We had a fun doing something different. Bobby the tour guy was full of information and history. You…read moreget to go into the mine. See the way they mined by hand 100+ years ago. Worth the trip.

We drove our vehicle up which was no problem but would highly recommend a day trip with a 4x4…read morearound Bachelor loop and stop on the way down at Last Chance Mine. We did a 45 minute tour and my 3 teenagers enjoyed the tour. Words cannot describe what you will see. Truly once in a lifetime experience. Go and you won't regret it!

Fun morning. We did the longer 13 mile route. Beautiful views. It was a bit tiring on the way out…read morebut not too bad, Since there were 2 of us. On the way back, we coasted 90% of the way. I heard the 4 person carts are even easier. We left at 8am and we were back by 11am. Great way to get outside and see the area. We reccomend!

From the owner: Established in 2017 in North Creek, NY, Revolution Rail Co. offers unique railbiking experiences…read morethat combine adventure with cultural enrichment across multiple U.S. locations. These include four stations in the Adirondack Mountain region of NY, a new location in Western New York, and sites in Cape May, NJ; and South Fork, CO. As a leader in the outdoor recreation industry, Rev Rail is committed to repurposing historic railways and fostering community engagement. Recognized as Business Partner of the Year by the Cape May County Chamber (NJ) in 2022 and as a top 10% attraction with Tripadvisors’ global “Travelers’ Choice” designation four years running, Rev Rail has served over 330,000 riders. Founder and CEO Robert Harte guides the company.

My sister was visiting from the East Coast and has always loved any opportunity to spend time with…read morehorses. JR arranged for Ally to take my sister on a tour of the wild horses in the Bookcliffs. This was the highlight of her visit. Ally was kind, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. My sister was paired with an elegant Percheron named Martini. A perfect gentleman. Thank you Ally and JR!

We recently did a 3 hr trail ride and it was the best trail ride we've done! The scenery was…read morebeautiful, the horses well trained, and we were the only riders out there. We saw wild horses and our guide, Lindsay, was fantastic! Everything went so smoothly and my whole family had a wonderful time!

An outstanding experience…read more I was skeptical: it's a train ride. And an old one. How good can it be? Answer: a near-religious experience. So much to discuss, so I guess I'll take the experience in order. It can be a little hard to spot the entrance; there are multiple signs, and there are loads of locomotives and train equipment around, but it can initially be a little hard to see exactly where to turn in. When you do, though, there is plenty of parking and signage. Check-in staff had our reservation and got us through easy. The train itself is awesome. It runs just like old trains do: steam power, all that. It's not the smoothest ride, but it's not rough. The train is in good shape, clean, and well-kept. There are bathrooms on the train. There are four packages to choose from: the cattle-car gondola, a booth-style car (just like modern trains, but with bench seating), a deluxe car with a table and access to complimentary soft drinks and a dedicated attendant; the parlor car with chairs facing out the window. We did deluxe, but it was such a great day, we spent most of our time out on the gondola. That said, it was nice to have drinks handy and a place to camp. And if it was not a pleasant day, it would have been nice to be inside (the windows can be put down). The gondola car lets you look all over, and the views on the train are best seen outside (be sure to wear sunglasses and closed-toed shoes). The train doesn't really run that fast; I wore a cap, and it never blew off, though you probably should still have a drawstring or wear a cap you don't mind losing just to be safe. You can also bring your own snacks and drinks onboard in a pack, which is nice. Point is, while I really enjoyed deluxe, if the weather is nice and you pack well, there's nothing hurt with the gondola. Food and drink is available on board, and lunch is included. Lunch is pretty good. It's a cafeteria-style buffet, and a pretty good one at that. Not spectacular, but plenty good. The second-strongest part of this trip was the staff. There are docents available, and our attendant, Kathy, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. The train staff was welcoming, too. The strongest part of the trip are the views. Antonito is a lot of scrubland with a harsh beauty, but getting up into the mountains with gorges and aspens is fantastic. Glorious stuff. Can't speak highly enough of it. Also loads of beautiful rock formations. They supplied my kid with an activity book and the opportunity to complete tasks in the book for a junior engineer badge. He liked it. It's a long day (leave at 10 AM, return about 5 PM), and it can feel long. Sometimes I was grateful for the activity book for my kid, and sometimes I didn't want it because it was distracting him from the glories of the trip. Great company, great trip. So glad I did it. Prepare yourself well, and you'll have a terrific day and a great memory.

Wow! What a great trip. We started on the train in Antonita. Got the Parlor car B. Boarded at…read more9:45 and we were off at 10:00. Great chair by the window with a bar area for you. Very comfortable. Windows opened. They had donuts and gifts for us when we got on. Seats 1-10 are on the east side and sunny, but we got the best views as we got into the mountains. The car had a bathroom, drinks, and the wonderful Darlene to take care of us and fill us in on the history. Beautiful views. Just awesome. Stopped up top somewhere for a nice lunch. Salad bar, several soups, turkey dinner or meatloaf. The sweet green beans were unusual and delicious. Several desserts, warm peach cobbler was good. Very nice people up there doing the lunch. The train trip took about 6 hours with 45 minute stop for lunch. You can walk thru the cars and there is an open car for better views. Went thru 2 tunnels. We bused back from Chama to Antonito. Took around an hour and pretty views also on the ride. So glad we finally took the trip.

We lucked out and got a personal Salida Sam tour from Steven Chapman (author of the Salida Sam…read morebooks)! We filled out the waiver online before the tour. There's free parking near the F Street Bridge, including fairly large lots on the other side from Riverside Park. We learned a lot about the history of Salida, the architecture, and some exciting historical events all within a few blocks on F Street! It was a beautiful day. The trees were flowering. Tourist season hadn't quite started, yet. It was an easy walk and there was often seating, if needed. Along the way, we passed some lovely eateries. We walked along the riverwalk afterwards, ate at a local restaurant, and bought stuff after window shopping. For those who play Pokemon Go, there were 2 gyms and many Pokestops along the way. That colorful tree (gym) really is a colorful tree! Go find it!

Fun tour through downtown with various stops & stories. Everyone enjoyed themselves. It was a nice…read moreway to spend the evening. Salida is a great little town. Highly recommend!

For those of you who don't travel to southern CO often should check out Mesa Verde National Park…read more The location and methods of building by the Native Americans is incredible. This is a seasonal destination so try to come in the summer when the tours are running so you can walk and climb amongst some of the areas.

A wonderful and beautiful park!…read more Mesa Verde means 'green table'. This national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan ancestral sites in the United States (nps) - it celebrates people. The snowy peaks in the background is San Juan Mountain. We visit multiple Mesa Top Sites, (900-1100, nps). MTS means top archeological sites within this park. We first stop at the Far View Terrace Cafe for bathroom break and also pick up our lady guide; then driving up north, stopping at the PitHouse, ending the tour at the information & research center in early afternoon about 2pm, that includes an hour lunch at Far View Terrace Cafe, with a wonderful view. Two other cafes are the Spruce Tree Terrace Cafe, and the Knife Edge Cafe. The Cliff Palace is impressive. But the tour didn't take us there - only viewed it from afar. I actually bought a mug that changes with heat and a pretty conch bangle from the gift shop. The information center is cool; the museum is ok.

Absolutely loved the Silverton Train! The views were incredible, the ride was awesome, and the…read morecustomer service was top-notch. Everyone was super friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience even better. The service was fast, friendly, and professional, and the staff really went above and beyond. 10/10 would ride again--and probably take way too many pictures again. Definitely a must-do if you're in the area!

My partner and I stopped in here with his family while we were wandering downtown Durango today. It…read morewas a cute museum with a lot of relics and history to absorb. There was also a docent who was talking to people about the museum and the different things that were there. It was a cute little place and a great way to get out of the hot sun for a bit. It is also free to visit which was great! My only gripe is how warm it was inside. They don't have air conditioning so I wouldn't recommend visiting on a super hot day. They do seem to have heaters, though, so visiting in the winter would probably be fine. The museum itself is easy to miss. It's tucked behind the railyard and you have to go through the ticketing office for the railroad to find it. There are tracks you have to cross to get there so it is not entirely accessible for those with mobility issues. This is a great place to stop in and learn about the area. Definitely worth a visit if you have family in town.

I was on my way to Santa Fe from Farmington, but I wanted to make a quick stop at least one museums…read morein the area. What surprised me was that they were open early! Considering that I wouldn't have been able to stop if it was the common museum hours like 10 or 11 am open, I was very thankful. Moreover the information they provide within the exhibit in the building (the aerial photos are awesome!), and the great booklet they hand you for the self guided tour through the ruins are excellent. Make sure to have a hat and wear good footwear, as there are no shades and the path down to the ruins are steep. Also don't forget to thank the museum staff, and buy something from the shop to support them!

Such a cool place to visit! Give yourself at least 2 hours to explore the outdoor ruins and museum…read more Truly a gem of a place to learn about indigenous building methods and art. We will definitely be back!

Julie was amazing. The history of Telluride and the stories of strange goings on all around the…read morehistoric downtown was very intriguing and well told. We would recommend to anyone.

I signed up for Julie's Telluride Walking Tours several weeks before I arrived in Telluride, and I…read morewas so glad I had. Julie reached out via email asking what my interests were, and together we cultivated 2 distinct tours, one in the town of Telluride (Ghost + History) and another, which was an excursion. Julie did not disappoint, in fact, both experiences were way-beyond my expectations. Julie was delightfully engaging, very much prepared, and local-lore knowledgable, She was an absolute joy to be around and learn from. Before flying to Telluride, I read Tomboy Bride, which is Harriet Fish Backus' account of living in the mines as an assayer's wife beginning in 1904. Julie built on that historical accounting with a thoughtful discussion, and a tour of some of the less-talked about locations, notably the 'cribs' near the river and their function, along with a visit to the Sheridan Opera House (1913 Vaudeville) and other important locations. The standout experience, for me, was the excursion and hike to Mystic Falls, with historical stops along the way, including a great view of Trout Lake. I include a triumphant pic of Mystic Falls after a relatively easy hike down to the rocks. I cannot say enough about how fortunate I felt to have known and learned from Julie. Sign up for her tours, you will not regret it.

This was an awesome quick stop on our trip. The part that made our day was that the owner took us…read morearound on a personal tour and history lesson of each of the train cars and the surrounding equipment. Our 4-year-old daughter and the kid in me loved every minute of this tour. Totally recommend this stop.

Very sweet little stop-off! We stopped here on our way from Ouray to Montrose Airport to eat our…read morelunch with 2, 5, 8 yr old at the picnic table adjacent to the rail cars. Kids were able to get on and explore a few of them (the others are just in restoration stage at the moment, that's all). Adjacent museum has a few great dioramas, plus many books about the area and railroading. Plus it's FREE! Give a lil' donation though, it's how all the restorations are funded :-)