The Denver Traveler

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 visiting our fine town you may not even notice the traffic as you can meander during the off peak times when the roads are clear and manageable. This is a viable solution. Though, here in Denver there is even a better choice for visitors and …read more

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Today being the day when our founding fathers declared us to be an independent country and set this Republic in motion- we at The Denver Traveler are spearheading the information we will be sharing with you over the summer for The Democratic National Convention!
It has been a hundred years since Denver hosted a Democratic National Convention. The last time being 1908 where William Jennings Bryan took the nomination to go on to lose the race for the presidency to William Taft. It was the third time Bryan ran for the highest office and the third time he failed. You may …read more

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Kroenke Sports & Denver Active 20.30 are sponsoring the Mile High Dreams Gala-Havana Nights
Wanna play Poker with high falutin’ Sports Figures for a good cause? Then don’t miss the only event in town where you can rub elbows with athletes from four professional sports teams on the Pepsi Center arena floor all the while supporting underprivileged children and families in Colorado! This season’s event will include gaming tables, Salsa Dancing with the Stars, elaborate Cuban appetizers, Bacardi Mojito’s & Open Bar. There will also be a Silent Auction with items from all over the globe! The Attire for this …read more

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The Bowls, Super and Puppy, finished with a bang.
Van Halen Rocked out at The Can.
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra “played” tribute to the Beatles.
Snow was shoveled through glimpses of sun.
Adventurer of the Year, Andy Skurka shared slides of his 6,875 mile solo hike.

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Not only does Denver have a professional football team, a professional baseball team, a professional hockey team, a professional lacrosse team, and a score of not-so-professional teams, but we also have a pro basketball team! I’m talking about the Denver Nuggets! Their home turf is the Pepsi Center, which is conveniently located to many hotels and transportation for the basketball fans from out of state.
The Nuggets suffered a loss over the weekend, losing to the Portland Trail Blazers. However, the team is having a great season so far, with 20 wins chalked up. The next home game is Thursday, December …read more

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I have to admit something here. I had no idea that there was a professional lacrosse league, much less that there was a team right here in Denver! To my utter delight, I found out that we had our own home team, the Colorado Mammoth!
They are getting ready to kick the season into high gear, and have started off with a bang, winning a pre-season scrimmage against the Calgary Roughnecks 13-8! The Mammoth’s home field is at the Pepsi Center (“The Can” to locals), and tickets can be purchased at the Pepsi Center box office or through Ticketmaster. …read more

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Not only does Denver boast a professional football team, but we also have a professional hockey team!
The Colorado Avalanche- or the Avs, as the locals call them – arrived in Denver in 1995, relocating from Quebec City. They have a strong fan following, and are currently celebrating their 500th regular season win since coming to Denver. The Avs are very involved in the community, helping collect toys for the Toys for Tots program in a partnership with the United States Marine Corps. People are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the home game against the San Jose …read more

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