Browsing Archive: September, 2009

The Colorado Railroad Museum

Posted by Jason Hussong on Tuesday, September 22, 2009,
Railroad museums and exhibits are generally only for those that have a deep interest in the mode of transportation. It didn't take me long in my visit at the Colorado Railroad Museum, east of Golden, to realize that I was not included in that group. It's a nice enough place, but just not one that I found terribly appealing.

The museum itself is in a replica depot from the late 1800s. A large portion of the building is the gift shop. The rest contains a small display, railroad artwork, and ...

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Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Posted by Jason Hussong on Friday, September 11, 2009,
As the summer wanes I'm making every attempt to get out and see the beauty of Colorado. I want to take up snowshoeing this winter, but since that scenery is different, I want to take in as much as I can now. As such, Golden Gate Canyon State Park seemed like an ideal place to venture for a day since it's close to Denver, yet far enough up in the hills to feel as though I've gotten away.

I trekked several miles and ultimately found myself disappointed though; while there are a lot of beau...

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Roxborough State Park

Posted by Jason Hussong on Monday, September 7, 2009,
Henry S. Persse built a stone house in Roxborough State Park in 1903 with the intention of making the red rock area a resort. It never came to be, and I'm not sure why, but it's definitely for the best. Now it's a glorious area that can easily be enjoyed by all.

I was interested in seeing this park for the beauty and wildlife I was told it contained; it is one of the reasons why I purchased my annual Colorado State Parks pass. I certainly was not disappointed by this either. Roxborough S...

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