In the late 1800s, Telluride attracted prospectors eager to mine Colorado’s San Juan Mountains for their rich gold and silver deposits. In the year 2006, the mountains hold an even more precious commodity—challenging ski slopes, pure alpine air, an array of festivals, and countless opportunities for year-round recreation. Perched in Telluride’s fabled “Swiss Alp” setting, [...]

Home to some of Victoria’s most rugged national and state parks, the Grampians region is a veritable playground for visitors with adventurous tastes. The dramatic landscape lends itself particularly well to being viewed from the sky, so hot air ballooning and scenic flights of the area are particularly popular. Rockclimbing and abseiling are also popular [...]