The Denver Traveler

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 get sick. The cause of Altitude Sickness is the thinner air at higher altitudes does not give you the amount of oxygen you need. When this happens it can affect your lungs and brains.
Symptoms of Altitude Sickness include:
Headaches
Lack of Appetite
Feeling Weak and Lazy
Sick to your …read more

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I am a Colorado Native. I was born in Denver. I am a red head with fair skin. I share this information with you so that you will understand the severity of our suggestion for this week’s Traveler’s Tip…
Wear White!
I love the feel of the sun, yet learned early on that I lived too close to it, to abandon attention to my attire. I suffered blisters on my shoulders from running around the little league fields of my early childhood before my New England mom discovered the benefits of the white t-shirt for her burned to a crisp little girl. …read more

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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 out of town easily.
When roaming around Denver, and navigating its Mile High Wonders, you may have noticed something similarly chaotic in its layout. Denver doesn’t quite have as lofty a reason as D.C. but we come upon the outcome honestly. Our City Planners simply did …read more

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In yesterday’s Must See, Alicia shared her great photo of the 16th Street Mall street sign and it got me thinking. Denver and the surrounding Metro area, heck even all of Colorado, is home to many similarly named streets as the rest of the nation. However, as some of the streets may look the same in name- how we say them may differ greatly.
Street Name Pronunciations
If you take our advice to ride along the 16th Street Shuttle- you may notice that one of the stops is Tremont Street. Now, I am certain that The Boston Traveler and Boston residents alike …read more

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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 the majority of the day, yet having a short with sleeves that you can wear over the lighter shirt will be a welcome accessory. It doesn’t have to be a jacket or a sweater, simply another shirt that can be easily removed and carried around …read more

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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 sounds off its warning while the lightening illuminates the sky with quick flames of bright light. In as much as any part of the nation, a bit of rain follows these storms. Here is where the umbrella will come in handy; the weather otherwise has …read more

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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 getting one while in the Mile High City, and its surrounding areas, are very very good. Therefore, today’s tip is:
Sun Screen!
Even if you are just driving through town- please put on your sunscreen to block out the harmful effects of the sun- trust us, it …read more

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As Denver is the Mile High City, you may have gathered that that puts us pretty high up in the sky, and in as much- it puts us much closer to the sun. Therefore, may we advise you all to…
Wear A Hat!
Pull out all the stops- go for broke with your signature style, just make sure it covers your head and that it preferably have a brim to shield your face and your eyes. You may want to pick a hat made of a breathable material, say- straw, or mesh, or natural cotton as the sun is hot. Denver …read more

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Just as we alerted you to the importance of Water and staying hydrated in the mile high city last week, we want to press upon you the importance of…
LOTION!
…this week. Do not let Colorado’s four seasons or Denver’s valley status fool you- the climate out here is one of a high desert.
When you are in town enjoying the culture, or up in the mountains being adventurous, first put on some lotion. When enjoying our town one must keep their insides and their outsides hydrated.
There isn’t a special lotion you need, whichever you like that works for you, is …read more

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As we have mentioned, Denver is a mile high above sea level, which makes the air feel thin. This can cause a light headed sensation, make one feel hungry and make one sleepy. Many athletes, the world over, come to Denver and Colorado’s mountains to train- with the thought that if they can survive and thrive through their regime here- they can conquer their opponents anywhere.
Our number one tip to survive and enjoy the air and atmosphere here in Denver is:
WATER!
Drink lots and lots of water. It is really important to stay hydrated and even more so in our …read more

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