April 2009

The Denver Zoo – A Must See Attraction For Tourists And Locals Alike

Saturday, April 11th, 2009 at 5:37pm. 1202 Views, 0 Comments.

The Denver Zoo, located in City Park was founded way back in 1896 with the acquisition of one single American Black Bear cub and has grown to become a world class zoo that attractions a great many visitors year in and year out.  The zoo places an emphasis on conservation and education, and has a number of events and displays that are both permanent and temporary and are designed to spread this message to its guests.  The Denver Zoo is a great place to visit for both locals and tourists alike, it has a long history of entertaining and amazing all who enter through its gates.

The animals are the highlight of the Denver Zoo, and rightly so.  The zoo is home to a wide variety of species, some native to the Rocky Mountain region and many more from various…

Denver Is A Sports Fans Dream Come True

Saturday, April 11th, 2009 at 3:11am. 3054 Views, 2 Comments.

Denver, Colorado is one of the most popular destinations in the Rocky Mountain region.  There are a number of reasons for this including its proximity to the Rocky Mountains and all of the outdoor beauty and recreational opportunities they provide, the city's dining and nightlife opportunities, the historical importance and unique history the community has, the wonderful shopping opportunities that are present there, and more.  One of the most popular activities and attractions the city has that both residents and visitors to Denver enjoy year in and year out though are the large number of sports teams and sporting contests that are held there.  Denver has a long and successful history as a sports town and sports fans visiting or living in the city have a…

If You Get The Chance, Take In A Concert At Denver's Red Rock Amphitheatre

Thursday, April 9th, 2009 at 10:42pm. 912 Views, 0 Comments.

The city of Denver has a lot going for it in terms of things to do and activities to take part in.  When it comes to concert venues, many acts play at the Pepsi Center and Invesco Field, but no concert location in the Denver area, and few any where in the world can match the beauty and acoustics of the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Concerts were first held at Red Rocks in the early 1900s and were so successful that the city of Denver eventually purchased the site from a private owner with then intent of developing it into a permanent concert facility.  The naturally occurring amphitheater was modified with the help of the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Work Projects Administration during the 1930s to its current state where it can seat just short of…