McGregor Mountain Lodge – Estes Park Gay Friendly Inn

McGregor Mountain Lodge - Estes Park Gay Friendly Inn

Estes Park Gay Friendly Inn – Colorado Rockies

Come to the Colorado Rockies and enjoy the quiet, peaceful setting of our Estes Park gay friendly inn, McGregor Mountain Lodge.

We’re just four miles from the quaint village,, surrounded by Rocky Mountain National Park, and just half a mile from the Fall River entrance.

Our Rocky Mountain lodge is open all year. Our guests enjoy the breathtaking mountain views of the Continental Divide, and the plentiful forest wildlife that wanders through our property:

* Elk
* Big Horn Sheep
* Mule Deer
* Coyotes
* Foxes
* All kinds of birds visiting the feeders at each cabin

Come visit us to escape your daily life – for a summer paradise, a winter adventure snowshoeing or back-country skiing, a fall getaway to see the changing of the leaves and for the best Elk viewing, or for the awakening of spring.

See the McGregor Mountain Lodge Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Estes Park Gay Friendly Inns, Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Visiting Estes Park With Kids – 2TravelDads

Estes Park with kids - 2TravelDads

Colorado is full of all kinds of wonderful small towns, from old mining towns to ski villages, the prairie and the mountains. Our favorite Colorado mountain town is Estes Park. It’s cute, surrounded by epic landscapes and is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. We escaped the bustle of Denver for four days and have come up with our best activities for families planning to do in Estes Park with kids.

If you aren’t into lounging by the pool, this mountain town is going to be your new favorite getaway (and I know there are a few pools to lounge by there too). Check out our top things to do in this Colorado village.

Exploring Downtown Estes Park with Kids

In Washington State we have a great town called Leavenworth that’s really great to wander through and explore, and it’s done up in a Bavarian style which just adds to the fun. This place is a little like that in that it’s been built and designed to echo some of the picturesque mountain villages of Europe while still being characteristically Colorado.

Full Story at 2TravelDads

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Frisco Lodge – Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast in Frisco, Colorado

Frisco Lodge - Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast in Frisco, Colorado

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

The Frisco Lodge is a charming, historic Colorado bed and breakfast in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

The Lodge is much more than a place to rest your head – come stay with us in our historic lodge and take a trip back in time. The building was originally constructed in 1885 as a stagecoach stop for miners on their way to strike it rich in Idaho Springs. As soon as you enter, you’ll be immersed in yesteryear with our Victorian ambiance.

We offer:

* Complimentary bikes
* Free WiFi internet access
* HD Televisions with digital channels
* Movie library

After your day of adventure exploring the Rockies, you can relax in our soothing outdoor jacuzzi, and then warm up by our cozy fireplace.

Each evening we offer a happy hour with hors d’oeuvre and two glasses of wine.

In the mornings, our guests enjoy in instagram-worthy breakfast, complete with lattes and cappuccinos. Our legendary Belgian waffles and fresh fruit will give you the energy to take on our majestic Colorado mountains.

See the Frisco Lodge Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Gay Friendly Frisco Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

McGregor Mountain Lodge – Gay Friendly Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado

McGregor Mountain Lodge Gay Friendly Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado

CABINS AND SUITES WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS

Come to the Colorado Rockies and enjoy the quiet, peaceful setting of McGregor Mountain Lodge.

We’re just four miles from the quaint village of Estes Park, Colorado, surrounded by Rocky Mountain National Park, and just half a mile from the Fall River entrance.

Our Rocky Mountain lodge is open all year. Our guests enjoy the breathtaking mountain views of the Continental Divide, and the plentiful forest wildlife that wanders through our property:

* Elk
* Big Horn Sheep
* Mule Deer
* Coyotes
* Foxes
* All kinds of birds visiting the feeders at each cabin

Come visit us to escape your daily life – for a summer paradise, a winter adventure snowshoeing or back-country skiing, a fall getaway to see the changing of the leaves and for the best Elk viewing, or for the awakening of spring. Or just stay at the in and read a book by the fireplace or engage in conversation with us and our other guests.

See the McGregor Mountain Lodge Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Colorado Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Gay Aspen, Colorado – wolfyy

gay aspen

One of the most luxurious ski towns in the United States, Aspen draws a loyal crowd that’s eager to have a good time. Most LGBT travelers also have this unique Colorado destination on their radars for the yearly Aspen Gay Ski Week events.

Aspen isn’t just a winter destination. Tourists visit all year round! While more people come once it’s cold enough for snow, many travelers enjoy the mountainous terrain all year. Seeing the yellow Aspen trees in Autumn is priceless.

Similar to nearby Vail, Aspen has a largely transient community, which means the number of gay travelers there can fluctuate. You’ll of course find yourself amongst a sea of other gay guys during Aspen Gay Ski Week, as well as a decent bunch over the winter season.

LGBT Aspen: Hotels & Vacation Rentals

When people think of staying in Aspen, luxury typically comes to mind. There are so many options for luxury resorts and vacation rentals. I’ll fill you in on which hotels are perfect for you, whether you like to be in the center of it all or prefer a secluded mountain chalet.

Full Aspen Gay Travel Guide on wolfyy

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Frisco Lodge – Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast in Frisco, Colorado

Frisco Lodge - Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast in Frisco, Colorado

FRISCO LODGE:
YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

The Frisco Lodge is a charming bed and breakfast nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

We first opened our doors in 1885 as a stagecoach stop for the miners on their way to strike in rich in Idaho Springs. Stay in our historic lodge and travel back in time.

As soon as you enter the Frisco Lodge, you will be immersed in yesteryear with Victorian ambiance. We offer much more than a place to sleep.

Enjoy our complimentary bicycles, Wi-Fi, HD TV’s equipped with digital channels and a movie library. After your mountain adventure, relax in our soothing outdoor hot tub and warm up by our adjoining fireplace.

During the evening we offer a tantalizing happy hour with hors d’oeuvre and two glasses of wine.

Each morning we serve a picture worthy breakfast complete with lattes and cappuccinos. Our homemade Belgian waffles and freshly cut fruit will give you the energy to take on our majestic Colorado landscapes.

See the Frisco Lodge Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Frisco Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

McGregor Mountain Lodge – Gay Friendly Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado

McGregor Mountain Lodge  Gay Friendly Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado

MCGREGOR MOUNTAIN LODGE: CABINS AND SUITES WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS

Come and enjoy the serene and peaceful setting of McGregor Mountain Lodge.

Just 4 miles from the quaint village of Estes Park, CO, McGregor is surrounded by Rocky Mountain National Park, and only 1/2 mile to the Fall River entrance.

Open year-round, guests enjoy the breathtaking majestic mountain views of the Continental Divide, the abundant wildlife that wander through the property, including Elk, Big Horn Sheep, Mule Deer, Coyotes and Foxes and the myriad birds frequenting the feeders at every cabin.

See the McGregor Mountain Lodge Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Estes Park Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Estes Park with Kids – 2TravelDads

Estes Park with Kids

Colorado is full of all kinds of wonderful small towns, from old mining towns to ski villages, the prairie and the mountains. Our favorite Colorado mountain town is Estes Park. It’s cute, surrounded by epic landscapes and is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. We escaped the bustle of Denver for four days and have come up with our best activities for families planning to do Estes Park with kids.

If you aren’t into lounging by the pool, Estes Park is going to be your new favorite getaway (and I’m sure there are a few pools to lounge by there too).  Check out our top things to do in Estes Park with kids.

Locale of Estes Park, Colorado

Let’s just say this now, no matter what day you’re heading to Estes Park with kids (or for a grown up getaway) be sure to leave early in the day before rush hour. You’ll no doubt be coming from Denver, and while traffic isn’t half as bad as LA or Seattle, driving on the 25 during peak traffic hours is a lengthy, irritating experience. If you can do the drive against traffic or in off-hours, it should take less than 1.5 hours to get to Estes Park.

Estes Park is set just up into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The Big Thompson River runs through the town as several small forks, converging just east of the city. This makes getting your bearings in town a little tricky at first, but once you’ve driven through a few times you’re good to go.

By Rob Taylor – Full Story at 2TravelDads

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Queer Denver With Kids – 2TravelDads

Queer Colorado With Kids

We love time in the Rocky Mountains, but it’s rare that we get to enjoy it in Colorado. We’re exploring Denver and beyond this week and it’s started with a bang! Planning for the family to visit Colorado was as simple as Googling “Denver + hiking + kids + science”. OMG. Let’s just say that it’s given us the perfect Denver area itinerary for the week.

We’ve partnered up with Visit Colorado, Visit Denver and Visit Estes Park to make sure that we can experience and share our most interesting and totally Colorado sites. If you have some ideas for places for us to visit or any insider tips, please share!

Starting in Denver: Lunch at Steuben’s

We landed in Denver to blue skies and no traffic. Score! After picking up our car and heading into the city, we immediately sought out lunch (even if it was a bit earlier than normal). We headed right to Steuben’s Uptown on the recommendation of a friend and it was ideal for the family. Straight out of the 60s, it was a great taste of Denver with healthy options as a standard for kids and craft beer at the ready for the dads. With roasted chicken, Philly cheese and edamame with cucumbers, we were set. And driving around the neighborhood we saw many more cool foodie spots that we MUST come back to. Just another reason to Visit Colorado more often.

By Rob Taylor – Full Story at 2TravelDads

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Family Skiing in Vail – 2TravelDads

Family Skiing in Vail, Colorado - 2TravelDads

You may or may not know this, but we (Rob and Chris) aren’t big skiers. In fact we avoid it, but there are loads of incredible people and adventurous parents that love to ski with their family. One of our 2TravelDads writing team, Rich, is all about skiing with the fam, especially teaching his young daughter to ski. Family skiing in Vail, Colorado is one of their favorite winter activities and Rich is here to share just how to do family skiing in Vail… with a toddler.

Skiing is both a solitary and social endeavor. Alone, you negotiate down a mountain with planks bound to your feet, gliding on snow, going 50 mph. The winter wonderland scenery, the rush of adrenaline, the fear of a painful wipe-out is also best when shared with the whole family. My husband, Brian and I are very avid and dedicated skiers and we’ve chase pow from the French Alps to Chile to Japan. When we both dreamed of eventually becoming Dads we wondered “can we still ski regularly and be parents?”

While it can be logistical challenge to check skis, snowboards, boot bags, pack ‘n play, suit cases, etc., it can also be a very worthwhile experience your child will remember and cherish. As long as you keep your expectations in line, center the activities around family, and come back in one piece, you can make it work. I can’t think of better place to do this than the beautiful and surprisingly accessible town of Vail, Colorado.

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