tip: Altitude Sickness

Here at The Denver Traveler we have hinted at this a few times, but it is time to get serious about it.
Altitude Sickness
It is no joke. As Denver is situated at 5,280 feet above sea level- many who visit, or have just relocated here, certainly feel the affects of this High Altitude and often […]

By Shawn Marie -- 1 comment

July 22nd, 2008

Detour at Denver- Red Rocks

Spectacular views, excellent trails and a natural amphitheater where musicians clamor to play, await you just across a highway and over a few hills. Join millions of music fans, archeologists and hikers who have been coming together for over 60 years to celebrate and honor Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. Located in Morrison, CO- a […]

By Shawn Marie -- 0 comments

July 19th, 2008

All Aboard!

Once upon a time the nation laid down the right of way inviting the world in-land and across uncharted territories. Trains carried produce, goods and people. The train stations of large cities and small one cow stops told stories about the towns. Travelers came through and mingled with folks hanging out and sharing dreams of […]

By Alicia -- 3 comments

July 15th, 2008

Tuesday’s Traveler’s Tip- A Proper Tilt, to Your Map!

Our nation’s capitol, Washington D.C., was thorough in its city planning to provide no easy way out of or around town. The seeming chaotic, no rhyme or reason street plan of D.C. is exactly what the planners had in mind so that no one could attack or plunder any of our national treasures and get […]

By Shawn Marie -- 0 comments

July 9th, 2008

Getting Around Town: Take the Light Rail

Unfortunately, Denver has been rated third in the nation for Worst Traffic. However, most of this traffic happens during the morning and evening rush hours. Also, there is a rise in traffic because so many people are moving to our great city that we haven’t had time to expand our highways and byways.
If you are […]

By Shawn Marie -- 0 comments

July 1st, 2008

Tuesday’s Traveler’s Tip: Layering

Layering
Colorado’s weather can be unpredictable. Often starting cool and getting very hot with very little warning and then cooling off just as rapidly at sunset.
Be sure to pack items of clothing that can be layered. At this time of the year, you will more than likely be comfortable in a t-shirt or light top throughout […]

By Shawn Marie -- 0 comments

June 24th, 2008

Tuesday’s Traveler’s Tip: Bring an Umbrella!

The valley of Denver has been experiencing some spontaneous sporadic thunderstorms this summer and because of that, we would like to suggest you bring an…
Umbrella!
The storms have not been lasting long and they really aren’t anything to worry about, certainly no cause to cancel a trip. In truth they have been quite breath-taking. The thunder […]

By Alicia -- 0 comments

June 18th, 2008

Ah,Touching Down at a Mile-High

Do your travel plans include a layover at Denver International Airport? While it would be ideal to just hop a bus and come into town to enjoy what Denver has to offer, unless your layover is at the very least four hours, you will probably want to stay at the airport.
This isn’t such a bad […]

By Alicia -- 1 comment

June 17th, 2008

Tuesday’s Traveler’s Tip: Wear Sunscreen

Now that we are getting into the heat of the summer it is more important than ever to take our advice. We keep telling you how close to the sun we are and the effects it has upon the body and skin. Well, it should go without saying that sunburns hurt and your chances of […]

By Alicia -- 0 comments

June 7th, 2008

Bike to Work Day!

Denver is a super bike friendly town, as you well know. What you may not know is that all of the public transportation actively encourages bike riders to take part, with racks on the front of RTD Buses and large doors on the Light Rail to accommodate bike riders of all kinds when the ride […]

By Alicia -- 1 comment